Robin Walsh, ND

The Connection Between Cortisol, Stress, and Thyroid Function

Fatigue, brain fog, changes in weight, poor sleep, feeling cold, and difficulty managing stress can all leave you wondering whether your thyroid is involved. At the same time, many people are also hearing more about cortisol and the effects of chronic stress on hormone balance. So, how closely are cortisol and thyroid function connected? The […]

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When Your GLP-1 Is Working, But Your Gut Isn’t Happy

If you’re taking Ozempic or another GLP-1 medication, you may have expected your appetite to change. What you may not have expected was the constipation. Or the nausea. Or feeling full after just a few bites. Maybe foods you used to enjoy suddenly don’t sound appealing, or meals seem to sit in your stomach much

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Facial Aging During Perimenopause

Maybe your skin seems thinner. Your cheeks don’t look as full. Your jawline isn’t as defined as it once was. Fine lines appear more noticeable, and despite taking good care of your skin, you feel like you’ve aged almost overnight. If this sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it. For many women, these changes begin during

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Live Longer, Live Better: The Difference Between Healthspan and Lifespan

For decades, the conversation around aging has focused on one thing: living longer. Advances in medicine, public health, and technology have helped people live more years than ever before. While that’s certainly something to celebrate, it’s only part of the story. The real question isn’t just How long will I live? It’s How well will

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The Most Important Longevity Habits for Long-Term Health

For years, the conversation around longevity focused on one question: How can we live longer? Today, the question is changing. Most people aren’t simply interested in adding more years to their lives. They want those years to be healthy, active, independent, and enjoyable. In other words, they’re interested in improving their health span, the number

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