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Starting your fertility journey can be a deeply personal, and oftentimes challenging experience. Trust me, I fully understand! Many of my patients come to me after years of frustration trying to navigate the maze of conventional medical advice which oftentimes focuses...
Have you ever heard of seed cycling? In the wellness world, this practice is trending, and for good reason. Seed cycling is one way women can overcome hormone imbalances gently, naturally, and effectively. Seed cycling benefits are many, and this article will cover...
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...
Ladies, as we age, our bodies change. It may be hard to believe if you are in your 20s to 30s. If you are in your 40s to 50s, this fact is becoming more real each day. The truth is, as women, we are so unaware of our health. We go from taking care of everyone else,...
Whether it’s fluctuating energy levels, mood changes, or an altered sex drive, hormones are at play. For a quick overview, hormones are substances our bodies produce that transmit information and influence the action of various organs and systems. They are critical...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) sucks, and truthfully, it often indicates an underlying hormonal imbalance. In some cases, you can restore balance to your hormones with a few simple lifestyle changes. Other times, it will take more drastic measures, functional lab work,...
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...
If you like wearable tech and health, you’ll love the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). These smart devices provide real-time data on your blood glucose levels 24 hours a day. Traditionally used by those in the diabetes community, CGMs are becoming increasingly...
I can’t tell you how many times women ask me, “could it be my hormones?” Lots of times they’ve been told that everything checks out fine, that it’s just normal hormonal changes, or that the only option they have is to take the birth control pill. Well… Those things...
Absent periods, abnormally heavy periods, acne, hair loss or hair in unwanted places, infertility, and more are all indications of a pesky problem called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is a hormonal disorder based on a collection of symptoms that affects females...
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...
Intermittent fasting (IF) is all the rage in the wellness world currently, and not without cause. The practice can be helpful in a myriad of health benefits such as anti-aging, weight loss, and focus and concentration. Unfortunately, there is less information on how...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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Using a lifetime of experience and science-backed recommendations, I help women like you get to the root cause of your health issues and find optimal health by educating, inspiring, and empowering you to be your own best health advocate.
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If you’re ready to successfully overcome your fertility struggles, boost your overall wellness and health, and invite joy and happiness into your life - I can’t wait to get to know you!