Something new to try - yoga techniques for insomnia Getting a good night’s sleep is essential, but underrated in our fast-paced culture. Getting into the habit of a good sleep routine can be quite difficult, and when you can’t sleep when you [...]
Updated 7/28/19 The battle to maintain a healthy weight is a struggle all too many women are familiar with. They jump from diet to diet, desperate to find one that works. But so many of the programs out there focus on food [...]
Topics covered in this article: Dr. John Lee and the original theory of estrogen dominance Why “estrogen dominance” is misleading — and a new understanding Symptoms of estrogen dominance Effects of xenoestrogens Phytotherapy — a gentle approach to a complex issue What [...]
Are you terrified of starting menopause? Concerned for potential sleepless nights, uncontrollable mood swings, and more? Are you afraid you have to accept these symptoms as normal? Rest assured, you’re not the only woman who has these fears and questions when it [...]
Fatigue. Weight gain. Hot flashes. Low libido. Hair loss. We hear from dozens of women each day who are experiencing menopausal symptoms. These five symptoms, according to these women, are the most troubling and motivate them to find help. As one friend [...]
How often do you look in the mirror and notice something wrong instead of something right? From an early age, we are taught to see our own flaws and the flaws in our lives much more readily than the beauty. We internalize [...]
Updated 06/09/2019 Weight loss is the #1 topic among my patients. So many women come to me, frustrated and discouraged about weight they just can’t lose. At least a third of them tell me they’ve been on some kind of diet for [...]
Is your body burning to tell you something? In functional medicine, practitioners consider the health of your digestive system to be as crucial as the health of your brain. In fact, many chronic conditions start with poor digestion, sending out clues in [...]
Women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often tell me their lives are being run by their bowels. They’ve stopped going out to dinner, taking trips or doing much of anything. It feels like they have tried everything — from increasing fiber and [...]
Have you heard that if you have hypothyroidism you should avoid soy, broccoli, peanuts, strawberries, or other vegetables you love? If so, you aren’t alone. My patients with hypothyroidism often ask questions about stories they have heard in the news or read [...]
