Testosterone is a female hormone too and here's why you need it.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Testosterone is important for maintaining these in women: Cognitive Function Urogenitial Health Sexual Arousal Heart Function Metabolism Self Image Hair and Skin Health A Healthy Libido Red Blood Cell Production A Healthy Response To Fear and Danger Muscle Size, Energy and Strength Mood and Emotional Regulation Bone Density and Strength...

Use Collagen For Skin and Bone Health In Menopause.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

When we start going through Menopause, we begin to lose collagen in the skin. In fact, within the first 5 years of menopause, we lose 30% of collagen in our skin.  So how can you improve the appearance of your skin and collagen levels?   A study from PubMed looked...

Hashimoto's is an inflammatory condition

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Inflammation is worsened when magnesium levels are low. Magnesium is part of The Iodine Protocol for a reason.   If you are running an RBC Magnesium Test, your level should hover around 6.3. Magnesium helps the conversion of T4 to T3. Magnesium increases T4 production. Without adequate T4, you won't...

A Thyroid Nodule Primer: Benign, Malignant and Suspicious.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Thyroid nodules feel round or oval-shaped, and differ from the surrounding normal thyroid tissue. In some cases a person notices a nodule in their own neck, while in other cases a healthcare provider will feel a nodule during a routine examination of the neck. Nodules can also be discovered during...

An inability to sweat means you are low in Iodine.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Our skin is the largest organ of detoxification and sweating is a way for toxic metals and other toxins to be excreted or even as a means for better thermoregulation or circulation of body fluids. In cooler months we don't sweat as much or as easily as we do during...

About the Natural Iodine in The Iodine Protocol

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Your body uses iodine all over your body, in all of your organs and especially the  breasts and prostate. Trillions of cells have a receptor site for iodine and need it — and, sadly, many people are starving themselves of iodine because they think it is radioactive or they think...

Don't Take Iodine Without The Co-Factors.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Taking iodine without using the co-factor nutrients is a recipe for disaster. If you've ever read about people who have reported negative experiences with iodine, it is generally because they used iodine in isolation and did not follow The Iodine Protocol correctly by adding the matching co-factors and taking them...

Who should use it? NDT, T3, T4 Thyroid Medication 101

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Natural Desiccated Thyroid. Who should use it? Anyone who does not feel better on T4 only If you are 10-20 lbs overweight If you have never been on thyroid meds If you have low fT3 and low fT4 and normal rT3 T3 only. Who should use it? Anyone with an...

Collagen In Menopause Promotes Hair, Skin, Nail and Bone Health.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Within the first 5 years of peri-menopause, a women will lose 30% of collagen in their skin. A great natural way to improve the look of your skin and ramp up your collagen level is to take oral collagen.  Study:  Oral intake of specific bioactive collagen peptides reduces skin wrinkles...

Menopausal Weight Gain and Ozempic

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Weight gain can be one of the most troubling symptoms of menopause. Before using Ozempic or other injectables, consider a natural, effective alternative in Homeopathic Hormone Therapy.   The Power of Hormone Therapy: Hormone Therapy offers a natural, holistic approach that targets hormonal imbalances and associated weight gain.   Why Choose...

Menopausal Women - CardioVascular Risk Reduced 50% With Hormone Therapy

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

The American Heart Association published a study on menopause and cardiovascular risk changes. The study showed that during menopause, bad cholesterol drastically increases; however, in women who begin hormone therapy early in menopause, that would be the peri-menopausal stage, there is a cardiovascular benefit to being on hormone therapy. The...

The 7 Vitamins and Minerals you need for thyroid health.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

A healthy thyroid helps regulate your metabolism, energy levels, and overall well-being.  Fuel your thyroid for optimal conversion!  Vitamin B:  Super important for thyroid health. They improve memory, cognitive function, elevate mood and strengthen the immune system. Vitamin C:  Reduces thyroid antibodies. Protects the thyroid from oxidative damage. Helps to improve...

Is this you? 24 Common Signs and Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Inflammation of the thyroid gland Goiter and Nodules Feelings of weakness Feeling cold all the time Slow mental faculties Unexplainable weight gain Hypothermia Hair Loss Depression and anxiety Constipation Muscle pain Fatigue Early Signs of Iodine Deficiency Include: Weight Gain Fatigue Low Energy Hair Loss/Thinning Dry Skin Cold Intolerance Reduced...

Menopausal women can reduce their risk of diabetes by 30%.

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Roughly 10% of women in the US have something called pre-diabetes. Each year about 10% of those women will become full blown diabetes. A new study in the July 2024 Vol 50 of "Diabetes & Metabolism" looked at 20 years of data, using thousands of women between the ages of...

Where To Begin For Improving Your Thyroid Health...

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Start with testing, then treatment, then re-test again annually. Step #1:  Comprehensive Thyroid Panel TestMeasures the levels of thyroid hormones and antibodies in the blood. The results provide important information about thyroid function and help diagnose and monitor conditions such as Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease. Available direct to you without...

Has Menopause Got You Feeling Like A Hot Mess? Here's The Solution...

Karen Fitzpatrick-Dame, ChhC, AADP

Tackle hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, hair loss and other symptoms of ALL phases of menopause, plus fill nutritional voids. Prescription Hormones Are Not For Everyone. Some Women Feel Worse On Them, Others Don't Want The Expense Or Constant Trips To The Lab To Check Levels While On Prescription...