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 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 select cases. But I feel that this is too generalized to relate […]
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 […]
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 […]
Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue in Females
Symptoms of adrenal fatigue in females are different from those in males. In many ways, the presentation between the two sexes overlaps. This blog will show you the ways in which a female may develop, and thus heal from, adrenal fatigue differently. But first, let’s discuss the similar jobs the adrenals hold in males and […]
Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women
I have been following posts about hormone replacement therapy in various Facebook groups, and have seen some unsettling comments. As a doctor, I have seen so many cases of women being put on what I believe to be the wrong hormones, at the wrong dosages, and for the wrong reasons. And Facebook just corroborates this. […]
Estrogen Dominance: Why, How and What to do About it.
One of the common themes that I have seen in social media is the association of estrogen dominance with adrenal fatigue. Now, I don’t like the term adrenal fatigue because it’s not medically accurate, but I’ll use it here for convenience. The important thing is to understand how this relates to the adrenal glands, because […]