Estriol is one of three estrogens that our bodies make.  It is the gentlest of the estrogens and has great uses for anti-aging and bioidentical hormone replacement.   The three estrogens we make are Estrone, Estradiol, and Estriol. Estrone and estradiol are much stronger than estriol.  Here is a quick synopsis of estrone, estradiol, and […]

What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS is merely a condition in which the ovaries present with many cysts.  The word poly means many. On ultrasound, the ovary may look like a sac containing a string of pearls or a row of marbles.  These so-called pearls or marbles are the cysts which […]

Progesterone is often used in hormone replacement therapy.  It is used for women of all ages, from teens to postmenopausal.  Bioidentical progesterone is safe and effective for symptoms of hormone imbalance such as PMS, Perimenopause, and Menopause. Often there is confusion over using a progesterone cream or capsule. Some say that cream is better.  Others […]

Estradiol and biest are used typically for hormone replacement.  They are both forms of estrogen and used for symptoms of low estrogen.  Commonly they are used for menopause. The average age of menopause is 51.5 years old, although symptoms could start as early as the 40’s.  The gradual decline of ovarian function can cause symptoms […]

We work with a lot of women who are in perimenopause, and one of the most common complaints we hear over and over is weight gain, particularly belly fat around the middle. Many women are fine in their 20’s and even their 30’s. Once they move into their 40’s, their bodies no longer cooperate, and […]

If you are a man or the unicorns that have never experienced Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stop rolling your eyes.  Yes, PMS can be a big deal. It can make women feel uncomfortable (to put it lightly). And it can make the people around the PMSing woman run for the hills.  Seriously, I know husbands that […]

A low functioning thyroid can cause many symptoms.  That is because the thyroid is involved in practically every aspect of your body.  In this post, I am going to talk about ways to help hair loss from thyroid and other hormonal imbalances. Hair loss from hypothyroid is from the root.  You will find full-length pieces […]

Adrenal fatigue can have a significant impact on sleep.  The main cause being that in adrenal fatigue the adrenal glands release cortisol in a dysfunctional manner.  The adrenal glands release cortisol in a 24-hour diurnal curve. In a perfect scenario: Cortisol is highest in the morning and will slowly decrease over the afternoon. At night […]

Yes, cortisol can affect your sleep.  It can cause: Insomnia Waking in the night Falling asleep before the sun sets Cannot get up in the morning Exhaustion during the day Not to mention, poor sleep over time can negatively affect your waistline, immune function, and mood. I am going to explain further why cortisol levels […]