Knowledge & Wellness
“My labs are mostly normal, so why do I still feel like crap and why can’t I lose weight?” This is where the weight loss conversation gets more complicated. In Part 1, we talked about insulin resistance. In Part 2, we talked about thyroid dysfunction and thyroid hormone resistance. Now we need to talk about […]
Read More →“My thyroid was checked, and they told me it was normal.” I hear this all the time. Usually, the person sitting across from me is exhausted, cold, constipated, struggling with brain fog, losing hair, gaining weight, or unable to lose weight despite making significant changes to their diet and lifestyle. But because one thyroid test […]
Read More →“If I am eating fewer calories than I am burning, why can’t I lose weight?” It is one of the most common questions I hear, and one of the most frustrating for the people asking it. Many of my patients are doing everything they have been told to do. They are tracking their food, making […]
Read More →Feeling tired after a late night, a stressful week, or an unusually demanding day is normal. Feeling exhausted most days, waking unrefreshed, relying on caffeine to function, and dragging yourself through responsibilities that once felt manageable is different. Persistent fatigue is not a personality flaw or proof that you are lazy, undisciplined, or simply getting […]
Read More →Most men think they would know if they had low testosterone. They picture a complete loss of sex drive or erectile dysfunction and assume that, if those things are not happening, their testosterone must be fine. The reality is more nuanced. For many men, the earliest changes have little to do with sex. They may […]
Read More →If you have found yourself asking, “Is this perimenopause?” you are not alone. Many women begin noticing subtle changes in their late 30s or early 40s but do not immediately connect them to their hormones. Anxiety, interrupted sleep, weight changes, or simply not feeling like yourself can be easy to dismiss as stress or aging. […]
Read More →For many people, receiving a diagnosis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is both validating and frustrating. The crushing fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, and post-exertional crashes are finally acknowledged as real, but the question of why they are happening can remain unanswered. Managing symptoms matters. At the same time, it is reasonable to keep […]
Read More →“I Don’t Want to Take Steroids…” This is something I hear all the time. A patient comes in struggling with fatigue, low libido, weight gain, brain fog, and we start talking about testosterone. And almost immediately, I hear: “I don’t want to take steroids.” I get it. There’s a lot of misunderstanding around this topic. […]
Read More →You’re Not Crazy… But You Might Be Missing a Piece If you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, or both, and nothing seems to fully make sense, you’re not alone. I see this all the time. People are doing everything they can to feel better, but something still feels off. “Mental health is not just ‘in […]
Read More →“Your Labs Are Normal”… But You Feel Off If you’re over 40 and feel like something in your body has shifted, but no one can give you a clear answer, you’re not alone. I hear this every single day. You’re tired. You’re gaining weight. Your mood is off. Your sleep isn’t the same. And you […]
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