Over the last few decades, metformin or glucophage has become the magic pill de jour for PCOS and type 2 diabetes, so much so that prescriptions for metformin across pregnancy are commonplace. Is it safe? To read the majority of research from early 2000 thru 2010 or so, the answer would be an unequivocal yes. […]
My intention with this post is to help inform the general public about a possible cause of various chronic/degenerative illnesses: parasites. I should begin by saying, I am NOT a medical doctor. Although I have much experience working in the healthcare field as an employee of various naturopathic doctors, chiropractors and holistic practitioners and I […]
We are in the middle of an alarming trend. More and more women are being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine disorder that causes irregular periods, acne, hair loss, and hirsutism.The disorder is not new, but it is increasing at a dizzying rate. Two decades ago, PCOS was infrequent amongst my patients. Today, […]
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s endocrine (hormonal) system. They can affect everything from normal development, reproductive fertility to neurological health. Unfortunately, endocrine disruptors are everywhere in our society. And there are many different types.Some examples of endocrine disruptors include dioxin, PCBs, DDT, other pesticides and bisphenol A (BPA). Many of us […]
After a wonderful Valentine’s day filled with candy, chocolate, and carbs, I was riding the sugar wave and loving every minute. On Friday evening, after two cups of coffee, the combination of sugar and coffee was keeping me buzzed and happy. But by Saturday I woke up with a headache, feeling moody and miserable. I […]
I regularly get emails from women who have, through an Internet search, found a cluster of symptoms that sounds like them, and who have diagnosed themselves with my specialty, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The Internet has been both a blessing and a curse for healthcare in this regard. I have worked with many women who […]
If you’d asked me 15 years ago if I’d be running a foundation devoted to raising funds for hormone research, I’d have told you that you’re crazy. How did a dietitian with plans to open a counseling practice in eating disorders get from there to starting the inCYST Institute for Hormone Health?It started in graduate […]