Can Menopause Cause Dizziness? Causes & Symptoms
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life that brings a variety of symptoms. While hot flashes, mood swings, joint pain, and back pain are well-known, dizziness is another common issue that can be both unsettling and disruptive. This article explores the question: can menopause cause dizziness? The short answer is: yes, menopause can […]
Perimenopause Sudden Weight Gain: Understanding & Managing the Changes
Perimenopause, the time leading up to menopause, can bring a lot of changes to a woman’s body, including sudden weight gain. This article explores why this happens, what it means for your health, and how you can manage it. Plus, see how California Concierge’s specialized services can support you during this transition.
Does Stress Lower Testosterone?
In today’s demanding world, stress is a common issue that can impact overall health, including hormone levels. One lesser-known effect of chronic stress is its ability to lower testosterone levels. Understanding this relationship and knowing how to manage stress effectively can help maintain healthy testosterone levels. Let’s check out how stress lowers testosterone, and what […]
Menopause and Joint Pain
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it brings an end to menstruation, it can also introduce a variety of symptoms, one of the most common being joint pain. Let’s take a closer look at menopause and joint pain, seeing why and how it happens, […]
BHRT vs HRT: Which Should You Choose?
Hormonal imbalances can have a big impact on an individual’s quality of life, leading to symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, and low libido. Two popular approaches for managing hormonal imbalances are Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) – but which one is better for you? In this article, we’ll explore BHRT […]
Incorporating functional beverages into your post-Phast routine can significantly maximize the benefits of your Phast
What you consume after a fast plays a pivotal role in maximizing the benefits of the fast. Enter functional beverages – a category of drinks that offer a multitude of advantages to help replenish and rejuvenate our bodies after a period of fasting. In this blog post, I will explore the reasons why the functional […]
Continuous Glucose Monitor for Metabolic Health
Continuous Glucose Monitor for metabolic health: a game-changer for weight loss. Here is the secret: Data = behavior change. What are signs you might have issues with your blood sugar? Being overweight, being underweight, heart palpitations, anxiety, mood swings, and the list goes on. Continuous glucose monitor, or CGM for short, measures blood continuously. Historically, […]
Why Am I So Fatigued if I Get Enough Sleep?
This is a question I get from so many “healthy” patients. There is a list of not-so-obvious scenarios that I’ll walk you through. After ruling these out, I use functional medicine testing to assess for Adrenal fatigue. Fatigue is one of the biggest problems for my patients. The most natural starting place to discuss root […]
What is All the Hype About the Gut Microbiome?
For those of you with good energy, clear skin, consistently healthy bowel movements, you probably have a diverse gut microbiome. For those of you with any ailment, your microbiome is likely not optimal. For some, the altered microbiome is the cause of undesired states of health, such as skin rashes, acne, IBS, weight gain, fatigue, […]