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 ... Read More about The Dangers of Medical Dogma
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Estrogen and Heart Disease
Here’s an interesting paper I uncovered from the European Cardiology Society about estrogen and heart disease. I feel that it is really easy to read and pretty balanced. Of note, there’s epidemiological evidence that E may be cardioprotective, which may be true in ... Read More about Estrogen and Heart Disease
Is My Menstrual Cycle Normal?
Are your periods normal? For so many women, this is a subject of that causes a good deal of confusion. This post will help to clarify things. As a Gynecologist, I like to broadly consider three different stages that women go through over the course of their reproductive ... Read More about Is My Menstrual Cycle Normal?
Estrogen Detoxification for Hormonal Health
What is estrogen detoxification? So much of “adrenal fatigue” is associated with an estrogen/progesterone imbalance in women. I saw a comment on a post recently asking how to lower an elevated estrogen level, and I thought I’d offer my perspectives. Incidentally, estrogen is ... Read More about Estrogen Detoxification for Hormonal Health