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Recent Studies and Links
As a Functional Gut Health and Hormone Specialist, I'm always learning. There are new studies being released almost daily, and what we know is constantly changing. So a huge part of my job is keeping…
What Is Estrogen Dominance and Why Should a Woman Care?
Is Your Birth Control Method Making You Estrogen Dominant? Irritable? No Sex Drive? Sugar Cravings Driving You Crazy? Birth Control Side Effects May Be to Blame You’re cranky and feel like snapping…
Dude, Where’s My Period?
Where's my period? To some women, it sounds like a dream… And when it happens to you, at first you might think… “Hey, that's really not so bad.” But as a functional medicine practitioner, I can…
Recipe: Nourishing Water Kefir Jello
Want a recipe that’s nourishing for your gut, skin, hair, and nails… but also really delicious and fun to eat? (I’m talking so delicious and fun… my 2-year old daughter begs for it!) Let me introduce…
PCOS 101: Everything You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
I’ve been where you are right now… Maybe your doctor just told you, “You have PCOS.” Maybe you’re questioning it yourself… Googling for answers. Or maybe - and this might be the most frustrating…
Dealing with Postpartum Hair Loss
I’ll never forget the moment after my daughter was born… She was finally fed and content in her dad’s arms, so I snuck away for a shower… And as I massaged my shampoo, enjoying a moment of peace… I…
Healing HPV with Functional Medicine Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I explained the western vs. functional medicine approach to HPV. Read Part 1 here. Even though HPV is a very common infection, treating it requires a completely…
Addressing HPV with Functional Medicine Part 1
HPV is a scary diagnosis… you can’t see it, you probably can’t feel it… and suddenly you’re hearing the big “C” word: Cancer. It’s overwhelming and scary… and sadly, many western practitioners don’t…
The Real Cause of Premature Aging and Dull Skin
I’m not afraid to admit... I'm obsessed with good skin. After my work is done for the day and my daughter is asleep, going through my skin care ritual is how I wind down and relax. And I know I'm…
How To Know If You Have Hydrogen Sulfide SIBO – aka “Hidden SIBO”
Identifying and diagnosing SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth) is tricky. When it was first discovered, doctors thought SIBO was a rare disease…but now we know it’s actually incredibly…
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