What is Nutrigenomics? Nutrigenomics is an interdisciplinary field of study that investigates the relationship between nutrition, genes, and health. Derived from the words “nutrition” and…
Read MoreFibrocystic breast changes are the most common breast condition, with up to 60% of women experiencing these changes at some point. Typically, though it can…
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreOne of the possible etiologies of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is metabolic dysregulation and thus it may be more appropriately called “metabolic reproductive syndrome”. This…
Read MoreA common use of the DUTCH Test is to evaluate and monitor patients on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT most commonly consists of estrogen, progesterone,…
Read MoreWhen many women think about menopause, they think of suffering in silence for years with symptoms like hot flashes that culminate with the end of…
Read MoreNot all cortisol tests are created equal. For your patient complaining of anxiety and fatigue, a standard test kit that measures free cortisol levels throughout…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreTo better understand human behavior and health it’s necessary to acknowledge the importance of biological rhythms in health assessments. Chronobiology (the study of rhythmic influences…
Read MoreAccording to the CDC, one-third of adults are not getting enough sleep. Inadequate sleep and the resulting fatigue can make normal activities feel impossible or…
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