In my first article on oxalate for Hormones Matter, the focus was on what oxalate is and how it could be impacting you, especially with a large increase in intake. In this article, I would like to discuss a condition called secondary hyperoxaluria, where oxalate bioaccumulates relative to diet. Diet is an important contributor to […]
I am 24 year old male from the UK who has developed trimethylaminuria (TMAU). TMAU is a condition where the liver enzyme called Fm03 fails to oxidize the smelly chemical compound trimethylamine (TMA), resulting in a smell of rotting fish, fecal material, and rotting eggs combined that leaves the body via breath and bodily fluids. […]
Do Hormones Matter with Clinical Trials Research?I am repeatedly struck by the avoidable ignorance that surrounds this industry. Women’s hormones are considered a fringe science by many, despite the fact that hormones modulate all bodily functions and impact all aspects of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodymanic response, the key variables evaluated in clinical trials research. Repeatedly, we […]
Reproductive senescence, the period of time in a woman’s life marked by the slowing and eventual cessation of reproductive function, frequently coincides with an increased risk of a host of neurodegenerative disorders from memory impairment to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have long postulated that the loss of ovarian hormones were responsible; estradiol, in particular, […]
Electromagnetic hypersensitivity syndrome (EHS) has gained increasing attention over the last few years. The syndrome is marked by a variety of non-specific symptoms following both acute or chronic exposure to electromagnetic fields. EHS symptoms manifest broadly across multiple organs, but are especially troubling when affecting the central nervous system. Over the last year and after […]
I have been reading some of the fascinating posts by Angela Stanton PhD concerning her research in migraine headaches. I regard the substance of her discussions as somewhat like dots on a chart that need to be connected. I learned a great deal about the chemistry involved in migraine. One of her comments that involves […]
Learning About Depo the Hard WayIn 2010, I was 32 years old, and a preschool and elementary school teacher. I was looking for birth control to prevent pregnancy. I tried several different birth control pills previously, but reacted badly on every single one of them. The pills increased my blood pressure significantly and gave me […]
PCOS and Irregular Periods in TeensPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders for women. It is both a metabolic and endocrine disorder, which means it affects insulin production, metabolism, and reproductive hormones. Contrary to its name, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have polycystic ovaries. In fact PCOS has many different […]