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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]