In the early 1900s estrogen was discovered/isolated. Big Pharma found abundant estrogen in the urine of pregnant horses. Premarin (pregnant mare’s urine) was then approved
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Allergy symptoms are certainly annoying and can lead to the typical sneezing and watery eyes, but did you know they can also link to:
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I can’t say enough good things about melatonin. Both what our body naturally makes and melatonin in supplement form.
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This drives me crazy . . .
So much hesitation from the medical system about estrogen replacement yet oral birth control pills are handed out like candy.
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On a recent trip to Savannah, I was reminded how hard it is to eat healthy
while traveling
in the South
Glutathione is one of the most powerful detoxification agents in the body.It’s created from NAC/cysteine + glycine and glutamine, which are all amino acids found in proteins.
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If I was stuck on a desert island with access to only one supplement for the rest of my life, it would be . . .
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Estrogen is a dramatic hormone!!!
Too little estrogen causes problems. Too much estrogen causes problems.But the right amount creates true vitality, protects the brain, the bones, the breast, the skin, and the nervous system.
A brand new study on the cause of depression has just been released.
It flips everything mainstream medicine knows about depression on its head.
After specifically studying hormones for over a decade now, I have come to the conclusion that they are molecules of communication and connection.
This is true for all hormones, including:
The Environmental Working Group is an amazing source that we can rely on for unbiased, science-based research which help us to lead healthier lives.
They have found that more than 70% of non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains potentially harmful pesticides.
If you have seen me in private practice, you may have heard this analogy - but I am going to say it again, because IT...IS...SO...CRAZY...IMPORTANT.
Naturopathic treatment plans can sometimes feel overwhelming. Naturopathic doctors aren't known for one-hit-wonder medications.
Autoimmunity is thought to occur from a multitude of factors. Genetic predisposition + stress + inflammation + leaky gut + immune dysfunction = an immune “attack” on bodily glands/organs.
So then, why does one person develop autoimmunity of the joints (rheumatoid arthritis), while another develops autoimmunity of the thyroid gland (Hashimoto’s) and yet another, autoimmunity of the adrenal glands (Addison’s), or the pancreatic beta cells (Type 1 Diabetes)?
Estrogen Dominance and Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) affects women 7 times more frequently than men! What gives? The epidemic of estrogen dominance among women is at least partly to blame.