by compassion | Jul 29, 2024 | Hormone Health
Understanding Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck and is part of the endocrine system. It produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism, and plays a critical role in controlling...
by compassion | Jul 11, 2024 | Perimenopause & Menopause
Menopause and BHRT: Symptoms, Risks, and a Holistic Path to Balance Approximately 6,000 women enter menopause each day in the United States. A woman is considered menopausal when her menstrual cycle has ceased for one year and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and...
by compassion | May 17, 2024 | Integrative Health & Wellness
Why Integrative Medicine Matters: A Clinician’s Perspective This is a great question—and one I have been meaning to address for some time. I hesitated to write this because I wasn’t sure I could fully convey the importance of having a clinician who thinks...
by compassion | Apr 1, 2022 | Primary Care
Understanding Dizziness and Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Care Dizziness is a very common but non-specific complaint with many possible causes. It can feel like lightheadedness, a sense that you might pass out, or trouble maintaining balance while...
by compassion | Apr 1, 2022 | Primary Care
Understanding Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs): Causes, Symptoms, and When to See a Doctor Upper respiratory infections (URIs)—commonly known as the common cold—are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. They are caused by a variety of viruses and are...
