A long-term study out of the Netherlands found fetal brain development was most highly linked to the mother’s levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) early in pregnancy.1 During the first half of pregnancy, a mother’s thyroid levels are crucial to her baby’s brain development.2 Thyroid hormones are important to every cell in the body, regulating how they develop and metabolize proteins, … [Read more...]
Circadian Rhythm Disruption and Diabetes
Holy Hormones Journal: Diabetes used to be blamed solely on an individual's diet and lifestyle. What cannot be denied is that T2DM has now reached epidemic proportions with a worldwide prevalence of 415 million - anticipated to reach 615 million by 2040. However, it appears there is a deeper connection to diabetes and that is the breakdown in circadian rhythms in the body. The hormonal rhythmic … [Read more...]
Vision Problems? Maybe It’s The Pill
While doing some research for another article, I was looking at birth control side effects and saw “changes to eyesight for those who wear contacts” – What?? I had never heard anyone say that birth control can affect your vision. Years ago I had been bouncing between birth controls, never able to stay on one more than a couple months at a time. My doctor prescribed them to lessen menstrual … [Read more...]
A Spoonful of Cinnamon May Help PCOS Symptoms
"A Spoonful of Cinnamon Makes the Insulin Go Down" was the lesser-known B-side track. Fall is in full swing and winter is fast approaching: consequently, most of our houses have an alluring aroma of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon. This blend of spices is like a drug to Americans. Cinnamon rolls, apple pie, apple cider, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes – all of these favorites feature the … [Read more...]
Trauma, Hormones and Mental Health
But not all children who experience early life stress go on to develop mental illness. It seems how you cope with stressful experiences is not only influenced by your prior experiences, but also your genes, coping responses and brain regulation. Chemicals in the brain such as cortisol and oxytocin are important for stress and emotional regulation. How Childhood Trauma Changes Our Hormones, And … [Read more...]
New Book: Depo Provera - “the most dangerous birth control in the world”
Finally, a book has been released that discusses what thousands of women already know - and that is Depo is without a doubt the most dangerous birth control method on the market. I was delighted to receive a comp copy of the book from Dr. Poppy Daniels. I know I will be writing more about Depo as I dive into the book. Every physician and health care provider who is prescribing birth control for … [Read more...]
Endocrine Disruption at Puberty is Dangerous PERIOD
Holy Hormones Journal: We say 'aluminum' - the Brits say 'aluminium' - but no matter how you say it the result is the same.... vaccination and the introduction of heavy metals and other toxins at puberty is dangerous - PERIOD. This has been my major stance on the Gardasil HPV vaccine since it was introduced to the market in 2008. I am grateful that my long-time colleague and renowned … [Read more...]
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