By Katarina Meister, ND onDecember 21, 2022
Estrogen dominance is the most common hormone imbalance in perimenopausal women that I see in my practice. Different factors that can influence your hormones include stress, nutrition, sleep, activity level, body weight, pharmaceuticals, and exposure to… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onDecember 21, 2022
Think about how many different cosmetic or personal care products you use in one day… it probably is more than 10. Think about all the different chemicals in each of those that you are exposing yourself on the daily. Most of these chemicals are endocrine… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND onDecember 20, 2022
I am a big fan of seed (and oil) cycling for women to balance hormones using “food as medicine.” Here are some previous posts if you have not yet heard of seed cycling: Dr. Axtell explains seed cycling… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onDecember 20, 2022
Quick and easy meals shouldn’t come at the expense of your health. Most of us know that processed and fast foods are riddled of nutrients and can lead to poor health, one example is a magnesium deficiency. With that said, if that… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND onDecember 15, 2022
Serves 2 Forbidden rice is a black rice from Asia rich in both taste and nutritional value. It is so named because it was considered the Chinese Emperor’s rice, and anyone else was forbidden to eat it. It has a rich, nutty flavor. Forbidden rice… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND onDecember 14, 2022
This Brazil nut “parmesan” makes for a delicious crispy crust for fish, chicken, or tofu. The brazil nuts are an excellent source of selenium, which is “food for your thyroid.” The nutritional yeast has a savory, cheesy flavor and is a good source of energizing-B12. Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND onDecember 14, 2022
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussels sprouts, shift the metabolism of estrogen, reducing the cancer-promoting potency of estrogen. Cruciferous vegetables contain Indole-3-carbinol which turns into Diindolylmethane (DIM). DIM is an enzyme that helps to clear excess estrogen out of circulation properly… Read More