Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (aka SIBO) is defined as an increase in bacteria in the small intestine above normal values. The increased presence of bacteria leads to fermentation, excessive gas, and symptoms such as flatulence, bloating, pain in the umbilical...
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Risk, Symptoms, and Prevention Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States and is rising rapidly worldwide. According to the CDC, 2021 data show that 38.4 million people (11.6% of the...
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...
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...
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...
