Let’s get this out of the way up front: This isn’t an article bashing birth control, because the way you choose to maintain and control your fertility is up to you. However, it’s also important to be an educated advocate for your own health. When you’re having that conversation with your provider about what birth… Read More
Unlike some health trends, I’m really ecstatic that CBD is becoming more mainstream. And that something that is thought to be taboo (aka taking a derivative of the marijuana plant) is becoming known for its health benefits. If you’ve not heard of CBD, let’s start at the beginning: What’s the endocannabinoid system? There is a… Read More
During a recent intake exam, I was chatting with one of my patients (let’s call her Sarah). Sarah had seen almost every doctor imaginable, from conventional and integrative to acupuncturists and energy healers—the whole nine yards! But no one seemed to be able to figure out how she could have “perfect” thyroid labs and be… Read More
Starting a gluten-free diet has become nearly as trendy as plastering a unicorn on your Instagram feed. The sticky, elastic protein found in wheat and other grains like rye and barley, has gained a bad rep, as people without allergies or celiac disease report feeling better when they eat gluten-free. But how do you know… Read More
Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a product promising long, luscious, full hair without even looking at the price tag? Keep that hand up if you’ve probably spent hundreds of dollars on other products promising the same thing when the first one fails? From serums, to masks, and prescriptions to herbs – you’re dying… Read More