If symptoms of menopause or other hormone imbalances are getting you down, Karen S. Steed, RN, FNP, CFMP, may have the solution you’ve been looking for. At Innovative Healthcare Family Practice, bioidentical hormone treatments help to return your hormones to normal levels safely and without serious side effects. Karen and her team are proud to offer this service to their patients in and around North Texas, including Sherman, Texas and McKinney, Texas.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia are two distinct but often overlapping medical conditions that can significantly impact a person’s well-being. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is characterized by profound and unexplained fatigue that persists for at least six months and is accompanied by other symptoms such as impaired concentration, memory problems, muscle pain, sore throat, and headaches.

Thyroid management involves the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders to maintain the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and balance thyroid hormone levels in the body. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, produces hormones that play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, energy production, and temperature control.

Food allergen testing is a diagnostic process used to identify specific foods that trigger allergic reactions in individuals. Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies certain proteins in food as harmful invaders and releases chemicals like histamine to protect the body. This immune response can lead to a range of mild to severe symptoms, such as skin rashes, itching, hives, swelling, gastrointestinal distress, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.

Weight loss refers to the reduction in overall body weight, which can occur due to various factors such as a decrease in fat mass, muscle mass, water weight, or a combination of these. It is often a goal for individuals seeking to improve their health, manage certain medical conditions, or enhance their physical appearance.