Integrative &
Functional Medicine
Menopause Menopause. The transition. The change of life. Whatever you want to call it, all women go through it but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it. Functional Medicine has many tools to make the transition smoother and more tolerable. Let's dive in! Perimenopause Basics Perimenopause starts to occur when the...
Functional Medicine Approach to Fertility Unexplained infertility is a frustrating diagnosis for many women and the Functional Medicine Approach to Fertility is really where it is at, in terms of preconception care. What does it really mean and what can cause it? Well, the list is long and it may be...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | PCOSPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a genetic, hormonal, metabolic and reproductive disorder all in one. PCOS affects 1 in 10 women and is one of the leading causes of infertility. Early identification and management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome can reduce the risk of diabetes and...
Premenstrual Syndrome | PMS This week we will cover everything related to Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS and what the Functional Medicine approach is to treatment. I'll give you a hint: it is not birth control. Last week we covered the basics of the menstrual cycle and luteal phase dysfunction so if...
Women’s Health and Hormones Over the next month, I plan to cover topics all related to women ‘s health and hormones including: the basics of hormones, PMS, PCOS, estrogen dominance, fertility, and perimenopause. I will dive into the pathophysiology of these different disorders as well as what we can do to...