08/21/2026
Thanks to jet lag I was up way before dawn. Had time to start my day with and . Did you know green tea has effects, and is a great ? *Swipe to the end to see me get pricked!*💉🩸
So many pearls of wisdom here I don’t even know where to start. Many people are starting hormone replacement earlier, which is contrary to what used to be recommended. But before trying a hormone cocktail it’s important to look at gut health as well (think fiber intake, nutrition balance). You can have normal levels of hormones but still have , , and . Sometimes we have to dive deeper beyond basic labs: the devil’s in the details.
and are closely regulated. Sleep is crucial for lymphatic drainage, and repair, and toxin removal in our bodies. Enter melatonin, which helps not only with sleep, but also is an antioxidant and supports our , our energy centers.
And on to food testing…. This is definitely not something I am recommending across the board, but I am also interested and open to exploring what information this can provide. Often I have patients who spend hundreds, if not thousands, on tests that don’t lead to results or actionable changes. Stay tuned and I’ll share my results, and more importantly how to interpret them.
The physician guinea pig. Yes, I’m a baby when it comes to my own blood, yes I do procedures all day long and can’t keep my eyes open when I have my own finger prick. I’m working on being braver, I am. Hoping it will all be worth it when I get my results back! Stay tuned.
