Menopause & Stress
by Hilary Miller, ND
Menopause marks a new stage in life when ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone in a monthly cycle, resulting in a dramatic decline in both…
Menopause marks a new stage in life when ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone in a monthly cycle, resulting in a dramatic decline in both…
Obesity in America has reached pandemic levels, and with the increased prevalence, there has been an increasing focus on the underlying drivers of obesity. The…
When we think of a Type A person, we generally think about high achievers, go-getters, motivated movers, and possibly more. In a society that is…
It’s estimated that 20-30% of women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have excess DHEA-S, indicating some degree of adrenal involvement in their condition. Considering…
Not all cortisol tests are created equal. For your patient complaining of anxiety and fatigue, a standard test kit that measures free cortisol levels throughout…
The cortisol awakening response (CAR) blazed an important trail for adrenal research starting in the late 90s as a unique index of chronic stress’s impact…
It is estimated that up to 70% of women will have at least one uterine fibroid in their lifetime. Luckily, not every woman will be…
Stress is natural and normal part of life—but when it becomes chronic, it can have a major impact on your overall well-being, including your sexual…
Dr. Thomas Guilliams earned his doctorate from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee) where he studied molecular immunology in the Microbiology Dept. Since 1996, he…
Traditional Doc’s are finally starting to get it! Workplace burnout (Z73.0) was added to ICD-101,and was defined as an occupational phenomenon, but not a medical…
The DUTCH Test™ is well-recognized for its reporting that is not available from other laboratories. The cortisol metabolites in the adrenal section are among the…
Written by Carrie Jones, ND and Mark Newman, MS The health of the entire hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is critically important for maintaining proper health primarily…