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.”
Hormones
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.
Progesterone: The “Female” Hormone That Could Supercharge Your Testosterone
Progesterone: The Unseen Player in Men’s Health
This article looks at the role of progesterone in men’s health. For many men, the years after 45 bring a familiar and frustrating set of changes. As Dr. Lewis Clarke describes it, testosterone levels drop, sex drive goes away, energy levels plummet, body fat levels increase, and cognitive processing declines. People assume declining testosterone is the common culprit, but what if a major part of the solution lies in a hormone that most people associate exclusively with women?
Rethinking Your Thyroid: A Practitioner’s Guide to Holistic Healing for Hashimoto’s and Beyond
This article looks at thyroid health, and provides guidance for holistic healing to address Hashimoto’s and beyond. Hello, my informed friend. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve been down the rabbit hole of thyroid health—maybe you’ve stared at lab results that “look normal” while dragging yourself through the day, or you’ve questioned why that little pill isn’t fixing the fog, the fatigue, or the frustration.
Histamine Havoc: Navigating the Body’s Overzealous Messenger
This article discusses histamine intolerance. Ever feel as if your body’s throwing a tantrum for no apparent reason? One minute you’re enjoying a sandwich, the next you’re sneezing, bloated, or battling a headache that feels as if a jackhammer is pounding your skull. Allergy tests keep shrugging their metaphorical shoulders, leaving you wondering if you’re just imagining things.
