Histamine Intolerance, Autoimmunity, and Endometriosis

Histamine Intolerance, Autoimmunity, and Endometriosis

Histamine is essential to a variety of physiologic functions, and it is a versatile biologic amine involved in fine-tuning the balance between immunity and tolerance. Immunity is the ability to fight infection or clear abnormal cells Tolerance is the ability of the...
Endometriosis vs Adenomyosis: What’s the Difference?

Endometriosis vs Adenomyosis: What’s the Difference?

If you’re confused about the difference between two common gynecological conditions: endometriosis and adenomyosis, you’re in the right place. And, don’t worry… patients and practitioners alike are frequently confused about both of these conditions and the...
How to Heal PCOS with Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

How to Heal PCOS with Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting between 5%  and 13% of women, depending on ethnicity and criteria used for diagnosis (Ding et al., 2017). African-American and Afro-Brazilian women experience the highest rates of...
Sleep, Melatonin, and Endometriosis

Sleep, Melatonin, and Endometriosis

Sleep issues and endometriosis often go hand in hand. Patients with endometriosis frequently struggle with a variety of sleep issues, including insomnia, pain-insomnia, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, restless leg syndrome, and more. But…why is it so common for people...