Understanding the link between the birth control pill and attraction is vital to explaining modern shifts in relationship dynamics. In 2009, economists identified a “Feminine Happiness Paradox.”
Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones
What Your Brain Knows About Hormones: Beyond the Hot Flash
For decades, the conversation around menopause has centered on hot flashes, leaving the complexities of the “menopausal brain” in the shadows. But for millions of women, cognitive challenges like brain fog and memory lapses are just as debilitating. This has led many to question the standard scripts and investigate the critical differences between Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones.
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Beyond Resolutions: A Practitioner’s Guide to Achieving Long-Term Health Goals
Introduction: The Annual Ritual of Failure (and How to Change It)
Every year, as the calendar turns, millions of us engage in a familiar ritual: we set New Year’s resolutions. It’s a hopeful act, but one that is often followed by a quiet retreat as old habits reassert themselves. As a physician focused on integrative health, I see the effects of this cycle of setting and abandoning goals year after year.
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Your Gastrocnemius: The Overlooked Powerhouse of Insulin Sensitivity
Do the calves play a role in insulin sensitivity? The gastrocnemius muscle, the prominent superficial muscle of the posterior calf, is often appreciated primarily for its mechanical contributions to locomotion. However, emerging research demonstrates that it also plays a meaningful role in systemic glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity.
Although the calves represent a relatively small fraction of total skeletal muscle mass, its frequent recruitment during daily activities and its unique fiber-type composition make it a noteworthy contributor to metabolic health. This article looks at the calf – insulin axis, and reviews the recent science tying the two together.
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Your Brain Isn’t Broken: Understanding Brain Fog as a Survival Signal
Introduction: Reframing Brain Fog
Brain fog… We’ve all experienced that frustration: our brains chug along on dialup, something hijacks our thoughts, or we push through a thick haze to think. This experience, often called “brain fog,” can feel like a personal failing or a sign of weakness.
