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Welcome to my blog!! We love that you have found your way here. Please enjoy the many useful resources and loads of great information presented in the posts below on a variety of topics such as Thyroid, Hormones, Stress, Diets, and much more! We will continually add to these posts so come back and visit often!
The Dangers of the Most Commonly Prescribed Constipation Drug
How many of y’all are on/have been on/know someone on MiraLax? I bet just about everyone!Question: Did the prescribing doctor share any concerns about this medication? Like explaining the pros and...
Now is NOT the Time to Binge!
My Holiday PSA 😊 THIS IS NOT THE TIME FOR A FREE FOR ALL! With “eat all you want” time (otherwise known as “Holiday time”) in full swing – it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves that it...
Hormone Replacement Therapy – Is There a Dark Side?
Yes, I know I’ve talked about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) before, but I thought it was time to do it again as it continues to factor into SO many people’s lives. Especially with Suzanne...
What’s My Beef with Plant Proteins?
I’m sure most of us are feeling the joy of cooler weather – I know I am! Plant proteins – what’s my “beef” with them? First off let’s start by listing plant proteins: Seeds Nuts Legumes Beans Soy...
Water Fast vs. Intermittent Fasting
Fasting, specifically Intermittent Fasting (IF) has become all the rage in recent years. Classic Intermittent Fasting is going without food/calories for an extended period time over a 24-hour period...
You Don’t Always Have to Feel Bad to Feel Good
Too many times I see clients unnecessarily suffering from what is called the Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (or “Herx”). What is a Herxheimer Reaction? Traditionally it was defined as a negative,...
Bloating – It’s Not Always Digestive
Happy Almost Fall! While I LOVE summer I have to admit this one was so hot and dry that I’m not complaining about a cooling trend! As I think about some of the most common health complaints I see,...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is an unfortunately common hormonal imbalance disorder. I see clients all the time with this diagnosis. It can impact fertility if not addressed properly and...
Hope for Spike Protein Breakdown
Yes, it’s time to update some information on the Covid Spike Protein. I bet you thought we were done talking about Covid? Nope – it’s an unfortunate real factor in today’s health! My practice has...
The Skinny on Seed Oils
You may have heard a lot of talk lately about seed oils and the danger they pose to your health. Initially touted as “heart healthy” based on significantly flawed research, new research backed by...
The Lowdown on Sweeteners
A question I get often is which sweeteners are safe these days. Most of y’all that know me or follow me are unlikely to use the 4 of worst “sweeteners” – aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame potassium...
The Falsehood of HIGH Stomach Acid
Maybe you have heartburn or GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) and have been prescribed an acid-reducer like Protonix, Prilosec, Nexium, etc. These are called Proton Pump Inhibitors or PPIs. ...
How Healthy is Farting Really?
Farting, Tooting, Passing Gas, Breaking wind – whatever you call it – obvious and excessive farting ain’t NORMAL! Yeah, I know, some of y’all are shaking your head saying Dr. Kelley can’t be right! ...
Tired? My Get-Up-And-Go is Gone!
Hey there! One of the top concerns I hear about daily is fatigue. It can be all consuming and suck the life out of a person! Really affecting your quality of life! Fatigue usually makes people...
Fact-Finding is Popular!
Times they are a changin'!I've always taken great pride in helping my clients to the best of my ability and trying to be there when I'm needed (within reason). But I must say these days things are...
Thermography and Deep Vein Thrombosis – Why important now?
Like it or not, medical professionals have seen a major uptick in clotting since Covid’s arrival over three years ago. One screening tool that has always been helpful and becoming even more useful...
Vitamin D3, Inflammation and Epigenetics
I know I’ve spoken before about Vitamin D3 and how beneficial it can be for pretty much everything. But it’s time to discuss it again because of some more recent findings regarding protection of...
Antibiotics – All Part of the “Plan”?
The more I think about things these days the more and more I become skeptical about how modern medicine has been "designed" – almost like it’s on purpose - to make us dependent on Big pHARMa...
It’s All About Quality!
It's officially garden-planting time - YAY!I'm working diligently planting my starts, have my blueberry and blackberry bushes in full bloom, fruit trees planted and now we are getting chickens...
Histamine, Gut Histamine or Both?
One of the most important markers I look at for my clients is the level of histamine in the gut. What IS histamine exactly? It’s a neuro-immune modulator, a chemical made by the immune system, to...
Meds, Meds and more Meds!
Let’s talk meds and pharmaceuticals! Ever notice that when you take one medication there is a HUGE list of side effects or adverse events possible? The commercials are ALMOST comical –...