SHOULD YOU CHECK YOUR DHEA? DHEA or dehydroepiandrosterone is considered a precursor hormone that is tied to longevity and anti-aging benefits, lean body mass and optimal body composition. We often talk about high DHEA in the case of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) in terms of excessive androgen production in this sense the individual needs to mellow…
TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEED PESTO FOOD AS MEDICINE Pumpkin seeds are a great source of zinc and essential fats to promote healthy testosterone levels and balanced estrogen in the body. When adding an acid to a mineral rich food, such as lemon juice with vitamin C and other limonene antioxidants, it increases…
THE STRESS THYROID CONNECTION When working with clients, my job as the “detective of their body” is to determine where imbalance started and how we can get to the root cause. When dealing with stubborn metabolism, hormonal imbalance, and inflammation, often stress is the driving force of dysfunction. The thyroid has a significant connection to…
STRESS STABILIZING STEAMER FOOD AS MEDICINE: This beverage tonifies the immune system, nervous system, and adrenal glands, which in turn can balance hormones! Rich in vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and adaptogenic herbs, this beverage is indulgent and balancing for your body. Adaptogens such as maca and ashwaganda help to restore overall balance and functioning…
THE BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D! As more is understood about the many roles Vitamin D plays in so many processes in the body; both clinicians and patients are noticing the value of obtaining optimal rather than “average” levels of Vitamin D. Most laboratory tests and physicians recommend a blood level of 20-30 ng/ml to avoid…
CINNAMON KETO COFFEE FOOD AS MEDICINE: The addition of cinnamon to this simple keto coffee provides additional support for insulin signaling and fat burn with blood sugar balance. This spice is often paired with sweet recipes but its most notable feature is that it contains chromium which is a micronutrient that actually can reduce blood sugar…
5 HORMONES THAT MAKE YOU FAT Can you believe we’re a few weeks into 2016? Hopefully you’re doing well when it comes to your resolutions! If your resolutions were health-related, but you’re not losing the weight, it’s important to note that restricting calorie intake or limiting your diet may not be the only issue. Chances…
ESTROGEN DOMINANCE Estrogen can play a role in bone health, skin health, and fertility as well as healthy aging; however too much estrogen can drive belly fat, depression, as well as estrogen-related cancer risk. Diet and lifestyle can play a great role in estrogen dominance as well as treatment to support estrogen detoxification. In this…
STRESSED AND WIRED OR STRESSED AND TIRED? Cortisol has two primary functions: “Regulatory” – promoting the coordination of circadian events such as the sleep/wake cycle and food intake “Reactive” – providing the ability to react to, cope with, adapt to, and recover from stressful events and triggering episodes In a Regulatory mode, cortisol peaks in the…
