Women's Health and Hormones
The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Your Bra Doesn’t Fit Are you eager to rip off your bra as soon as you get home? It may not just be about comfort; it could be a sign of a deeper health issue. Dr. Vikki Petersen explains that tight clothing, including bras, can exacerbate symptoms of Hiatal Hernia Syndrome. […]
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PCOS: Break Free from Symptoms – Dr. Vikki Petersen Explains Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects 20% of women of childbearing age, causing symptoms like infertility, cysts, hair loss, facial hair, and weight gain. Research reveals poor metabolic health and insulin resistance as the underlying culprits. A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and unhealthy fats, […]
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Do you struggle with PCOS? The solution is a natural one. Excerpt: PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) affects about 20% of women of child-bearing age. Symptoms of PCOS include infertility, cysts on the ovaries, hair loss (male pattern baldness), facial hair, weight gain and more. In this video, we review exciting research that truly uncovers […]
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Bra so uncomfortable, it could point to a health issue? Summary Uncomfortable bras can exacerbate symptoms of a hiatal hernia, especially if they are tight or push on the stomach. Tight clothing like bras can increase pressure on the abdomen, making symptoms worse. If you have a hiatal hernia, it is important to wear comfortable […]
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Video: Can Brain Fog be Caused by Hormones? Dr. Vikki Petersen from Root Cause Medical Clinic explains how brain fog can be caused by hormonal imbalances. Both men and women need adequate sex hormones for cognitive function. Environmental endocrine disruptors, like chemicals and plastics, can mimic estrogen and disrupt hormone levels, leading to brain fog […]
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Are your hormones out of whack? Why? Summary Endocrine disruptors, found in various everyday items, can negatively impact our hormones, affecting fertility, mood, and even leading to diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These disruptors are present in plastics, certain toothpastes containing triclosan, athletic wear, and more. Simple steps can be taken to […]
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Women’s Health & Hormones Summary Dr. Dawn discusses the importance of hormone replacement therapy for women going through menopause. She highlights the potential consequences of living without hormones: hot flashes, bone loss, increased risk of heart disease… Dr. Dawn mentions a very large study published by WHI in 2001 that showed hormone replacement therapy increased […]
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Do you feel your doctor-patient relationship isn’t what it ought to be? … To the point you hesitate to ask for clarifications during a conversation with your physician? The quality of a doctor-patient relationship is crucial to the return of a patient to health in the shortest possible time. In this video, Dr Vikki talks […]
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Importance of Exercise Exercise is a CELEBRATION of what your body can do! Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve […]
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I’m a healthcare provider I was trained in conventional western medicine, however even during my training I felt something was awry with the paradigm of care, I always knew deep in my heart there were better ways to approach health and headlines. I had a dream of learning functional medicine, yet found reason after reason […]
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