RSV: The cough that never ends.

Symptoms of RSV usually start with a runny nose and mild cough, possibly a fever, and then worsen as the virus causes overproduction of mucus from the lungs. Typically the mucus is thick and heavy, ranging in color from grey or white to light green or yellow. The chest can feel heavy and it can be more difficult to catch one’s breath. It’s not uncommon for patients to think they are getting better and stop treating themselves then experience a big resurgence of symptoms.

Melatonin Levels Dip with the Full Moon

Moon cycles (circalunar) can influence sleep and melatonin levels, irrespective of the increase in light. At full moon time, these were the observations in a human clinical trial in a sleep lab

The gut microbiome is incredibly important to our bodies. The microbiome is a community of microorganisms that live within our bodies — bugs for short. These bugs have evolved with us over thousands of years to create a symbiotic relationship for their survival. In return, they help produce innumerable vitamins, help us detoxify different chemicals, support our immune and hormone systems, and help us fight infections. These bacteria even help us with regular bowel movements, digestion, and aid in mood regulation!

My Personal Story of going through Premature Ovarian Failure at age 39 and how Biote Pellet Therapy transformed how I feel.

This isn't the easiest story - it's my own. Feeling like Superwoman at age 39, just had my first baby and planning to have another one when my endocrine system betrayed me. My body started attacking my thyroid (Hashimoto's) and my sex hormone production stopped abruptly. I went into menopause at age 39 and by 41 I had developed osteopenia (thinning of the bones) due to the lack of estrogen and testosterone.

There are many benefits to optimizing testosterone but we hear a lot of fear and misconception about testosterone from our patients, and we wanted to take a moment today and dispel a few common myths about testosterone.

It may still seem gray outside, but we are getting a LOT more light here in the PNW. Since mid-February, we’ve been gaining 3 minutes of daylight each day. It’s now light out for more than 14 hours/day and it’s only going to increase until June 21st when we hit our summer solstice.

We welcome the light but at the same time, it can really interfere with our sleep cycles and create some cranky attitudes and less-than-optimal performance.

A discussion on bone health, bone health diagnostic, bone health supplements, and other osteopenia and osteoporosis concerns.

Did your doctor prescribe one of these drugs for incontinence or overactive bladder without first attempting a non-drug therapy? Most doctors have no clue what a nonpharmacologic approach would look like!

Tabouli is a family classic in my house, straight from my Mediterranean roots, and with summer in full swing, this antioxidant-packed salad can be especially delicious on a hot day. Traditional tabouli is all parsley and a bit of bulgur, the opposite of what you often get at the deli, which is usually all bulgur with a sprinkle of parsley.

The PRP Facial Rejuvenation uses your platelets which are little powerhouses of repair. The platelets release growth factors, improve blood flow, and stimulate rejuvenation.

footwear is much more than an indication of one’s social status, hobbies, or occupation. It serves as a guide to one’s quality of life and I believe that if I can get my patients to make choices on footwear that support healthy feet, then I can get them on a path to eliminate lower back pain for good.