The Truth About Your Health
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Hormone Testing: What Options Do I Have?
Hello, wonderful friends! It's Dr. Maya, your holistic doctor specializing in functional medicine and peak performance coaching. Today, let's explore the exciting world of hormone testing and discover our various options. Get ready to dive in! ?? Hormones are incredible messengers that regulate numerous bodily functions, from mood and energy levels to reproductive health and overall...
Emotional Wounds: How Toxic Relationships Leave a Lasting Impact on Your Health
It's astonishing how much our physical health can be affected by toxic relationships. Within my practice, I frequently encounter patients whose physical symptoms can be traced back to periods in their lives marked by emotional abuse or prolonged emotional trauma. Looking back on my journey, if there's one piece of advice I could offer my younger self, it would be to break free from...
When Emotional Trauma Manifests as Physical Disease: Understanding the Connection
In my line of work, I often come across people with puzzling symptoms that don't seem to be related. But after talking with them, I've noticed something interesting: many of these physical issues can be traced back to their emotional trauma. This trauma could have happened in their childhood or more recently. The thing is, our emotions affect our bodies in different ways. We tend to think...
Beyond Vitamins: Why Comprehensive Micronutrient Testing Is a Game-Changer
In the quest for optimal health, we often focus on the macronutrients – proteins, carbohydrates, and fats – while neglecting the vital role played by micronutrients. These include essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients necessary for proper bodily functions. Traditional lab tests typically measure only a handful of these nutrients, leaving us with an incomplete picture...
Preventative Health Testing: Why It’s Important to Get Tested Annually and the Benefits of Functional Medicine for Preventative Testing
Introduction As a functional medicine practitioner, I firmly believe in the power of prevention to maintain optimal health. Preventative health testing is a crucial tool for identifying potential health risks early on, allowing for timely intervention before they progress into more serious and challenging conditions. By emphasizing annual testing, we can proactively monitor and address any...
What causes weight gain during bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can cause weight gain in some women due to a variety of factors. One of the main reasons for weight gain during BHRT is due to hormonal changes. Hormones play a critical role in metabolism and weight regulation. When hormone levels are disrupted or imbalanced, it can lead to weight gain. BHRT can alter hormone levels, leading to changes in...
Yearly Checkup with Primary Physician vs. Personalized Medicine Yearly Checkup: What’s the Difference?
Yearly checkups with your primary physician have been a longstanding tradition in healthcare for many years. These checkups typically involve a physical exam, routine bloodwork, and a discussion of any health concerns or symptoms you may be experiencing. However, with the rise of personalized medicine, there is a growing interest in personalized yearly checkups that take into account each...
The Downfall of a Perfectionist (vs Enjoying Life Fully )
If I could charge a dollar for every person who said to me, “I will do it / think about it (whatever it is) when the time is right,” I would have accumulated a lot of money by now. This Sunday, I climbed Mt Massive (14,427 ft) - my first 14’er, in one day. It was perhaps the most challenging climb I did so far in one day - for the combo of elevation gain (just under 4,500 ft), altitude,...
Emotional Intelligence
“Emotional excellence should be taught in school!” said my patient after another successful session, “but who would be teaching it? Most people run around completely unaware of managing their emotions, automatically reacting to what is happening around them, and without much success”. Do you agree? It made me think about how different work would be if each of us had a childhood mentor...
Nutrition as your personal BioMindHack
What you eat is very important for every aspect of your life. It’s about how you feel throughout the day, think, energy level, moods, etc. There is no recipe or universal prescription for the best foods ever, and some of it is based on individual needs. However, some of it applies to everybody. So, why food and sources of food are so important? Your life depends on the nutrients you receive...
