Premenstrual syndrome is characterized by a variety of physical and psychological symptoms that happen days to weeks prior to menstruation, and typically resolve when you start bleeding. Common symptoms include: Depression and anxiety Irritability Insomnia Cravings Headaches Breast pain Acne Fluid Retention We think that shifts in hormones (like Estrogen and Progesterone), as well as …
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Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism
Self-Attack! …on Thyroid Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (aka Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis) is the most common cause of Hypothyroidism we see in clinical practice. It is an autoimmune variant of hypothyroidism, which means that the body’s own immune system is attacking the thyroid. Its name comes from Dr. Hashimoto. He originally described patients with goiter (enlarged thyroid) and …
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Dr. Ranpuria earns her certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine!
The “IFM Certification” is a rigorous certification process involving years of study and practical training. It culminates in a comprehensive and selective exam. “I am so proud to be a part of the Functional Medicine community. Perseverance on my part and support from my friends, family, and especially my husband over the past years have …
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Adrenal Dysfunction
Most people know that the adrenal glands are responsible for your fight or flight response. But did you also know that an overtaxed adrenal gland can lead to anxiety, agitation, weight gain, blood sugar imbalances, food cravings, thyroid imbalances, diminished immune response, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, and insomnia?
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Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity boils down to this: our immune system miscalculates what it is supposed to attack, and inadvertently begins to send the troops out to destroy your own tissues. Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vitiligo, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Psoriasis, Celiac disease, and Sjoren’s Syndrome are some of the most common autoimmune diseases that we see in clinical practice.
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Brain Fog
Brain fog is an incredibly frustrating condition. It stalls the vitality of your life. It can affect your sense of presence in a professional or academic setting, or interpersonally with those you care about. We generally experience brain fog as: cloudiness; inability to concentrate; poor memory; Confusion; sense of spaciness; and/or lack of clarity of mind
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