by doctormaya | May 3, 2023 | Functional Medicine, General, Nutrition, Supplements
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...
by doctormaya | Apr 7, 2023 | Functional Medicine, General
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...
by doctormaya | Oct 22, 2022 | Biohacking, Brain Performance, General, Personal Development
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...
by doctormaya | Oct 1, 2022 | General, Personal Development
“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...
by doctormaya | Jul 28, 2022 | Functional Medicine, General, Supplements
It happened: I got infected by the most feared virus despite all my being careful and all. I evaded it for two and a half years, but in the end… it found me. Said that, based on the symptoms I experienced, I realized that I had it in early February 2020, and at that...
by doctormaya | Jul 27, 2022 | General
The most common question I get is “what is functional medicine” followed by “what do you mean I can do my hormone testing at home.” Let me answer both briefly and precisely. Both questions also have long answers, but here I’ll be brief so you can immediately see a...