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The epidemic no one is talking about: insulin resistance. Did you know 1 in 3 individuals in the United States is considered prediabetic? One of the precursors to diabetes and a sign of being prediabetic is insulin resistance. In fact, insulin resistance contributes...
The most wonderful time of the year is here! I’m sure we all remember the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning as a child, the smell of evergreen, and presents under the tree. As adults, it’s easy to forget the reason for the season and instead get caught up...
Plastics, pollution, pesticides, and personal care products. This list of seemingly unrelated items all have one thing in common. They are endocrine disruptors. That means they contain chemicals that can disrupt your endocrine system, a.k.a. your hormones! Unless you...
There are a lot of reasons women choose to stop taking hormonal birth control, but the transition can be difficult. If you’re like most females, you’ve been taking birth control since your early teens and haven’t had a period for months, maybe years! Unfortunately,...
Hormonal disruptions create havoc in our lives. It could be dangerously heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, weight that just won’t drop, or overwhelming emotions. All are symptoms of a hormonal imbalance. In this article, we will talk about natural methods to...
It’s safe to say that a woman knows what happens to her body once a month for the majority of her adult life. Women have about 450 menstrual cycles in their lifetime. It’s not something that we’re likely to forget about. While most of us know the basics of what goes...
Swollen ankles, stretch marks, indigestion, and constipation phew! Pregnancy can come with a lot of annoying symptoms. It’s also a time of intense joy and excitement. You feel those little arms and legs kicking away in your belly and can’t help but smile. As a mom,...
Every day millions of females are delivering high amounts of toxins and chemicals straight into their bloodstream. How is this happening? Through the use of chemically laden feminine hygiene products. Many of these products are full of industrial contaminants that...
Would you believe me if I told you that there is a connection between the food you eat and your hormones? The truth is, nutrition is extremely powerful. It has the ability to make or break your health. Specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and overall nutrition can...
When you take your kids to the playground and they hop on the seesaw your mind probably doesn’t immediately compare it to your hormones. The thing is, that’s exactly how your hormones function. When they’re perfectly balanced, your body functions properly. When...
You probably don’t think twice about the routine blood work you get done at your primary care doctor’s office, until something starts to go wrong with your health. Often, you will be told your lab work falls within the range of normal. As a Certified Holistic Health...
Castor oil packs have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It’s well known for its many healing properties and is actually used as an ingredient in various beauty products. For example, castor oil aids in skin conditions, blood circulation...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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