Persistent or “mystery” fatigue is one of the top conditions I treat in my functional medicine practice. It’s real, it’s extremely common, and sadly it’s very misunderstood in both conventional and alternative medical disciplines. Fatigue is also one of the most challenging conditions to unravel because there are so many contributing factors. Sure, this is […]
11 Hidden Causes of Thinning Hair in Women (and what to do about it)
If you’re a person who has experienced or is experiencing unexplained hair loss, you know how devastating it can feel. And the truth is that up to 40% of women experience hair thinning by the age of 40, but as a society, we don’t talk about it a lot. Although it’s normal to lose up […]
The Top 5 Hormone Balancing Superfoods
It’s a rare person these days who doesn’t experience symptoms of hormonal imbalance. From mood swings to fatigue, skin issues to insomnia, the plight of hormones run wild seems nearly inescapable…especially for women. But, how can you tell if you’re suffering from a true hormonal imbalance versus a normal monthly flux? For women, monthly hormonal […]
How to Support Your Thyroid with Food
In my post: “The Thyroid Tests Your Doctor Is Missing”, we went into detail on the silent epidemic of underdiagnosed hypothyroidism/underactive thyroid conditions, including: The little-known symptoms and why women are more at risk Why the gold-standard thyroid test is often hopelessly inaccurate Why “normal” test results don’t necessarily mean you have a “normal” or […]
The thyroid tests your doctor is missing…
Meet Katie. Katie is in her late thirties, has two children, and a demanding but rewarding career in advertising. Lately, Katie has been feeling fatigued and moody, her hair has been noticeably thinning, and she can’t seem to lose those pesky 20 pounds she put on after having her second child…three years ago. Based on […]
Emotional Detox Strategies Every Woman Should Know
Does life feel too hard too often? Do you experience regular feelings of exhaustion, low-grade anxiety, anger, lack of self-worth, stress, and guilt? “I can’t enjoy myself anymore, I just feel worried all the time.” “I can’t be everything to everybody.” “How am I supposed to work full-time and take care of the house, kids, […]
