By Katarina Meister, ND onOctober 10, 2023
Although hormonal contraception was designed to prevent pregnancy, most women are not actually on the pill for contraception. More and more women are using the pill to regulate their periods, reduce menstrual cramps and pain, reduce acne, and/or manage PCOS and endometriosis. The pill is… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onOctober 10, 2023
Prolonged stress can have a significant impact on female hormones specifically testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone. Cortisol, our stress hormone, is produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress. Cortisol has several important functions in the body including lowering overall inflammation, boosting energy, regulating our… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onSeptember 4, 2023
Red onions are a great source of Quercetin! Quercetin is a flavonoid found in capers, peppers, and onions. Quercetin is a potent antioxidant with anti-histamine, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties. Quercetin can help to heal a… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJuly 11, 2023
A healthy libido is not only important for your mood and relationship, but it is also a marker of a healthy endocrine system. 70 percent of sexual dysfunction is due to hormonal imbalances. The main hormones involved in low libido include cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, DHEA,… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJanuary 24, 2023
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a type of hormone imbalance characterized by high insulin, high testosterone, and high estrogen. These hormones are what contribute to its symptoms of cystic acne, irregular periods, male pattern hair growth, and weight loss resistance. You can read about PCOS… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJuly 1, 2022
PCOS has a unique footprint for each individual that suffers from this hormone imbalance.Symptoms can range from impaired fertility, lack of menstruation, irregular menstruation,masculine pattern hair growth or loss, anger/irritation/mood swings, and cystic acne.Additionally, women can struggle with obesity, weight loss resistance, and type II… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJune 20, 2022
A good night’s sleep is one of our main pillars of health. Insomnia during perimenopause and menopause can lead to many issues such as fatigue and weight gain. There are several factors that can lead to sleep difficulties during this hormonal transition, such as hormone… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onJune 18, 2022
Natural therapies can help with not only improving our skin’s elasticity and appearance of wrinkles, but they can also help prevent DNA damage and reduce your risk of skin cancer. Skin is the body’s largest organ! Skin aging results in changes in pigmentation, decreased skin… Read More
By Katarina Meister, ND onMay 28, 2022
Our hair can be a symbol of our overall health and wellbeing. The growing hair follicle, a hair follicle in the anagen phase, requires a substantial amount of nutrients to sustain the rapid production of new cells, and thus is highly vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies,… Read More