Many women desire to lose weight for a variety of reasons. We want to be healthy, look great, and feel our best. Unfortunately, excess estrogen, among other hormonal imbalances, may prohibit you from shedding those pounds at the gym. This article teaches you how to lose weight with estrogen dominance and, perhaps more importantly, how […]

This article is all about optimizing thyroid function! You’ll learn about thyroid disorders, the effect of nutrition on thyroid function, and even the best herbs for thyroid health.  Considering that women are more likely to deal with thyroid conditions than men, optimizing thyroid function should be at the top of your list. After all, that […]

The pill does not actually help to regulate female hormones but rather uses synthetic hormones to suppress endogenous hormone production. The varying dose of synthetic hormones throughout the month essentially mimics the natural hormone fluctuation that ultimately results in a period. This mimicking of a period is now more appropriately known as a withdrawal bleed. […]

When I was first diagnosed with PCOS eight years ago, it was an incredibly challenging diagnosis to navigate. My endocrinologist at the time offered metformin, and my gynecologist recommended birth control pills and spironolactone for the high androgen symptoms (hair growth in unwanted places and mood swings to name a few). While these medications offered […]

An extensive number of studies now confirm that acne is a manifestation of several underlying root causes such as hormonal imbalances, gut inflammation, food sensitivities, and nutritional deficiencies. In this post, I explain these underlying root causes in-depth as I believe having this information is empowering and allows you to take actionable steps towards addressing […]

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the signs and symptoms of estrogen dominance as well as the most common causes of this phenomenon. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, I know this information can be overwhelming, but I assure you that small incremental steps can lead to massive health transformations over […]

Perhaps you have noticed more bloating or breast tenderness over the years? How about worsening PMS? It could be due to something called estrogen dominance. The term “estrogen dominance” is becoming increasingly popular. In fact, I see this in my practice all the time. It quite literally means there is too much estrogen, or normal […]

Are you struggling with confusing and uncomfortable symptoms? It’s possible that a specific food or food category is at the root of your symptoms. In this article, I will explain these food reactions in more detail and also discuss the underlying hormone connection. Before I dive into this topic, let’s define the various food reactions. […]

With this post, my goal is to offer you a new perspective on immune health. One that comes from an understanding of the relationship between your hormones and immune system, and perhaps more importantly, the relationship between your gut and immune system. Before I dive into the science, I want to explain a few immune […]