DR. SAND'S BLOG

And why this is contributing to your symptoms Why does estrogen get all the attention? Estrogen gets a bad rap. Whether it is too much or too little, estrogen can cause us problems. I see estrogen dominance blamed often for all sorts of issues. And that's not necessarily wrong! Estrogen promotes growth! This includes good growth and bad. For example, estrogen is what grows the uterine lining for pregnancy, grows breast tissue, and thickens and lubricates the walls of the vagi

"One of my biggest frustrations in healthcare is how easily we dismiss hormone and reproductive concerns. "Take birth control" seems to be the only option. Our science is better than this! The connection between the intestinal microbiome and our hormone systems is a rapidly growing field. And one of my favorite things to talk about." - Dr. Sand What Is the Estrobolome? Here's thew science: A lot of this comes down to how estrogens are processed in the body, specifically how e

And some herbal superheros! "I am always shocked when my patients tell me their doctors have dismissed their hunch that hormone imbalances are related to digestion. Anyone with a cycle will know, of course these systems are related!" - Dr. Sand So, what are some common conditions affected by the gut-hormone axis? There are very cool data coming out about how the microbiome contributes to progression of gynecologic conditions like endometriosis , recurrent UTIs , and even type

Estrogen detoxification - a quick recap As part of normal hormone detox in the liver, estrogens get "flagged" to be excreted from the...

Heartburn stinks. It can manifest as a burning in the upper stomach or throat, a bitter or acidic taste in the mouth, chest pain when bending over, or a pressure sensation in the chest. Some people notice bloating or frequent hiccups, too. So, what do we do? Let's ask your LES, the gate-keeper to the stomach. A few things you can do to support your LES and reduce heartburn symptoms: 1. Stay upright after eating for at least 60 mins after eating, especially after dinner. 2. Ta

Bug Facts: Our bodies contain about 3 times as many foreign microbiome cells as human cells. And, this number changes a lot depending on...