Thyroid Hormones
Your thyroid is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland that sits in the middle of your neck. The thyroid gland is stimulated by thyroid stimulating hormone (THS), made in the …
Tag: Hormones
Hair Loss: Underlying Causes of Hair Loss in Women
One of the more common complaints in my office is that of women suffering hair loss, also called alopecia. Women often report they notice more hair in the drain …
The In’s and Out’s of Hormone Replacement Therapy
What is bioidential hormone replacement therapy (BHRT)? Bioidentical hormone therapy refers to hormone replacement with hormonal substances that are, on a molecular level, identical to what our own bodies …
Metabolic Exercise-Roadblocks to Weight Loss
One of the most common patient concerns voiced in the office is “I want to lose weight.” Most patients have already tried a combination of various medications, crash diets, …
Struggling with Infertility: Try a Natural Approach
It is estimated that over 12% of reproductive age women struggle with infertility. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of trying, or after 6 …
The Link Between Impaired Sleep and Metabolic Syndrome
Impaired sleep is a chief contributor to metabolic conditions such as obesity and diabetes. This holds true regardless of the type of sleep difficulties a person is having. The …
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is an often under treated cause of winter depression. SAD can also be responsible for feelings of over stimulation or mania in the summer when …
Melatonin use in the Pediatric Realm
Melatonin is mainly used in as a regulatory agent, which helps to promote and regulate the sleep–wake cycle. In healthy, well-regulated individuals, melatonin is secreted in high levels at …
The Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome/Autism connection
A recent study indicates there may be a link between mothers with maternal polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the development of an autism spectrum disorder in her children. According …
Unable to Lose Weight? Estrogen could be to blame.
Estrogen is a very well known hormone important for bone density, menstrual cycle regularity and brain function. But when it comes to weight loss this essential hormone can often …