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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...
The common misconception is that the natural approach is less effective than prescription medicine. The truth is that while the natural approach may take longer at times, it can be just as effective and healthier in the long run. Anti-androgen herbs for acne are one...
Anxiety, bloating, constipation, back pain, crying for no reason, turning to food for comfort - yes, the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) are so relatable for many women. For a lot of us females, PMS comes and goes, lasting for no longer than a few days before...
Iron deficiency is a common nutritional deficiency among women of reproductive age. It is the most widespread nutritional deficiency in the world and the most frequent cause of anemia during pregnancy. With that in mind, can low iron cause miscarriage? That’s the...
“You are what you eat” is a maxim often thrown around in the health coaching world. While you won’t get rolled around by an Oompa-Loompa because you turned into a human-sized, juicy blueberry (sorry Violet), your overall health does reflect what you put into your...
Your quest to reduce bloating can feel like the search for the holy grail—complex, treacherous, and with many unknowns along the way. News alert, it doesn’t have to be. There are ways to banish belly bloat for good! Bloating is a common complaint among those with...
Whether you’re leading meetings at work, helping kids with homework, or just having a leisurely conversation over dinner, life is better when your brain is working at its best. Peak brain performance means… Focus comes easily. Your mind feels sharp. You feel...
Organic Acid Testing (OAT) is one way a functional medicine practitioner can evaluate your overall health. It’s a urine-based test that provides insight into the functioning of various bodily systems and helps identify possible nutrient deficiencies, gut dysbiosis,...
The search for knowledge about food and how it impacts your overall health has increased in the last few decades. Born out of that quest is the science of nutrigenomics. This emerging science seeks to answer the call for a more personalized approach to medicine. I...
Let’s be real, there has to be a reason when one friend can eat ice cream and pizza and not gain weight but you gain weight from eating a salad. When the restrictive diet that works for everyone else seems to fall flat for you, it’s not you that’s in the wrong. How do...
There are a million and one supplements on the market these days. Plus, all the information on the internet makes it hard to know what supplements you might actually need. Information is even harder to decipher when it comes to children. But as a parent, you want to...
Here’s the latest on the sunshine vitamin! Vitamin D (technically really a hormone) is made in our skin when we’re exposed to sunshine. We need it to absorb calcium for our bones and to keep our immune systems strong. Now a just-released study out of the University...
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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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