Thyroid hormone is one of the most misunderstood hormones. It’s so misunderstood that as many as 60% of people who have a thyroid issue don’t even know it. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck. It releases thyroid hormone, which...
What’s the big deal with thyroid dysfunction and infertility? Why should you care about that little butterfly shaped gland in your neck? If you’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant, keep reading for some of the most important information about thyroid...
In the latest episode of the "Gutsy Fertility" podcast, host Mandy sits down with the remarkable Divya Gupta, a board-certified holistic nutritionist and wellness coach whose life and career have been shaped by her personal health struggles, including...
Did you know that women are more likely to deal with thyroid conditions than men? Optimizing thyroid function should be at the top of your list if you are trying to get pregnant. The truth is that the tiny, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your throat controls a...
High-functioning anxiety is not a medical diagnosis, but it is an increasingly common issue that’s being talked about by Forbes, US News & World Report, the Cleveland Clinic, and even the meditation app Headspace. So, what is high-functioning anxiety? On the...
Fatigue is often the most common symptom of hypothyroidism. It also happens to be the most common symptom of iron deficiency. In this article, you’ll learn how hypothyroidism and iron deficiency are connected. This may come as a surprise to you, but there is a deeper...
Infertility hurts. It’s a pain like no other. It doesn’t discriminate between the excited 23 year old who just got married and wants to start a family and the 35 year old who is exhausted, she’s been trying for the last three years. Add that on top of expensive...
Ever heard the phrase you are what you eat? Usually said when deciding between a crisp, green salad or a juicy hamburger at dinner, there’s actually more truth to the statement than you might think. You don’t actually become what you eat as it is more complicated than...
Are you exhausted at all hours of the day, no matter how much sleep you get? Maybe your hair falls out and your skin is constantly dry and flakey. Or, you’ve recently experienced weight gain and have a lot of difficulty losing that weight. These seemingly unrelated...
This high protein beef bowl is the kind of meal that keeps you full, focused, and energized for hours. It brings together lean ground beef, roasted sweet potato, creamy avocado, and cottage cheese in one satisfying bowl. Every component works together to support...
Hormonal weight gain is not a calorie math problem. It is a hormonal terrain problem. And the "solutions" you've been told to try are often making it worse. You are eating carefully. You are exercising consistently. You have cut the sugar, increased the protein,...
Why Am I Always Tired? The Real Reason High-Achieving Women Can’t Get Their Energy Back You’ve done everything right. You’re still exhausted. Here’s what nobody has told you about what is actually draining you. You’re sleeping. You’re eating (mostly) well. You have...
A client sits across from me and says it quietly: “I think I’m in perimenopause. Or maybe I’m just completely burnt out. I honestly can’t tell.” She is 41.She used to “handle everything.”Now she feels anxious, exhausted, foggy, and strangely overwhelmed by things that...
Many women that I work with in my practice want to lose weight, and they often struggle with that goal. When we look deeper, there tend to be hormonal imbalances that contribute to weight gain or make it hard to lose weight. Maybe you’ve heard that going vegan can...
Did you know that Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of female infertility? That’s right! What’s more, PCOS symptoms vary for each individual, making it a unique condition to treat. However, in all cases, PCOS can interfere with a...