Working in integrative medicine, I often encounter women who are perplexed by a myriad of symptoms. From irregular cycles and PCOS to weight gain and...
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Perimenopause, the transitional phase leading up to menopause, is often synonymous with hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. While these are indeed common symptoms,...
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As a women’s health physician with over 25 years of experience, I’ve witnessed a fascinating transformation in the landscape of hormone therapy. We experienced a...
read moreHow Functional Medicine Can Help You Ditch the Drugs and Manage Pain
Chronic pain. For many, it’s a relentless companion that can steal your joy and frustrate you. You might be reaching for the nearest pain reliever,...
read moreTargeted Supplements and Low T: A Functional Medicine Approach to Optimizing Male Testosterone
As a functional medicine physician specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, I see a growing number of men in their 30s and 40s experiencing symptoms...
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Millions of women worldwide navigate the natural transition into perimenopause and menopause, often encountering a spectrum of physical and emotional changes. Among these, sleep disturbances...
read moreWhy Early Testosterone Checks Can Fuel Your Health for Decades
Throughout my medical career, I have heard a common theme from younger men: “Isn’t low-T something that affects older guys?” While it’s true that...
read moreA Root-Cause Approach to Optimizing Brain Health in Menopause
The fog descends slowly, stealing your sharp focus and leaving you feeling frustrated and forgetful. You’ve likely heard it called “brain fog,” a common complaint...
read moreUnderstanding HRT vs. TRT
As an integrative healthcare provider, I often hear patients express confusion about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). While both involve replacing...
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Ah, metabolism is the engine that burns calories and fuels our every move. When it’s humming along nicely, we feel energized, lighter, and with a...
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