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Seasonal Allergies: Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptoms by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD 9 years, 2 months ago View
Sneezing, sniffling, itchy eyes and scratchy throat- allergy season is here again. Seasonal allergies afflict millions of people and are often treated with antihistamine drugs, shots, creams and sprays. The conventional approach to seasonal allergy management may help to alleviate symptoms, but it does not address the real cause. Why do people have allergies ? Why can [...]
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Progesterone for Female Wellness and Fertility by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD 10 years, 1 month ago View Progesterone is a hormone that stimulates thickening of the uterine wall and plays a major role in regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is also a significant hormone associated with fertility. An increasing number of younger women seek medical advice when they are unable to conceive. They are most often given Clomid, a drug used to [...]
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Depression and Anxiety….What’s Really Going On by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD 10 years, 2 months ago View By: Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD Many people make their way into their doctor’s office with complaints of fatigue, anxiety, or lack of energy, drive and focus. In many cases, attending physicians dispense anti-depressants, (some times like candy) such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) as a means to treat their symptoms of depression or anxiety. [...]
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ESTROGEN AND CANCER RISK by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD 10 years, 2 months ago View
By: Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMDRecent research is showing that women with higher levels of estriol as opposed to estrone and estradiol are more likely to be long term survivors of breast cancer. Estrogens are made up of three components: Estrone (E1), Estradiol (E2), and Estriol (E3). In a healthy woman who is still menstruating, estrone should make up approximately 3-5%, Estradiol [...] -
THYROID DISORDERS-THE TRUTH BEHIND THE “NORMAL” THYROID LAB TEST by Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD 10 years, 2 months ago View
By: Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD The diagnosis of low thyroid is becoming increasingly more prominent as stress levels in our society increase. Some symptoms of a low functioning thyroid are weight gain, dry skin, hair loss, and significant fatigue. Thyroid screening is part of your regular annual physical, however, it is important to understand how [...] -
Dr. Tricia Pingel, NMD became a registered member 10 years, 2 months ago · View