What's New? Stomach rumblings are caused by wave-like muscular contractions (peristalsis) at the walls of the stomach and small intestine. These are normal digestion movements, however the process is louder and more noticeable when the stomach is empty as the sound is not muffled. Hello and Happy Holidays Ho Ho Ho Belch 'Tis the [...]
If you're ready to feel your absolute best, and be proactive at preventing future illness, the very best way to accomplish this is to establish a regular testing regimen, and the lab test I find most valuable for nearly every patient in our practice is intracellular micronutrient testing through SpectraCell Laboratories. Here are just [...]
The easy, relaxed lifestyle experienced by our ancestors no longer exists, and we're not even aware of how much stress we're under. The problem? "Our lifestyles have changed, but our bodies haven't." The adrenal glands sit over the kidneys, where they play a significant role in the body, secreting more than 50 hormones necessary [...]
Premenstrual Syndrome is emotional and physical symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. Symptoms occur one or two weeks before a woman's period and usually vary between women. Can affects women who are in their teens through perimenopause. The causes of PMS are usually a change in hormones during the menstrual cycle. Chemical changes in the [...]
Are you suffering from estrogen (E2) dominance or progesterone (Pg) deficiency? Do you know your ratio of E2/Pg? I have always said that progesterone is a woman's best friend. So first let's discuss the function of progesterone and why women present with many symptoms in the absence of progesterone. First, it is important to [...]
Are You Suffering from Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance? The symptoms are usually brought on by a defect in progesterone production which occurs in the second half of the cycle. The symptoms may start after ovulation and in a 28-day cycle last for about 14 days. Or the symptoms may start 3-7 days prior to menses. [...]
New Research Shows Natural Progesterone Can Help Treat Breast Cancer In the Journal of Nature July 16, 2015, a large team of scientists working on multiple continents published a research study that came to startling conclusions about breast cancer and natural progesterone. The team determined that unlike synthetic progestins, which increase breast cancer risks, [...]
This post is a follow up to our May post on obesity. Why am I so concerned about obesity as it relates to hormone replacement? Because the science shows us that there is increased risk for patients who are insulin resistant, maintain high blood insulin/glucose values and have increased visceral adipose tissue (VAT). VAT, aka [...]
When talking about a woman’s hormones, the term “estrogen” is frequently used. Estrogens are steroid hormones present in both men and women, but at significantly higher levels in women of reproductive age. But, do you know that there are three types of estrogens found in the human body? Estriol (E3), Estradiol (E2) and Estrone (E1) [...]
I started consulting patients almost 16 years ago with a focus primarily on women (my practice now includes men and even teenagers) and the use of bio-identical hormones. Prior to this time I was a "mainstream pharmacist" who owned a community pharmacy. I got great satisfaction helping people treat their illnesses and symptoms with the [...]
