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Why Fertility Is Declining and What It May Be Telling You

4/20/2026

Fertility is often treated as its own category of health. But in practice, it is rarely just about the reproductive system. When someone comes in with changes in fertility, I am usually thinking beyond that. I am looking at hormone patterns, yes, but also metabolic health, inflammation, sleep, and environmental exposures. Those tend to be […]

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The Stress–Inflammation Loop: Understanding the “12 Signs of Stress-mas”

12/12/2025

Every December, I see a pattern in my patients long before holiday cookies or travel disruptions show up. People begin noticing subtle changes, nothing dramatic, just small shifts that feel out of character. A little more tension.A little less patience.Sleep that feels thinner than it should.A sense of pushing even when you’re trying to slow […]

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