Why Do I Wake Up Feeling Unrefreshed?
“I don’t understand it,” Mia said when she came in for her appointment. “I go to bed at a reasonable hour, but when I wake up in the morning I often feel like I haven’t slept at all! I’m so tired all [...]
Mitochondrial Function for Adrenal Health to Fight Exhaustion
Updated: Sept. 14th, 2025 Adrenal fatigue doesn’t happen in isolation Mitochondrial function is vital to adrenal hormone production Inflammation, stress and leaky gut syndrome can all lead to mitochondrial dysfunction. Supporting mitochondria also supports adrenal health Simple lifestyle shifts can go a [...]
Does Coffee Help With Weight Loss?
Updated 11/27/2022 A long time ago, my friend Catherine tried the “black coffee” diet. If you’re not familiar with it, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like. She ate very little, and drank black coffee with every “meal.” She dropped a [...]
The Estrobolome: How Gut Microbes Influence Estrogen Levels
Updated 01/22/2023 When I asked some of my closest friends if they knew what the estrobolome was, their answers sounded like a game of Balderdash. A new amusement park ride? The puff of powder released when putting on latex gloves? A Polish [...]
The Connection Between Adrenal Fatigue and Autoimmunity
Updated 04/16/2023 Charlene had already seen a few different doctors before she came to see me. “My naturopath thinks I have adrenal fatigue,” she told me, “but my family doctor says it’s an autoimmune condition.” Understandably, she wanted more clarity. But actually, [...]
How Sugar Affects Hormones and Disrupts Weight Balance
Updated: October 19th, 2025 Sugar consumption may be impacting your hormonal balance. Medications simply mask symptoms; they don’t find the root cause of the problem. Overconsumption of sugar is hard to avoid, since sugar is hidden in so many foods. Sugar impacts [...]
Alcohol and Adrenal Fatigue: Is There A Connection?
Updated 11/07/2021 “You want me to what?” Linda said, looking at me like I’d lost my mind. I didn’t think my suggestion was all that radical, but I was used to her response. This lifestyle change is the one that is most [...]
Strategic Sleep Techniques for Effective Weight Loss
Updated: October 6th, 2024 Sleep and weight loss are more connected than you think Hormonal imbalances are disruptive to quality sleep Keeping your “master clock” on track to promote healthy circadian rhythms 10 easy tips for optimizing your sleep schedule Kelly was [...]
The Healthiest Way to Eat for Hashimoto’s
I recently had a new client consultation with Rachel, who came to me after her primary care physician diagnosed her with Hashimoto’s disease. He had suggested she immediately begin taking a prescription medication, but she wasn’t sure that’s the route she wanted [...]
Adrenal Support Through Hormonal Stage Changes in Midlife
Updated: March 1st, 2026 Adrenal dysfunction presents differently in different stages of life/ Different hormonal stages impact how your body processes and handles stress. Each phase of adrenal fatigue has distinct symptoms; where you are in the progression determines how you feel [...]
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