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Menopause: Stages, Early Signs, and Symptoms of Menopause
Before they begin, it is important to learn what the key symptoms of menopause are so that you can spot the signs early and navigate each stage of this natural life transition confidently.
Signs that You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones play a vital role in your physical health. While people tend to focus on hormones during puberty and pregnancy, the truth is that fluctuations in their levels occur throughout life.
Collagen Peptides: What They Are, Impacts, and Benefits
The body produces collagen, but as we age, collagen production decreases. From elasticity reduction in the skin to the lack of collagen in your joints, collagen peptide supplementation may be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Critical Steps to Take Before Starting Bioidentical Hormones for Perimenopause or Menopause
Often times I hear from women who come to my practice with symptoms of perimenopause or menopause that they “tried” hormones but either they didn’t see a benefit or they were made to feel worse.
Moms: Put your oxygen masks on first
In life it is a fine balance. Particularly, when you are a “CEO” whether it is of your home or of your office. Perhaps even more so when you are a mother. Motherhood takes an emotional and physical toll, and often, women put their own well-being last. That’s why women’s integrative medicine is so important-because…
What your doctor won’t tell you about preventing breast cancer: a functional medicine approach
As we wrap up October, I have finally had a chance to reflect on breast cancer awareness. While I wish I was able to say I haven’t known anyone with breast cancer, unfortunately it’s not the case. In addition to my patients, it’s sad that I have seemingly lost count on the number of people…
What the heck is functional medicine?
Welcome to my website and my very first post. I am so excited to get this launched. My transition into Functional Medicine has been “life altering”. I have been able to transform the health of many a patient, which wasn’t always the case using only my traditional allopathic training. Yesterday, at the end of an…
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