It is estimated that between 30 and 50 million Americans have hypothyroidism, and many don't even know it. Women are more affected than men. The classic symptoms are weight gain, fatigue, thinning hair, cold hand and feet, dry skin, constipation, and brain fog. Less...
One of the most important life lessons I've learned is that if you don't love yourself, it makes it a whole lot harder to truly love someone else. No one would argue that relationships with others--whether romantic or otherwise--can be difficult, but what about the...
Research shows that about 138 million women worldwide - 9 million in the United States - are affected by chronic yeast/fungal overgrowth as a result of candida. (source) Candida is a form of yeast/fungus that is present in everyone, in the mouth and intestinal tract....
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and over 200,000 women--1 in 8-- in the U.S. are diagnosed every year. We're seeing girls reaching puberty as early as age 8. Ask any woman, and she's bound to say she's experienced PMS, and maybe even endometriosis,...
Adrenal burnout. It means fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and maybe even weight gain, caused by low cortisol, poor mitochondrial function, and unbalanced hormones. If you told your doctor you suspected adrenal fatigue, you'd likely be sent to an endocrinologist who...
Women have been told that bloating, cramps and moodiness are "normal" side effects of their monthly menstrual cycles. It's shocking and sad to me how many women come to me describing the pain they endure each month before and during their periods. Some have cramping...
Your hair can offer clues about your health. Up to 60 percent of women may experience hair loss at some point or another. I've been one of them, so I know the pain. My hair turned brittle and thin due to hormone imbalance and anemia, and I was able to successfully...
Hormones. Does that word conjure up feelings of moodiness, concern about acne, sugar cravings, irritability, weight gain, the feeling of being at war with your body? If you feel sluggish and brain fogged, or your struggle with difficult PMS or weight loss, you could...
A reader asks: Can you share tips on acne and skin care? Lately my skin feels very dry, and I have too many breakouts. What food/diet and homemade remedies would you suggest?" Acne has many causes and can be related to hormones, digestive health, stress, the products...
Women have been told to expect hot flashes, disrupted sleep, fatigue, weight gain, depression, and decreased sex drive as they enter into menopause. But the transition doesn't have to be disruptive. Here are six natural remedies to minimize menopausal symptoms. What...
Although pregnancy is an exciting time, the first trimester can be pretty rough in terms of what is appealing. Many (most) women experience extreme fatigue and nausea and are repulsed by foods they used to like. One of my pregnant clients can't stand the thought of...
It's estimated that over 20 million Americans have a thyroid disease/disorder, and it's more common in women than men. If you've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (low thyroid function), did you know there is a greater than 90 percent chance that you actually have an...