Proteins form the major structural components of all the cells of the body. Proteins also function as enzymes, in membranes, as transport carriers, and as hormones. Amino acids are constituents of protein and act as precursors for nucleic acids, hormones, vitamins,...
There is a vast pandemic of estrogen and xenoestrogen dominance in many of our bodies and ecosystem. Very few practitioners understand this problem but the evidence is quite easily seen: Significant drops (50%) in men’s sperm counts in the past 50...
9 Health Tips for Managing PMS By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD “Who is this me-shaped monster who is irritated at the way my partner breathes, who wants all of the salty, carby, sweet food, whose sleep is disrupted and who is left feeling unmotivated to move my body or...
If you’re anything like me, it can be really hard to maintain a sunny disposition when winter comes and darkness falls. A lot of us notice a decrease in our energy levels and a general mild melancholy in winter, particularly as the days grow darker. The “winter blues”...
Tips for Adrenal Health By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Are you waking up at 3am every night, unable to fall back to sleep? Are you having difficulty falling asleep at night despite being tired during the day? Are you just plain tired all of the time? These are a few of...
Community Building: Optimizing Gut Health to Improve Total Body Health By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Gut health has been at the forefront of health and wellness recently, and for good reason! There are many signs of gut dysbiosis, or abnormal levels of helpful and...
