If you’ve ever wondered, “W hy am I always bloated?” , you’re not alone. Chronic bloating is one of the most common digestive complaints, especially among women. That uncomfortable feeling of fullness, tightness, or swelling in the abdomen can make everyday life frustrating and often leaves people searching for answers. While occasional bloating can happen after a large meal or certain foods, persistent or chronic bloating is often a sign that something deeper is happening in the gut . Women...

Many of you know that my practice is primarily comprised of clients who were assigned female at birth—people who currently cycle or who have cycled in the past. A common concern people bring into my office is mood changes at certain points in their cycle or during specific phases of life. We talk a lot about feeling “hormonal.” And honestly, I suspect a man coined that term a long, long time ago—and it stuck. Because when we think about these times—the days or weeks leading up to our period,...

I recently completed a continuing education series in women's health. One lecture was about nutrient deficiencies caused by certain common medications. Much of this I knew, but what a great reminder to always start by replenishing nutrients that could be depleted by these medications when someone is feeling off. In the United States, millions of people rely on everyday medications such as birth control pills , SSRIs , thyroid medication , and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) . These medications...