The Complex Female (and why timing in hormone testing absolutely matters)
There seems to be some strange disconnect these days between science and common sense when it comes to hormone testing in women. ...
Why Complete Thyroid Testing Matters
Virtually every day I see patients who have been under the care of other physicians. They come in with recent blood-work that was done...
Giving up the Super Mom Cape
When you are raised in the Northeast by a military father developing a type A personality is just pretty much a given. Growing up, if...
Experiment: The Fast Metabolism Diet
So, earlier this year several patients started coming in to my office talking about how much they loved this new 28 day program, the Fast...
I'm Ready to Address my Methylation Issues... Ummm....Now What...???
So, you've tested your genes, decided you are a mutant, and are ready to minimize your "mutant-y-ness" as much as possible. You've read...
Booby and the Beast (or "the many ways breastfeeding affects the
When I first became a mom I expected to be a breastfeeding rockstar- you know, one of those women who just latch their baby on while...
MTHFR. Feel Free to Buy Some Vowels.
"I'm sorry, all your labs are normal. There's nothing wrong with you." I made a promise to myself long ago to never say these words. ...
When Healthy Food Becomes Unhealthy
Earlier this year my family was staying with our good friend for a few weeks while we were in the process of closing on our new home. ...
The Joy of the "-ISH" Lifestyle
I am one of those people who tends to jump in 100% with gusto and determination. Wading into cold water has never been my style and...
If You Have a "Spirited" Child, Read This!
When becoming a mother I had many dreams, expectations, and thoughts on what it would be like. Turns out, nothing could have prepared me...
