The word "exercise" can generate an array of visceral feels–stemming from “LOVING it” all the way to dread, and issues with accessibility. Simply said, it can be a lot. Some of us find it our main way to destress, boost dopamine (our happy hormone), and just love to...
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Four Thyroid Labs Conventional Doctors Might Skip—And Why They’re Necessary to Help You Feel Better Faster
Women are the most intuitive patients that I work with. When they tell me they just feel ‘off’ or that they are exhausted, anxious, constipated, and unable to lose weight no matter how well they stick to their clean diets—they’re usually onto something. After a few...
What is Estrogen Dominance? Signs and Treatment Options
Feeling super sluggish, experiencing mood swings and brain fog, irritation and seriously frustrating and painful periods? Estrogen dominance could be a culprit. Estrogen dominance occurs when the level of estrogen is relatively high compared to the level of...
Could Your Hormones Be Impacting Weight Loss?
Since we’re currently in the first month of a new year (and a new decade!), it seemed logical to write a post about weight loss. Getting in shape or losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—but what if you’re “doing all the right things,” like...
The Physiology of Weight Loss: Beyond Just Nutrition & Exercise
I see a lot of women who are “doing all the right things” when it comes to weight loss. They’re making healthy food choices, exercising regularly, drinking lot of water, attempting to moderate their stress levels—but their goal of weight loss just isn’t happening. It...
Breaking the rules of weight loss
People love rules. They love being told that if they just follow this one equation it will result in this awesome outcome. But we can all agree that most of the weight loss rules out there are outdated or created based on some wonky scientific research. Chances are...