Hormonal Chemistry
Quarantine Brain – Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome?
Covid 19 seems to have made us all perceive the world in a different way. It feels as if some good things and/or some not so good things have crept into our lives when we weren’t looking. No doubt, Covid 19 and subsequent quarantine has had a profound effect on us. When asking my patients…
Read MoreDHEA and Pregnenolone. Two Hormones of More Importance Than Many People Know
DHEA and Pregnenolone Two Hormones of More Importance Than Many People Know Pregnenolone is first in the cascade of what are known as neurosteroids. All neurosteroids are derived from cholesterol and they are called neurosteroids because they all have functions in the brain. Pregnenolone goes down 3 different pathways, one of which is its conversion…
Read MoreIt’s Not Your Fault!
Why can’t you stop eating sugar, craving salty chips, buying processed foods to save time? It’s not your fault! Your food failures don’t mean you lack willpower. These foods are designed to mess with your brain. Most Americans are undernourished, no matter how much they eat. Learn how to get crucial missing nutrients back into…
Read MoreHow is Hormone Imbalance Associated with Heart Disease?
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A 3 minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Insulin Resistance Cells don’t “open” normally and, in response, the pancreas creates too much insulin. When too…
Read MoreWhy Do I Suddenly Have Feelings of Hopelessness?
Patient Question, Why Do I Suddenly have Feelings of Hopelessness and Cravings? A Female Patient: “I tried to cut back on the DIM. I went to 600 and tried a couple days at 300mg. I started my period yesterday and had severe PMS for the past 10 days. When my period hit I didn’t get…
Read MoreHow Much Do You Know About Your Gut?
Gut microbiota is a fancy word for flora that lives in our gut. Flora means plants that live in a particular habitat. In this case, our gut is our habitat and the flora are microorganisms such as bacteria. Our gut microbiota is made up of tens of trillions of bacteria which is ten times more…
Read MoreDid You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
Read MoreWhere Did All the Iodine Go?
What has happened to our iodine in the last half century? In the 1960’s, iodine was added to our bread dough. This was a good thing, since one slice of bread gave you your recommended daily allowance. Unfortunately, twenty years later, the National Institute of Health came to believe we were getting too much iodine.…
Read MoreKathryn’s Story
Kathryn is a thirty-eight-year-old female who came to see me with complaints of fatigue, weight gamin, muscle aches, and joint pain. She was taking fifty-eight prescription pills a day, including anti-depressants, narcotic pain medication, and two different anti-inflammatory prescriptions. She was feeling horrible and not getting any relief. Her marital life was in disarray and…
Read MoreIntegrated Genetic Solutions Program
Your DNA is your key. Gene expression controls body chemistry. The up-regulation and down-regulation of your genes control the processing of hormones, proteins, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Inadequate nutrition, sleep, and medications, along with stress, can improperly regulate your genes. This can negatively affect your energy, cognitive ability, body composition, immune system, and overall health.…
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