Understanding the HPA Axis
Updated 07/09/2023 “How much do you know about the HPA Axis?” I asked Tina when she told me how stressful her life was, and how lousy she’d been feeling. Her confused look said it all – she had no idea what I [...]
Healthy Fats for Weight Loss
Updated: Dec. 1, 2024 Fat is NOT the enemy - despite what the media has said. Good health and cognitive function rely on healthy fats Healthy fats help you feel full and satisfied - so you won’t overeat Discover the natural fats [...]
Hormonal Balance and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Updated 02/12/2023 When Caitlin came to see me, she was frustrated. Almost every day she dealt with bloating, pain and cramping in her abdominal region, and gas. She never knew if she would wake up with diarrhea or be completely unable to [...]
How to Protect Yourself Against Severe Symptoms by Supporting Gut Health
The other day, I had someone in my office who was sharing how terrified she was about the prospect of catching the virus and getting sick. I understand her fear. She’s an older woman, who is overweight and has a history of [...]
Your Metabolism and Gut Microbiome May Be Misfiring
Updated: June 29th, 2025 Slow metabolism does not make losing weight impossible. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is only half the story; how much energy you use beyond basic function matters for weight loss. A healthy gut microbiome leads to healthy metabolic function. [...]
The Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Women’s Hormones
Updated: April 6th, 2025 Intermittent fasting is a well documented, effective method for reducing inflammation and losing weight, along with other health benefits. There are many ways to fast; the key is finding the right time frame for your unique needs. In [...]
The Truth About Obesity, Immunity and COVID-19
Have you heard the new statistics that make the connection between severity of COVID-19 symptoms and obesity? I was just talking a few weeks ago about how weight impacts the immune system and risk of infection. This current research makes it clear [...]
How Adrenals and Your Immune System Work Together
Updated: January 11th, 2026 Chronic stress leaves women vulnerable to adrenal dysfunction. High stress leads to constant cortisol production, which impacts production of other essential hormones. Imbalanced cortisol levels confuse the immune system, leading to too much (or too little) inflammation. Try [...]
Stress and Depression: Understanding How Adrenal Function Impacts Mood
Updated 09/10/2023 “I need help! My mother’s mental health is spiraling downward, and I don’t know how to support her.” That’s what my friend, Jill, said when she called the other day. She’d first noticed her aging mother’s emotional decline during the [...]
How Being Overweight Impacts Your Immune System
COVID-19 continues to dominate the news and everyone’s thoughts – and it’s going to get more difficult before things get better. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the US at alarming rates, and the climbing number of death reports is [...]
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