

Mira Hormone Monitor: A Smarter Way to Track Fertility, Cycle Irregularities, and Menopause Transitions
If you were ever interested in real-time hormone tracking to get better insight into fertility windows, absence of a period or irregular menses, as well as if hormones could be contributing to new symptoms as your body changes through the life-cycle, this type of at-home urine test may be for you! Discounts available at the end of the blog! Understanding hormone patterns is central to navigating fertility, irregular cycles, and the transition into menopause. The Mira Hormone
Dr Shawn M. Carney
Apr 154 min read


The FDA Removed Black Box Warnings from Some Hormone Therapies — A Functional Medicine Perspective on What This Really Means
Having removed most of the longstanding black box warnings on hormone therapies does not remove the need for safety considerations around them. About three months ago , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it would remove the long-standing black box warning from most hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications used during menopause. The announcement was widely celebrated, with many interpreting it as confirmation that hormone therapy is broadly safe and lo
Dr Shawn M. Carney
Feb 95 min read


All That Bad Stuff You Heard About Soy and Phytoestrogens Among Adults... Yeah, About That
This blog is being published during Breast Cancer Awareness Month . So let's take this opportunity to review a topic from nutrition that has had a '180 degree turn' in recent years. Long maligned as an endocrine system disruptor, soy and some of its specific derivatives have increasingly been shown to have health benefits, when used among adults. Let's shed some light on how this popular bean can help your hormones, your immune system, your bones, and you! When it comes to
Dr Shawn M. Carney
Oct 20, 20258 min read


Perimenopause Relief Beyond HRT
P erimenopause can last 2-8 years and cause symptoms like hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood changes, weight gain and more. And while...
Dr Shawn M. Carney
Sep 3, 20256 min read


Ticks Go To The Beach
Tick threat shuts down Connecticut beach for the season! And many of the parasites are invasive non-native species spreading to this part...
Dr Shawn M. Carney
Jul 22, 20257 min read
