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Case Study: Reversing Adrenal Exhaustion

Jill came to see Dr. Bhandari for Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It became determined that she also had adrenal fatigue. Learn how a multi-faceted treatment plan linked to addressing the root cause dramatically helped lessen Jill’s symptoms.

Case StudyPayal BhandariJuly 21, 2020chronic fatigue syndrome, adrenal fatigue, adrenal insufficiency, anemia, inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet, thermography, cortisol, thyroid disease, hashimoto's thyroiditis

Discovering Cortisol and How It Protects Your Body

Cortisol, sometimes called the “stress hormone,” can protects us and cause immense harm if it remains at high levels for too long.

BlogPayal BhandariOctober 24, 2018cortisol, stress hormones, stress, adrenal fatigue, adrenal insufficiency, integrative medicine, functional medicine, yoga, animal protein, hormones, hormonal imbalances

How Do Hormones Affect Memory?

When hormones affect memory, you may experience “brain fog”. When hormones impact your mood, you may experience outbursts of anger or find yourself crying randomly. Learn more about how your hormones play a direct role in how you think and feel, and possible treatments.

BlogPayal BhandariSeptember 27, 2018memory, memory loss, cognition, brain fog, brain, brain function, mood swings, cortisol, hormone, hormones, hormonal imbalances, stress hormones

7 Unique Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Learn about unique ways to keep your heart healthy and avoid suffering from a terrible fate.

BlogPayal BhandariOctober 3, 2016cardiovascular disease, heart health, death, Mediterranean diet, balanced diet, plant-based food, fatty food, GMO crops, sugar, blood pressure, stress, cortisol, dog, relationships, kindness

Surprising Health Benefits of Kindness

Being kind is equal to being healthy. Learn how this works.

BlogPayal BhandariAugust 12, 2016health, kindness, stress, hormone, cortisol, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, stress management, STRESS, inflammation, oxytocin