Webinar: Iron Deficiency and Obesity in Menstruating Adolescents
Image by Free-Photos from PixabayA few weeks ago, I held a free webinar covering key points relating to iron deficiency and obesity in menstruating adolescents. Topics covered: the connection between vitamin D and iron metabolism the role of hepcidin in regulating iron absorption how excess weight affects hepcidin why menstruating adolescents are at risk for iron deficiencyand more!If you […]
Continue readingWhat is P-Glycoprotein?
You may have heard of p-glycoprotein as an “efflux membrane transporter” or a “multidrug resistance pump.” If you looked at those words and then thought, “yes, but what is it?” then you’re in luck. I’ve made a quick video covering the basics here. Insert Video Insert Video Insert Content Template or Symbol Want more detail? Check here. […]
Continue readingPhysiology Podcasts for Kids
Kids love learning about the human body, and there are so many excellent ways for them to do that. Mine have always enjoyed looking through my college-level textbooks, weirdly. We also enjoy listening to podcasts in the car, so I’ve started compiling a list of episodes that relate to physiology. My kids are relatively young, […]
Continue readingThyroid Hormone Production & Regulation
Managed to make another new video today. Woohoo for grandparents in town!!
Continue readingPostpartum Thyroid Notes
Thanks for attending! You can access the webinar notes here. If you are interested in future webinars & courses, please be sure to sign up for the mailing list below. I will be offering one webinar/month, topics TBA. If you have a suggestion, I’d love to hear it! If you missed the Probiotics & Vaginas webinar […]
Continue readingThe HPA Axis and the Stress Response
Here’s a short overview of the HPA axis and its role in the stress response. This is a basic overview – perhaps I’ll do a more detailed version in the future. There’s more to it than meets the eye :)The HPA Axis and the Stress Response If you’re interested in learning more about stress and […]
Continue readingPostpartum Thyroid Nitty Gritty Webinar
Do thyroid hormones seem murky and confusing to you? Are you wondering about postpartum disruption of thyroid function, what’s normal and expected and what’s …not so much? This webinar is for you! We’ll look at how thyroid function can change after birth, and discuss strategies for getting things back on track. REGISTER NOW Please feel […]
Continue readingProbiotics + Vaginas Notes
Thanks for attending the webinar! Here are the references and other notes. I am planning a few upcoming webinars on exciting topics like what happens to the thyroid gland in the postpartum period and how the gut/liver are involved in hormone metabolism. If you’d like to hear about the next one(s), please make sure you […]
Continue readingWhy you shouldn’t ask people to empty their lungs
As a yoga teacher myself, I work pretty hard to turn off my analytical mind when I’m taking a class. I swear, I’m not parsing every word the teacher says to look for scientific inaccuracies. But. You knew there would be a “but,” didn’t you?I can’t get over this oneI hear teachers asking students to “empty your […]
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