Menopause
If you are a woman, you know that at some point in your life you will experience menopause. It’s a time of normal hormonal changes that occurs in our bodies, yet most American women experience menopause as a challenging, symptomatic roller coaster and often resort to hormones and medications to ease symptoms. However, it doesn’t have to […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS is a genetically linked hormonal imbalance that affects 7% of women of reproductive age. It is the most common hormonal disorder among all women. During PCOS the body is ineffective in processing insulin and regulating glucose (sugar) in the blood. Therefore, many of the symptoms of PCOS take on the same characteristics as Diabetes. […]
Postpartum thyroiditis.. aka “the baby blahs”
Fatigue, anxiousness, weight gain… just some of the perks of becoming a new mom, right? Much has been said about postpartum blues, but have you ever thought you just had a case of the baby blahs? From the beginning of your pregnancy right through to when you wean off breastfeeding, you are on one crazy […]