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Recent Posts
- Cortisol
- Genetic SNPs
- Eczema
- Gut Health
- Cortisol and the HPA axis
- Metabolic Syndrome and Toxic Burden
- What is metabolic syndrome?
- SNP (genetics variations) and toxic burden
- Is Cortisol behind your symptoms?
- More on Mitochondria
Cortisol
Cortisol: Physiology, Circadian Rhythm, and Dysregulation Cortisol is the body’s primary glucocorticoid hormone, produced by the adrenal cortex. It is heavily involved in regulating glucose metabolism, managing the body’s response to stress, and facilitating adaptation (allostasis). Here is an overview of how cortisol functions, how its rhythms work, and what happens when it becomes dysregulated:…
Genetic SNPs
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most common type of genetic mutation that occurs in humans, representing a difference in just a single nucleotide (a single building block of DNA). Testing for SNPs is an increasingly important part of nutritional and preventive medicine because it helps to identify a person’s relative risk for certain diseases…
Eczema
Atopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a complex condition with causes rooted in immune dysregulation, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental triggers. Rather than being solely a surface-level skin issue, it is frequently a manifestation of deeper systemic imbalances. We work upstream to get to the root, while you see your mainstream providers for…
Gut Health
1: The Foundation of Mindful Eating Gut Health 101: Mindful Eating starts before your first bite. 🧘♀️🍽️ Did you know that digestion begins in your brain, not your stomach? 🧠✨ To get the most out of your meals, you have to practice mindful eating. Here are two simple steps to try today: • Minimize Distractions:…
Cortisol and the HPA axis
The HPA axis is a neuroendocrine feedback loop central to stress adaptation, metabolic regulation, and immune modulation. Operating through the release of CRH (Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone), ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic Hormone), and cortisol, the system is governed by circadian / ultradian rhythms and regulated by negative feedback. While essential for survival, HPA dysregulation is pathogenic: chronic hyperactivity drives…
Metabolic Syndrome and Toxic Burden
Environmental toxins and everyday products contribute to metabolic syndrome through endocrine disruption, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. Key culprits include phthalates, bisphenol A, PFAS, and persistent organic pollutants that impair insulin signaling, promote adiposity, and dysregulate lipid and glucose metabolism. Early-life exposure is especially harmful, increasing lifelong risk of obesity, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.…
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of interrelated metabolic abnormalities that occur together and substantially increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. These abnormalities include central (abdominal) obesity, elevated blood pressure, dyslipidemia, and impaired glucose regulation. Rather than a single disease, metabolic syndrome reflects an underlying state of insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. The most…
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