The Future of Medicine
A “Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”. Between April and July 2024, I guided a group of 18 women through a journey of self-empowerment. I developed a course to provide the education, tools, and resources to improve energy, mood, and fatigue without using drugs. The process is based on functional medicine principles and practice. It […]
The Dangers of Medical Dogma
Medical dogma can be dangerous. Here’s a true story. A woman who I know well developed brain swelling, cognitive changes, and seizure activity from following her doctor’s orders. She had mildly elevated blood pressure and had been told to take ALL sodium out of her diet, which she did completely. This precipitated a state of […]
Estrogen Detoxification: Know the Flow
I wanted to do a piece to clarify the estrogen detoxification process. We all know that estrogen needs to be detoxified, but what does this really mean? When does it become “toxic” and what can we do about it? The best place to start is by defining a toxin. In short, a toxin is any […]
Intermittent Fasting; Simplified
I have seen several posts recently about the use of intermittent fasting as a dietary practice. I think it’s important to understand that calorie restriction is part of the bigger picture, and for many, particularly those with fatigue, it may not be the best choice. One of the only interventions that has been consistently proven […]
How to Get Well in 403 Words.
How to get well in 403 words. Here’s a quick primer that will get you on the path to health and healing. When I work with my patients, we address their health systematically. Nutrition First I always first consider the nutritional status. Simply put, we need the right nutrients, minerals, vitamins, etc. so that our […]
Adrenal Fatigue, Low Cortisol, and Blood Sugar
Low cortisol, adrenal fatigue, and blood sugar are all intimately related. I’ve been following some threads recently, and I’ve noticed some common themes. It seems like so many people have a component of anxiety with their fatigue symptoms. The classic “tired and wired”. Is this you? The reason may lie in the way that your […]
Estrogen Dominance
Estrogen dominance basically presents with two distinct body shapes, heavy and slender. Which are you? We know that the estrogen levels themselves don’t define estrogen dominance, but the relationship of estrogen to progesterone. It’s the ratio of the two hormones that defines the state, not the absolute values. Estrogen Dominance Categories Understand that these are […]
The Cause of all Disease: Simplified
Too often in natural health, we jump on the latest supplement trend diet, fad, or guru, and give it a whirl. But too often we fail to understand our physiology works from an ancestral perspective. To begin with, humans are remarkably well built for survival, and historically our greatest stressor has not been crappy bosses, […]
Toxins: A Practical Review
Toxins are substances that are harmful to the human body, and can be found in a variety of places, including food, water, air, and everyday products. They can enter the body through ingestion, inhalation, and absorption through the skin, and can lead to a range of health problems, from minor irritations to serious illnesses. Toxins […]
Do Adrenal Glands Fatigue? Are Your Kidneys Sluggish?
The adrenal glands. Do they fatigue? There are dozens of Facebook groups dedicated to adrenal fatigue. But is this an accurate way to describe the adrenal function and what happens to the body when they don’t function well? Are we missing the forest for the trees when it comes to the use of language to […]