I know that some people can be dismissive about abnormal hair growth, but I never am. Whether it’s linked to a hormonal imbalance or it’s just an expression of your genetic makeup, I completely understand that it can be confusing and frustrating, [...]
Updated 04/09/2023 When I told Sandy that I thought an elimination diet was the best course of treatment for her symptoms, she cringed. “Elimination diet? Doesn’t that mean I can’t eat much of anything?” The answer, of course, is no. There are [...]
Updated 02/05/2023 “Remember that old question ‘can you pinch an inch?’ I am WAY beyond that in my belly!” That’s what Darlene said to me during her consultation for my weight loss program. “I never used to have belly fat. What happened?” [...]
Updated 10/17/2021 Lisa came to me in great despair. Her first words, “I can’t do this anymore,” only confirmed what I could see in her tired, flat eyes; she was totally exhausted and completely overwhelmed. The 38-year-old graphic designer, like many women [...]
Updated 03/26/2023 “I think I might need something… more than herbs,” Amanda told me early on. It made me smile, because I completely understood– but I also knew she was about to be pretty amazed by just how powerful herbal remedies can [...]
Updated 11/13/2022 My heart went out to Carrie as I listened to her story. Holding back tears, she told me that she felt anxious all the time, couldn’t focus, and had terrible symptoms with her monthly cycle. But worst of all, she [...]
Updated 06/19/2022 When I was younger, my menstrual cycle ruled my life. Some months were simply a little difficult, while others left me feeling as though my body had been invaded by an alien, leaving me bloated, nauseated, with terrible cramps, low [...]
A couple of years ago, I was having dinner with my friend Evie and she was telling me about some really uncomfortable symptoms she’d been experiencing. The most startling thing was that her hair was falling out in clumps! She was also [...]
Updated 8/20/2023 Lily’s face filled with confusion when I said “I’ve got just the diet for you to try.” She hadn’t come to see me about weight loss, but the word “diet” immediately made her assume I was telling her she needed [...]
Updated 06/25/2023 When I told Maria that I thought we needed to test her testosterone levels, her response was, “Testosterone? Isn’t that only an issue for men!” She’s not the first woman to look at me in confusion when I bring up [...]
