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Coffee, Hormones, and the problem with Naturopathic Folklore.
“When coffee was first introduced to Italy in the 17th century, it was viewed with suspicion. It was seen as a foreign, Muslim drink.” “Coffee is bad” is an old piece of health advice. To my ear, it...
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Looking for hormone balance? The Pill is not the answer.
When asked to give women one single piece of hormonal advice, I say: Do NOT take the Pill. The Pill increases the risk for blood clots and breast cancer. That’s a good reason to avoid it, but there...
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The Pill, Thyroid and 4 other Types of Hormonal Hair Loss
Hair loss used to be something that women suffered occasionally after childbirth or illness. It is now so common that doctors see it everyday. The Pill is largely to blame. It damages the hair...
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The End of PMS. Vitamin B6 and other serious cures.
Thank you to my nutrition professor who first mentioned vitamin B6 for PMS. It is a miracle for irritability, weepiness, and fluid retention. I still remember B6 as the eureka moment in my natural...
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The Pill is Bad Medicine. 7 ways that Hormonal Contraception Harms Women
The Pill is chemical castration. We cannot continue to not see this. Clinicians know it. Women themselves know it because they feel better off the Pill. But researchers mysteriously decline to examine...
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The Surprising Truth about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Poor ovaries. They stand accused of crimes they did not commit. I want to go on record here and assure young women everywhere: Your Ovaries are not your Enemy. Please do not give up on them. With the...
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Ode to Ovulation
Ovulation feels good because it switches on your hormones. As your ovaries get ready to release an egg every month, they pump out estrogen. More estrogen means more serotonin, and that’s why you...
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Spironolactone: The ‘Safe Drug’ for Hormonal Hair Loss?
This post is dedicated to all of my readers and patients who struggle with Pill-induced Hair Loss and PCOS. If the comments section on my Hair Loss post is to be believed, there are a LOT of you out...
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8 ways that Magnesium Rescues Hormones
As my patients can tell you, I prescribe magnesium for almost every hormonal condition. I prescribe it for PCOS, thyroid, adrenal fatigue, hair loss, PMS and menopausal symptoms. I love magnesium...
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Treatment for 4 Types of PCOS. Treat the Cause.
I invite you to think differently about polycystic ovarian syndrome. PCOS is not one thing. It is not one disease. PCOS is a set of symptoms. The key primary symptom is failure to ovulate regularly....
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Irregular Periods? Think about Thyroid
I’ll share a little secret. If you came to me for help with irregular periods, I would think very carefully about your thyroid. It wouldn’t matter if you already had another diagnosis such as PCOS or...
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9 Things to Know About Female Hair Loss
This post is long overdue. It’s a follow-up to my 2013 Hair Loss post, which is one of the most popular posts on my blog. A big thank you to everyone who commented there and shared your hair loss...
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How Soy Affects Hormones
I’ve never been a huge fan of soy. I don’t like soybean oil because it contains mostly omega 6 fatty acids, which promote inflammation. I don’t like processed soy protein because it impairs nutrient...
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How To Come Off Hormonal Birth Control
You’re ready. You suspect that hormonal birth control is no longer right for your body (and you have a sinking feeling it never was). You’re ready to come off, but you have a few questions. What...
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4 Causes of Androgen Excess in Women
If you suffer hair loss, facial hair (hirsutism), or acne, then you know all about androgen excess. Androgen means “male-hormone”, and your doctor may have gone so far as to test you for testosterone...
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Have You Lost Your Period to a Low Carb Diet?
A few weeks ago, I tweeted my concern about a low carb diet for young women. Apparently, my tweet was offensive to some people (men). They explained to me that it’s purely ‘anecdotal’. There is no...
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Why I Prescribe Iodine for Breast Pain, Ovarian Cysts, and PMS
I consider iodine one of the most important supplements for women’s health (just behind magnesium, vitamin D, and zinc). I prescribe iodine for breast pain, ovarian cysts, ovulation pain, and PMS, and...
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How to Prevent and Treat Post-Pill Acne
Coming off birth control doesn’t have to be a nightmare for skin. True, it was a nightmare last time, which is why you returned to the Pill after a only few months. But this time will be different,...
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7 Superpowers of Progesterone
Progesterone is a startlingly beneficial hormone, and almost all of us could do with more than we have. Progesterone acts on your breasts and uterus, so it’s essential for healthy reproduction and...
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7 Ways Zinc Rescues Hormones
Looking for a simple solution to your period problems? Before you reach for a “women’s” supplement like Vitex or maca or natural progesterone, please consider the humble mineral zinc. Zinc is effective...
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