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The Connection Between Thyroid, Weight Gain, and Metabolic Health
An unexplained change in weight is one of the most common signs of a thyroid disorder. Weight gain may signal low levels of thyroid hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism. In…
Belly Fat: Why Fat Accumulates As You Age And How To Reduce It
Belly fat or gaining weight around the middle is often considered an inevitable part of the aging process, especially for women as they move into their forties and fifties. I…
Thyroid, Your Weight, and Metabolism
How’s your thyroid? Do you know your level of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)? It’s estimated that about 60 million Americans, both men and women, struggle with thyroid problems. Most don’t…
Metabolic Health: Why You Must Care and How to Measure It
Are you metabolically healthy? If not, you’re not alone. Only around 12% of Americans have achieved metabolic health.1 What does metabolic health mean and why do we all need to…
I Weigh: Women, Hormones, Diet Culture, and Body Positivity
When I read an intake form for a new patient and she requests help with weight loss, I pause and I take a deep breath. The territory is full of…
Ketogenic Diet: Who Benefits and Who Is at Risk?
The ketogenic diet (“keto”) is often touted as an easy way to lose weight fast, providing impressive weight-loss results for men and women alike. But is it true? How do…
Women, Food, and Hormones: Why Keto Doesn’t Work for All Women
Keto diets can be disheartening for women, especially when they witness their male co-workers or partners shedding pounds with relative ease. I first tried to lose weight with a ketogenic…
Covid-19: Comorbidities, Long-Haul Symptoms, and Immune Resilience
Vaccines are getting distributed at increasing rates. Researchers are testing 68 vaccines in human clinical trials, 20 are the final stage of testing, and two are approved for full use…
Brain/Body Prebiotic Porridge
This porridge is what I eat when I want something warm and comforting in the morning—or the occasional dinner! It is packed with fiber, which plays an important part in…
PCOS: Natural Solutions for a Common Hormone Imbalance
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? It is a complex endocrine disorder that affects 20 to 30 percent of women. In medicine, we use the term syndrome to describe a…