Proactive Health: a Naturopathic Clinic

Proactive Health: a Naturopathic Clinic Proactive Health redefines the meaning of health, and provides a refreshing and whole person approach to wellness.

Proactive Health was designed to help people reach optimal health and performance by using the best of traditional and conventional medicine. We specialize in pain management and nutrition, and also help our clients manage the daily stress of life. Our approach involves looking at the whole person and offering a tailored approach to health.

If you’ve been feeling “off” and can’t quite explain why, you’re not alone. I get so many DMs about hormone symptoms, an...
11/12/2025

If you’ve been feeling “off” and can’t quite explain why, you’re not alone.

I get so many DMs about hormone symptoms, and I want to support you more directly ✨

If you’ve had a burning question that you’re looking to get an answer to—this is your chance! 👇

I provide a ton of information here, but I know sometimes you need someone to talk to.

This week, I’m giving away a free, private 15-minute consult to help you understand what your body is trying to say.

Comment CLARITY and I’ll send you a link to sign up.

Let’s decode your symptoms together.

Is DHEA really necessary? One of the most common questions I receive: can’t I just supplement with DHEA to improve my te...
08/10/2025

Is DHEA really necessary?

One of the most common questions I receive: can’t I just supplement with DHEA to improve my testosterone levels?

DHEA gets a lot of love—but it rarely delivers. Read on to find out what you’re really going after!

Most people take it hoping for more testosterone… but DHEA actually converts more often into estrogen, not androgens.

I wish it would convert testosterone. Textbook will show that it can convert to testosterone. But after seeing thousands of clients and lab results well over a decade—I have not seen it do this.

In fact, most women who start on DHEA even in small amounts 5 or 10 mg can experience negative side effects including increased facial hair, hair loss and acne.

Some will argue that 7-Keto DHEA is better as it does not have the androgenic effect. From my professional experience, I have not seen it do anything and sometimes cause negative side effects just like DHEA.

DHEA supplementation is a classic example of theory versus practice. In theory it should work, and in practice, not really.

In most people, DHEA converts preferentially to estrogen due to enzyme activity in fat tissue and adrenal pathways, making it more likely to raise estrogen than boost testosterone.

What you’re really after when it comes to DHEA? 👇

Beta-AET.

It’s a downstream metabolite of DHEA that gives you the benefits—resilience, metabolism, muscle, mood—without the estrogen overload.

Beta-AET = DHEA without the detours.

Targeted support for inflammation, immunity, and hormone balance (cortisol in particular) without the risk of throwing off your whole system.

Bottom line:
DHEA can push you in the wrong direction. It has benefits for ovarian health, in a cream form it is great for vaginal applications to reduce dryness associated with declining hormone levels. But the likelihood of it converting to testosterone is very low.

Have some of you tried it and experienced positive benefits? Share your experience with DHEA! 👇

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Proactive Health was designed to help people reach optimal health and performance by using the best of traditional and conventional medicine. We specialize in pain management and nutrition, and also help our clients manage the daily stress of life. Our approach involves looking at the whole person and offering a tailored approach to health.