Can A Hormone Imbalance Make You Bloated?
Bloating is a common and often uncomfortable symptom, and it’s nearly synonymous with PMS. But, is bloating normal, or does it signify a deeper underlying problem such as a hormone imbalance? In clinical practice, I find that many of my patients use the word “bloating” to refer to different things. Sometimes, “bloating” refers to…
Maintaining Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Ozempic (and other GLP-1 Agonists)
How to Sustain Weight Loss and Metabolic Function After Discontinuing Semaglutide Medications In recent years, medications like semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) have gained popularity for their ability to aid weight loss by regulating appetite, promoting satiety, and helping with blood sugar control. While these medications can provide effective short-term results, the challenge…
Why Perimenopause Metabolic Changes Occur (and Natural Ways to Maintain Your Waistline)
Perimenopause is a transitional phase that many women experience in their late 30s to early 50s, leading up to menopause. During this time, hormonal fluctuations can trigger various symptoms, including weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. Understanding the reasons behind this weight gain and exploring natural ways to manage it can empower women to…
The Benefits of Inositol for Hormones and Metabolism
Inositol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, plays a critical role in various biological processes and has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly in relation to metabolism, anxiety, blood sugar control, hypothyroidism, and oxidative stress. Inositol exists in several forms, with myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol being the most studied. This essay explores the multifaceted…
The Postpartum Health Risk That Nobody Talks About (Postpartum Thyroiditis)
When my son was about 4 weeks old, I started noticing pain while swallowing. It wasn’t the usual type of sore throat, on the inside by my tonsils and tongue. Instead, it felt like a big sore lump at the front of my neck. It was tender to the touch (especially when his little…
The Root Cause of Hypothyroidism
I was talking with a colleague a few weeks ago about functional medicine, and what that looks like in practice. “So, how would you treat someone with hypothyroidism, for example?” He asked me. My answer was far from simple, and that’s because no two cases of hypothyroidism are exactly the same. In the world…
