Natural doesnt mean it comes from Mother Nature! The 6 influences on your hormones.

Bioidentical hormones

I had a patient who had mentioned to me that she had been told that bioidentical hormones are natural hormones from plants. WELL...not really true. Here is why. Plants DO NOT produce human hormones! Never did and never will.  Secondly, hormone issues in women and men (yes men have hormones) are … [Read more...]

Sweet sixteen reasons to eliminate sugar and save your Sweet Heart!

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Sweet sixteen reasons to eliminate sugar and save your Sweet Heart! 1. Sugar is Not Food – It is empty calories with little nutritional value and actually causes your body to steal vitamins from other vital organs in attempt to process the sugar, leaving you undernourished. It really is an … [Read more...]

Stamp out seasonal Depression in 5 easy steps!

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Feeling depressed during the winter months is NOT in your head! Mood is directly related to hormone balance. We all know that people seem to get more depressed during the winter months or certain times that may be cyclical. So during the winter is it directly related to the lack of sun? … [Read more...]

Doctor in Lake in the Hills, Explains BPA in 5 steps.

BPA Baby Bottle

We have all heard of BPA (bisphenol A) and phthalates. So what are they? 1) It is a petroleum based chemical used in plastics, resins, coatings in many types of products INCLUDING CHILDREN'S TOYS. It was originally synthesized in 1891, was used in the 1930's as a hormone agent for women but was … [Read more...]

Have you tried eating 40/30/30?

Healthy Eating

This may be a new way for you to purposefully eat Carbohydrates Proteins and Fats in a balanced way at each meal. When we eat balanced meals our weight normalizes, our energy levels increase and our hormones balance. Try it this summer, specially if you're feeling sluggish. All fats are healthy … [Read more...]