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If you’ve been told your labs are “normal” but you’re still dealing with stubborn weight gain, fatigue, cravings, irregular cycles, acne, infertility, low energy, or feeling like your hormones are all over the place—you’re not alone. One of the most overlooked drivers of hormone imbalance is metabolic dysfunction, and one of the biggest contributors to metabolic dysfunction is chronic stress and elevated cortisol. These systems are deeply connected. Your body doesn’t separate

If you’ve ever wondered “why am I always bloated?” , you’re not alone. Chronic bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints, especially among women. That uncomfortable feeling of fullness, tightness, or swelling in the abdomen can make everyday life frustrating and often leaves people searching for answers. While occasional bloating can happen after a large meal or certain foods, persistent or chronic bloating is often a sign that something deeper is happening in t

Many people know the gut is central to digestion, but what’s less understood is how deeply it impacts hormones. Research and clinical experience now show that leaky gut syndrome — also called increased intestinal permeability — can fuel hormonal imbalances, infertility, thyroid dysfunction, and conditions like PCOS. As a naturopathic doctor specializing in hormone health and fertility, I see this gut–hormone connection every day. The good news? Once you understand the link

When Hormones Shift: Mood, Neurotransmitters, and the Truth Beneath the Surface Many of you know that my practice is primarily comprised of clients who were assigned female at birth—people who currently cycle or who have cycled in the past. A common concern people bring into my office is mood changes at certain points in their cycle or during specific phases of life. We talk a lot about feeling “hormonal.” And honestly, I suspect a man coined that term a long, long time ago—a

If you’re a woman who uses the internet and social media, you’ve likely been hearing A LOT about perimenopause. If you’ve gone to your PCP or OBGYN with hormonal concerns, you may have been told that you are in perimenopause. And if you’re more confused than ever about what it all means and what to do about it, you’re not alone. Likewise, if you feel totally unsupported or like your only option for treatment is birth control, you’re also not alone. Perimenopause means ‘the t

When we think of hormones and fertility, we often focus on things like ovulation, thyroid function, insulin resistance or progesterone/estrogen balance. What’s less commonly discussed is the role of histamine and the phenomenon of histamine intolerance (HIT) in disrupting hormonal health. Histamine is a key mediator in our immune system, gut health, vascular function and neurotransmitter balance. When histamine accumulates due to impaired breakdown or excessive release, the c

If you’ve ever noticed that your headaches, bloating, anxiety, depression, insomnia or skin flare-ups seem to worsen at certain times of your cycle, you’re not imagining it. Histamine — a chemical messenger involved in immune response, digestion, and the nervous system — fluctuates in step with your hormones. If you want to learn more about how histamine intolerance and hormonal health are connected, check out my blog post here . For many women, histamine intolerance can qui

In recent years, “leaky gut” has become a buzzword in the world of health and wellness, but it’s a concept that many still find confusing or even dubious. As a naturopathic doctor, I encounter folks who are either unaware of the condition, very curious about it, or skeptical about its existence. When it comes to health and wellness, I think of the internet and social media as a bit of a blessing and a curse. We can find information that clarifies our health concerns and helps