Hormones
Unlock the Hidden Power of Functional Medicine to Beat Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases affect an estimated 50 million Americans, causing a myriad of health issues and impacting the quality of life for those afflicted. These conditions occur when the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from external threats, mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues. Autoimmune diseases encompass over 100 recognized conditions. Some well-known…
Read MoreA Functional Medicine Approach to Conquering Acne
I get many clients whose main source of concern is their acne. These individuals feel they have tried every treatment imaginable, coming to me extremely frustrated that their acne continues to reappear. What are the most common underlying causes of acne? Inflammation and Oxidative Stress: Sugar raises insulin levels which promote the production of…
Read MoreDr. Stephanie Estima: How to Train and Eat Based off of Your Cycle for Optimal Hormones and Body Composition
Today, in the Scheer Madness Podcast, Dr. Stephanie Estima joins Rachel to talk about the menstrual cycle and how women can optimize their body’s health. She explains how a woman’s body differs from men and its reaction to different types of food diet. She also covered what happens to the body during the menstrual…
Read MoreIs Estrogen Dominance Causing Your Symptoms?
To achieve optimal health, females need to achieve balance in all of their hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. But what happens if one or more hormones go array? Estrogen dominance is one example that can wreak massive havoc on the body. Before diving into this common, yet frustrating imbalance, it is important to understand…
Read MoreYour Thyroid Does WHAT?
Critical Thyroid Functions: Regulating Energy Levels, Hormone Production, Metabolism, and Food Breakdown Your thyroid is an important organ but thyroid complications are becoming increasingly prevalent, especially Hashimoto’s disease (also known as autoimmune thyroiditis) and Graves disease. This makes thyroid health even more foundational! What does thyroid disease look like and how does our gut play…
Read MoreWhy Adrenal Health Means Optimal Health
The adrenal glands are small but powerful organs located just above our kidneys. Their function in our health is crucial, and when our adrenals are dysfunctional – our whole health suffers. So… what exactly are the adrenal glands? The adrenal glands are key organs that can positively affect our overall wellness and optimize our health.…
Read MoreBlood Sugar, Gut Health, and Functional Nutrition
The Blood Sugar-Gut Connection By: Rachel Scheer, CFM, BS Nutrition & Dietetics Dallas, TX We talked earlier this week about how blood sugar balance plays a direct role in weight-loss, but did you know that poor blood sugar balance can be part of the root cause for developing poor gut health or irritable bowel…
Read MoreBlood Sugar, Weight Loss, and the Functional Nutrition Approach
So here is the thing, being in a calorie deficit is ultimately what leads to weight loss, right? And my answer to that is, well… maybe. In many cases, I would say yes. Strictly speaking, you must eat less than what you are burning to lose weight. It is just science. So why do we…
Read MoreHow to Fix Hormone Imbalances with Dr. Carrie Jones
Ladies, if you’ve always found hormones (and what you’ve been taught about them) a little confusing, you’re not alone. It turns out there’s a lot to unpack when discussing how hormones affect you and your body, and today’s guest is perfect for the job. Dr. Carrie Jones is a functional medicine, women’s health, and hormone…
Read MoreWhat is Estrogen Dominance & 5 Steps to Reverse It
What is estrogen Dominance? & 5 Steps to Reverse It Estrogen dominance is either an overabundance of estrogen or too much estrogen in comparison with progesterone. Being estrogen dominant can cause a variety of symptoms including: Heavy periods Breast tenderness Weight gain Hair loss Water retention PMS Headaches Hot flashes But How Does Estrogen Dominance…
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