Nurse Practitioner, Suzette Boyette, flexes her muscle and points at her bicep. There is also a graphic overlay displaying self-esteem as portrayed by an illustrated woman smiling at her reflection in a mirror

The Crucial Role of Self-Esteem in Holistic Wellness: Exploring the Connection between Self-Esteem, Physical Wellbeing, and Aesthetics

Depression, Female Hormones Menopause, Hormones, Male Hormones, Testosterone General, Testosterone Men, Testosterone Women, Thyroid

In the pursuit of holistic wellness, self-esteem plays a pivotal role. Our overall sense of self-worth influences various aspects of our lives, including physical ability, appearance, and overall wellbeing. In this article, we will delve into the profound correlation between self-esteem and wellness, exploring how self-esteem impacts our physical health and aesthetics. We will also…

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Hormone Replacement Therapy: Does My Doctor Take It?

Estrogen, Female Hormones Menopause, Hormones, Male Hormones, Progesterone Women, Testosterone, Thyroid

There Are Some Major Differences Between Wellness Doctors and Sick-Care Doctors   Something really struck me when I first began my career in the world of wellness. This is not “traditional” healthcare the way I knew it. The providers in this field of medicine aren’t seeing sick patients every day. They aren’t trying to turn and burn…

Getting Older Doesn’t Have To Mean Slowing Down

Depression, Male Hormones, Sexual Health and Wellness, Testosterone, Testosterone General, Testosterone Men, Testosterone Women, Thyroid

Do you feel like you’re slowing down more and more every day? Not jumping out of bed in the morning. Missing the pep in your step from when you were in your twenties? Does it feel like you’re begrudgingly becoming the old man/woman you always swore to never turn into?   You’re not alone.  …

Thyroid Augmentation for Major Depression

Depression, Thyroid

Next, let’s look at thyroid augmentation in the treatment of major depression. If you’re augmenting with thyroid hormone, what is your target TSH? Or, if it’s someone else’s thyroid treatment and you’re treating the patient with depression, what TSH should you encourage your colleagues to get the patient to? In a 2018 article by Cohen…