This post examines endometriosis through a functional medicine lens, with emphasis on nutrition, lifestyle, mind-body strategies, and integrative approaches to improve outcomes in women with this complex endocrine disorder.
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How Hormonal Fluctuations Impact Neurological Health in Women
Hormones & Neurology: Female Life Stages Through a Brain-Healthy Lens Understanding how fluctuating hormones affect neurological health is especially vital for women. Whether it’s seizures worsening around menstrual cycles, migraines becoming more frequent during perimenopause, or seizure management during pregnancy and lactation, hormonal dynamics profoundly influence the brain. The Dance of Estrogen and Progesterone: CatamenialContinue reading “How Hormonal Fluctuations Impact Neurological Health in Women”
Multiple Sclerosis: Types, Differences, and Nutrition Insights
MS classification — types and how they differ clinically Multiple sclerosis is a heterogenous disease clinically and pathologically; classification is important to set expectations, choose disease-modifying therapy (DMT), and tailor rehabilitation and lifestyle recommendations. • Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS) — a first neurologic episode suggestive of CNS demyelination (optic neuritis, brainstem/cerebellar or spinal cord syndrome) that hasContinue reading “Multiple Sclerosis: Types, Differences, and Nutrition Insights”
Navigating Infertility: Empowering Couples with Hormone Testing
Infertility is not just a medical diagnosis—it’s often an emotional journey marked by uncertainty, stress, and the need for clear, compassionate guidance. While advances in assisted reproductive technology (ART) and hormone testing have dramatically improved our understanding of fertility, navigating which tools and strategies to use can be overwhelming for couples. Hormone Testing and TrackingModernContinue reading “Navigating Infertility: Empowering Couples with Hormone Testing”
Navigating Perimenopause: Hormone Testing and Lifestyle Tips
Perimenopause and menopause mark a profound life transition, bringing hormonal shifts that affect everything from sleep to cardiovascular health. While these changes are natural, they can feel unsettling without practical tools for support. Hormone Testing in Peri/MenopauseSerum testing remains the gold standard for assessing ovarian reserve (e.g., AMH, FSH, estradiol), but urine-based methods are emergingContinue reading “Navigating Perimenopause: Hormone Testing and Lifestyle Tips”
Understanding Endocrine Disruptors: Health Risks and Solutions
What are endocrine disruptors? Endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances that can mimic, block, or interfere with natural hormones (like estrogen, testosterone, thyroid hormones, and cortisol). They may act at very low doses, and effects can depend on timing (pregnancy, puberty, menopause) and cumulative exposure (Lisco et al., 2022; Kirtana & Seetharaman, 2022). Common EDC familiesContinue reading “Understanding Endocrine Disruptors: Health Risks and Solutions”
Urine vs Blood Tests for Fertility Monitoring | Best Hormone Tests for Menopause Diagnosis
What each sample type measures (mechanism & biology) Urine hormone testing typically measures metabolites of sex steroids (for example, estrone-3-glucuronide [E3G] is a urinary estrogen metabolite; pregnanediol glucuronide [PdG] is a progesterone metabolite) or excreted intact peptides (urinary LH or hCG) after renal filtration/conjugation, so results reflect integrated secretion over hours rather than an instantaneous serum concentration. UrinaryContinue reading “Urine vs Blood Tests for Fertility Monitoring | Best Hormone Tests for Menopause Diagnosis”
Clean Up Your Routine: A Guide to Endocrine Disruptors (EDCs)
Endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs), found in personal care and cleaning products, can affect health. Read on for practical, evidence‑informed steps to lower everyday exposure. You will find links to free tools and given science based facts (in‑text reference citations). Tip: You can use the quick “Swap Guide” at the end. Clean Living for a Healthier You:Continue reading “Clean Up Your Routine: A Guide to Endocrine Disruptors (EDCs)”
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