Category Archives: Blog

  Hormonal birth control is one of the most widely used drugs in the world, often prescribed to young women within a few years of puberty. Yet few patients are ever informed about how long-term...

A few simple labs can tell you a lot about your body’s terrain and how it’s functioning—long before anything shows up on a scan. These tests help you track metabolic health, which is foundational, since...

A landmark study published in Scientific Reports in 2024 explored the relationship between Bluetooth headset use and thyroid health. Researchers investigated whether the radiation emitted from Bluetooth devices, which sit close to the neck, could...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to share a few tips for taking care of breasts. Like everything else in the body, breast health should be approached holistically–diet, light, stress reduction, sleep,...

The Carnivore diet has recently surged in popularity for its simplicity and results. Many people report feeling clearer, leaner, and less inflamed, and for good reason. Compared to the standard American diet, which is loaded...

Progesterone is often described as a “reproductive hormone,” but that definition barely scratches the surface of its biological importance. Yes it plays a significant role in fertility and pregnancy, but progesterone influences nearly every system...

Today marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every October, campaigns sweep across social media, storefronts, and charity events and billions of dollars are raised in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.  Today, breast...

As I get older, one of my highest priorities is preserving my brain health. I want to stay sharp, creative, and mentally agile while also avoiding neurodegenerative disease. The truth is, neurodegeneration doesn’t have to...

A Few Things  to Know About Vitamin D: Deficiency, Toxicity, Causes, Symptoms, and Supplementation Few substances are as misunderstood or as critical as vitamin D. Vitamin D is not technically a vitamin at all, but...

How Does Progesterone Support Cancer Treatment? Out of all the steroid hormones, progesterone is the most powerful anti-cancer hormone.  It has the ability to anesthetize cells, meaning it essentially ‘puts them to sleep’ by stopping...

What the research tells us about causes, risks, and prevention September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! While I don’t treat pediatric cancer, I want to share research and insights that might help parents and families...

Researchers at WashU Medicine have identified a new cellular process called cathartocytosis. When cells are injured, they can expel parts of their internal machinery, shedding damaged components. This reset allows them to revert to a...