Conditions
Fatigue
Fatigue has become ubiquitous, but each individual's fatigue has it's own unique set of underlying causes. Unless we treat the root of the problem rather than chasing symptoms, returning to abundant energy will continue to be elusive. For many, fatigue manifests as a variety of symptoms.
Depression
Afflicting one in three people in the US, depression is one of the more prevalent and misunderstood conditions we face. Depression is an inflammatory condition and a manifestation of irregularities in the body that usually start far away from the brain.
Insomnia
HPA axis stands for hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal axis. Your adrenal glands secrete cortisol in response to signals from your brain (hypothalamus and pituitary). Ideally, we want to see your cortisol levels higher in the morning and lower at night. If your cortisol is too low in the morning, you'll find it a struggle to start the day. If ...
Adrenal/HPA Axis Dysfunction
The adrenals are walnut-sized glands that sit atop each kidney. They are part of the endocrine system, which is a collection of glands that produce hormones to keep the body delicately balanced. The adrenals produce hormones in response to stress, and when out of balance can disrupt immune function, digestive health and gut lining, thyroid funct...
Gastrointestinal Problems
More than a trillion, mostly good, microbes live within our gastrointestinal tract and are responsible for vital metabolic, immune, and nutritional functions. The human gut contains over 3 million different genes, while the human genome contains only 23,000 genes.
Female Hormone Imbalance
For many women, female hormone imbalance starts with adrenal/HPA axis dysfunction. Cortisol is the main adrenal hormone and is made from progesterone. When under stress, you produce higher cortisol, which decreases your progesterone level via the "cortisol steal." Additionally, DHEA, produced by the adrenal glands, is a precursor to sex hormones...
Menopause and Perimenopause
Ever wonder why you have hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, and weight gain, while some of your girlfriends have no symptoms at all? You don't need to drag yourself through menopause -- there is a way to truly shine during this marvelous time of change.