Poor Sleep and Hair Loss: What’s the Connection? If you are struggling with hair loss, your sleep habits may be more important than you realize. Research increasingly shows that poor sleep is linked to several types of hair loss. The connection appears to involve...
Can Severe Stress or Trauma Affect Menstrual Cycles or “Trigger” Perimenopause? Many women notice changes in their menstrual cycles after a major life stressor — grief, illness, a natural disaster, relationship breakdown, or a global event like the pandemic. It’s very...
Inflammation and Hypothyroidism: The Root Cause You Need to Know When you think about hypothyroidism, you probably picture symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or feeling cold all the time. But did you know that inflammation is both a cause and a consequence...
What Is HOMA-IR and What Does It Really Mean For Insulin Resistance? If you’ve heard the term insulin resistance, or have been told that your HOMA-IR is elevated, you might be wondering what that actually means and how doctors measure it. Insulin Resistance - What is...
Is Chronic Inflammation Detectable in Your Blood Work? Here's What to Look For Chronic low-grade inflammation is one of the most common root causes behind hormone imbalances, fatigue, weight gain, and even chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer...
Could Inflammation Be Affecting Your Mood? Have you ever wondered why your mood feels off—even when everything in your life seems fine? Or maybe you’ve been dealing with depression or anxiety and haven’t found lasting relief, despite trying multiple treatments. One...