Advanced Bioidentical Hormone Therapy

11/15/2025

One of the world's most common viral infections could underlie virtually every case of lupus, according to a recent study providing the strongest evidence yet for a link.

11/04/2025

With three autistic children, a Michigan mother has been lured into spending thousands on unproven and sometimes risky treatments to ease their symptoms.

09/24/2025

09/10/2025

Women are typically given 6 weeks to recover from pregnancy, but new research has revealed that the brain changes that occur during pregnancy can actually take 2-6 years to recover from, affecting memory, hormones and the woman’s stress response.

Forgetfulness, mental fogginess and difficulty concentrating are common complaints, sometimes referred to as “mom brain”. The massive changes in hormones like estrogen and progesterone during and after pregnancy affect brain chemistry. Progesterone, in particular, can cause drowsiness and contribute to mental fog. Also, the chronic exhaustion that comes with caring for a newborn significantly impacts memory and focus. Additionally, a mother’s priorities shift completely to her new baby, and the mental load of new responsibilities, anxiety, and stress can interfere with concentration and memory.

After childbirth, hormone levels like progesterone and estrogen, which were extremely elevated during pregnancy, drop dramatically and the hormone levels continue to fluctuate for months or even years while the body adjusts. These hormonal shifts, along with other life changes, can contribute to mood swings, anxiety and depression.

Furthermore, the body’s stress response undergoes significant changes during and after pregnancy. Pregnancy alters the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates the body’s response to stress. Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol have been linked to changes in the amygdala, a brain region involved in social and emotional development. While these changes are part of a normal adaptation to motherhood, excessive stress can increase the risk of anxiety and depression for the mother and may even affect the child’s neurodevelopment.

It is VITAL to give yourself grace and understand that these changes are beyond your control. I will put a few tips for coping with these changes in the comments section. Take good care of yourselves sweet friends and always ask for help when you need it.

PMID: 21928875

06/05/2025

06/02/2025

Too much added sugar can be one of the greatest threats to cardiovascular disease. Basically, the higher the intake of added sugar, the higher the risk for heart disease,

People consume too much added sugar—extra amounts that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavor and extend shelf life—which can have a serious impact on heart healt...

05/26/2025

Today, We honor you!

03/31/2025

Four Reasons Why You Should Be Seasonal Eating!

1. It’s better for your health. Foods grown and consumed during their appropriate seasons are more nutritionally dense. Broccoli grown during its peak season (Fall) has a higher vitamin C content than those grown in spring. When foods are out of season, they can’t follow their natural growing and ripening rhythms; for specific fruits and vegetables to be available year-round, producers utilize ripened agents. These include chemicals, gases, and heat processes. Some produce is also coated with an edible film to protect it.

2. It tastes better. Mass-produced produce intended to meet global consumer demand tends to suffer from a lack of flavor. The goal of large commercial farms is to produce a volume of “product” to meet high demand. Unfortunately, quantity and appearance override taste.

3. It’s better for the environment. Sticking to local produce can be a great way to help discover what is in season near you. And according to Cambridge University, this combination of seasonal and local is better for the environment. Think about it: How far did the pear or eggplant you bought at your local grocery store travel before stocking it on the shelves? Did it come from your local farmer, did it drive across the country, or did it arrive by airplane? Most of us give little thought to the effects of this long-distance travel on not only the nutritional value of our food and the costs but also the environmental impact, such as fuel emissions.

4. It’s better on your wallet! When a fruit or veggie is in season, it’s abundant, and, not surprisingly, it’s available at a lower price. For example, summer is berry season, so strawberries and other berries are cheap during the summer. Meanwhile, if you’re craving grapefruit in July, you’ll probably pay twice as much as you would in December.