Dr. Jennifer Cardinal

When the World Feels Too Loud: How Inflammation Disrupts Your Nervous System & Heightens Light, Sound & Sensory Sensitivity

Ever feel like every little sound is grating on your nerves? The hum of the fridge, the chatter of a nearby conversation, or even the brightness of overhead lights feels overwhelming, almost like your senses are on high alert. For some people, this kind of hypersensitivity isn’t just an occasional annoyance, it’s a daily struggle. […]

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The Hormone Domino Effect: Why Fixing Hormones Alone Won’t Solve the Whole Puzzle

If you’ve ever had lab work done and been told, “Your estrogen is low,” or “Your testosterone is high,” you might have thought, Great, that means I just need to fix that one hormone, right? Well… not exactly. Let me explain … In my experience, so many people come to me hyper-focused on one hormone, trying

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The Cognitive Cost of Artificial Light: Is Indoor Lighting Hurting Your Focus, Memory & Creativity?

Ever feel like your brain’s buffering, even after chugging that overpriced matcha? You sit down to work, but your focus drifts, your ideas feel uninspired, and by mid-afternoon, you’re battling the kind of brain fog that makes simple tasks feel like a mental marathon. If this sounds familiar, what I’m about to say might surprise

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Is Candida Overgrowth the Hidden Reason You Feel Bloated, Tired, and Foggy?

Let’s talk about something nobody wants to admit they have, but many do: a fungal problem. No, not the kind on old bread! I’m talking about Candida, a yeast that naturally lives in your body but can spiral out of control under the right (or rather, wrong) conditions. I see it all the time—bloating that

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Hidden Hormone Imbalances That Could Be Sabotaging Your Metabolism

So, you’re eating well, exercising, and doing all the “right” things, but your body feels like it’s working against you. Energy is low, the weight won’t budge, or maybe you’re struggling with mood swings or that mid-afternoon crash (cue one more cup of coffee). Sound familiar?  As a doctor who’s spent years helping people uncover

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Managing Holiday Stress: Nature’s Solutions to Help You Stay Calm and Centered

The holidays can be a magical time of year filled with joy, celebration, and time spent with our loved ones. It’s the season of gathering around the table, sharing laughter, and making memories. But amidst all the excitement, the pressure can start to build. Between juggling family gatherings, putting up decorations, shopping for gifts, and

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Hormones & Memory: Protecting Your Cognitive Health as You Age

Our memories are the building blocks of our lives—moments of joy with our kids, lessons learned (even those we’d prefer to forget), and all the experiences in between that define us. This is exactly why preserving cognitive health and memory becomes increasingly important throughout life. “Memories are special moments that tell our story.” – Oscar

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