If you have hair loss and you’ve heard the common refrain that it’s just hereditary, we have news for you: it might not be, and your situation is not hopeless! In today’s episode, we’re talking about all things hair loss: what it is, what causes it, and how you may be able to control certain […]
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Hot flashes during peri-menopause and menopause are seriously annoying! Fortunately, there are things that you can do to help them. The body has a plethora of hormones that are always changing and adjusting to stresses in the interior and exterior environment. One of those stressors is regulating temperature. As you age, the hypothalamus becomes more
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Most people have stress. I am surprised when a patient tells me that they don’t have stress. How we deal with that stress is what determines the impact on our life and on our body. Poorly managed, or chronic stress can have a significant negative impact on our health. Chronic stress increases the chance of
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Today, we’re talking about the thyroid: how it works, how it fits into the many systems in our body, and what to test when it’s not working properly. In this episode, Dr. Carling explains why most typical thyroid testing is insufficient when a thyroid issue is suspected. Because the thyroid can be affected by so
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The subject of magnesium in the diet, as well as topically, has been a hot topic for several years now. It has been touted as the cure-all for almost anything that might ail you. While there is no doubt that magnesium may be good for you, you could be getting swayed by marketing propaganda that
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We often talk about balancing hormones. Some automatically think of sex hormones, or maybe thyroid hormones, but there are over 50 main hormones that regulate our health. The main categories of hormones include: Sex Hormones, Stress Hormones, Metabolic Hormones, Growth Hormones, Thyroid Hormones, Neurotransmitter Hormones, Gut Hormones, Reproductive Hormones, Cardiovascular Hormones, Immune Hormones, Mineralocorticoids, and
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Today, we’re exploring not just the basics of lipedema but also diving into the dietary and lifestyle factors that can exacerbate or alleviate the symptoms of this condition. In this episode, Dr. Carling provides an in-depth explanation of what lipedema is, how it differs from conditions like cellulite, and the impact of hormonal changes and
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Hair loss is a growing problem today. It is partially evidenced by the number of men with male pattern baldness choosing to just shave their heads. Women too are experiencing similar issues with their hair, but more generalized. Alopecia has become a generalized term for hair loss, but there is a difference. “Hair loss” is
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More and more people across the world suffer from psoriasis and other skin disorders. The incidence of psoriasis in the U.S. is about 2-3% or about 7.5 million adults. It mostly affects individuals between the ages of 15-35, but can occur at any age. It is considered an auto-immune disease, meaning several factors have added
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You’ve heard about magnesium and probably that you need more of it, but what exactly does magnesium do and how can it support our health journey? In this episode, Dr. Holly Carling explores the myriad roles magnesium plays in our health, from supporting bone density and muscle function to enhancing heart health and regulating blood
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