Womens Health
I have seen some pretty miraculous results using inositol with women in my practice (it has benefits for men too!). This impressive nutrient can benefit hormones, fertility, thyroid, mood, and insulin regulation. Let’s talk about inositol’s many benefits...
Wellness
Maca is a wonderful adaptogenic root that may support hormone balance, fertility, and vitality. But not all maca is the same. Did you know there are 13 different phenotypes of maca ranging in color from purple to red, beige/off-white, yellow, and black? (source) These...
Wellness, Womens Health
Birth control pills scare the crap out of me. I recently researched the lower dose combination pill options and discovered that a single pill contains over 20 times the amount of estrogen your body normally produces. The pill’s job is to suppress progesterone,...
Wellness, Womens Health
Special Announcement: Thanks for reading! Before you leave a comment asking me if you can take vitex with whatever other drugs/herbs you are taking, or for specific advice about what supplements you can take for your circumstances, understand that I cannot give you...
Recipes, Womens Health
I adore chocolate mousse, but the traditional version contains eggs and dairy, two foods to which I react unfavorably. Dairy is a very common food sensitivity and responsible for bloating, gas, acne, and congestion. Adverse reactions to eggs are also pretty common due...
Wellness, Womens Health
It seems pretty straight forward, right? Most of us women put a great deal of energy into preventing pregnancy. Then when the time is right, we know the rules and expect a positive pregnancy test. But it may not always be that swift or simple. I work with many women...
Podcasts
 We interviewed female hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Dan Kalish for this podcast edition. We talked all about hormone balance and women’s health. Listen here. Your browser does not support the audio element. Or listen in itunes and...
Nutrition, Womens Health
Although pregnancy is an exciting time, the first trimester can be pretty rough in terms of what is appealing. Many (most) women experience extreme fatigue and nausea and are repulsed by foods they used to like. One of my pregnant clients can’t stand the thought...