Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid eventually leading to low thyroid function. It is also the most overlooked thyroid condition because it is rarely tested for due to the perception that there is no treatment. Your thyroid is a small, but incredibly important gland located at the base of your neck.…
Transitioning into menopause can be challenging for many women. The most common complaints arise from the drop in estrogen such as hot flashes and night sweats, vaginal dryness, sleep disturbances, foggy thinking, incontinence and bone loss. While bioidentical hormones may help many women deal with the symptoms associated with menopause they are not for everyone. …
“Suddenly I can’t remember where I put my keys and I have sticky notes all over my house.” “I never used to cry at AT&T commercials, what is happening to me?” These are some pretty common complaints from women going through ‘the change’. Hormones and neurotransmitters including estrogen, progesterone, serotonin, cortisol and more play essential…
On a 24 hour period, we should be in tune with our natural circadian rhythm. The word circadian comes from the Latin word circa, meaning ‘around’ and diem which means ‘day’. Every animal, plant and other living organism tunes into this 24 hour period. The natural rhythm affects our body’s temperature, alertness, performance, blood…
“Suddenly I can’t remember where I put my keys and I have sticky notes all over my house.” “I never used to cry at AARP commercials, what is happening to me?” These are some pretty common complaints from women going through ‘the change’. Hormones and neurotransmitters including estrogen, progesterone, serotonin, cortisol and more play essential…
Have you been experiencing hair loss or thinning of your locks? You’re not alone, in fact, 40% of hair loss sufferers are women. Hair loss can be devastating, may affect self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. Some of the most common causes for temporary hair loss are pregnancy, breastfeeding, medications, over-styling, or change in styling products. Common…
So you’ve had a hysterectomy, now what? Many women think that they are done with pelvic exams and women’s health doctors once they have had a hysterectomy, especially a complete hysterectomy with removal of the ovaries as well as the uterus and cervix. Well.. not so. There are many other variables to take into consideration,…
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that may interfere with the body’s endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects in both humans and wildlife. Endocrine disruptors can wreak havoc on our hormonal systems by increasing production of certain hormones and decreasing production of others. They can imitate hormones, interfere with hormone signaling, compete…
The foods listed below are foods that you should remove from your diet bring hormones into balance and control cravings. 1. Sugar Refined carbs (white starches) raise cortisol, the main stress hormone. What does high cortisol mean? A slower metabolism, a messed-up sleep cycle, and a lagging sex drive. Try following a no-white-stuff-diet for a…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, (PCOS) is a complex metabolic disease affecting the pancreas, hypothalamic-pituitary-ovary axis, thyroid, and adrenals. PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and can cause fertility issues. PCOS is associated with the formation of benign cysts forming on the ovaries. The ovaries are vital in the production…
