Teething is a natural part of infancy and toddlerhood, typically starting around 4 months old. While some babies breeze through the teething phase, others may experience discomfort. At Heart &…
Children often experience various rashes or skin conditions during their development. While most are benign and resolve with simple care, understanding these conditions and their treatments can help parents manage…
Middle ear infections, or otitis media, are common in children and can cause discomfort and worry for parents. At Heart & Soul Integrative Health, we focus on holistic and integrative…
Tonsillitis is a common condition that causes the tonsils in the throat to become red, swollen, and inflamed. While it can be very painful, understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments…
Treatment for Pain If you're in pain, you've come to the right place. I’ve seen many soft tissue injuries even the type of pain that feels and perhaps even diagnosed as nerve…
Cortisol and Stress Cortisol, commonly known as hydrocortisone, is the major hormone secreted by the adrenal glands when the body is under stress. Cortisol is critical when the body is under…
An anabolic hormone Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), sometimes called the “Mother Hormone” because it can convert into all the other hormones, is secreted primarily by the adrenal glands. It leads to an…
Estrogen – The Female Hormone Estrogen is a hormone familiar to most everyone as the ‘female hormone’. It gives women soft skin and curves, high lilting voices, and breasts. It…
What is melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone that is derived from the amino acid tryptophan, which is a precursor for the neurotransmitter serotonin, which is catalyzed into melatonin. It is a small…
Progesterone’s role Progesterone is estrogen’s partner. It is secreted primarily in the ovary after ovulation and is responsible for promoting implantation of the embryo and maintaining pregnancy. It is the major…
