
Dr. Katherine Birchenough
Editor of Health
Dr. Birchenough's Articles

An Individualistic Approach to Weight Loss
There’s no one-size-fits-all for real, sustainable weight loss. Learn what factors you should include within your diet for sustainable results.

Beat the Burnout Now!
Here’s your chance to opt for that ounce of prevention: out with old bad habits, in with newfound respect for yourself. It’s time to raise your standards!

Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Fresh after the holidays, Dr. Katherine Birchenough of OptimalSelf MD shares a few tips on avoiding putting on the pounds.

Hormones: Adrenal, thyroid and sex—and how they all work together
There are more than 50 of these potent chemical messengers in the human body, and life would not be the same without them.

Metabolic Syndrome: The By-Product of the Modern Lifestyle
Characterized by by obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure, metabolic Syndrome is caused by the stress of a modern lifestyle.

Good Health: It’s All in the Gut
The microbiome of the stomach can affect our health in a variety of ways. Get in sync with advice from Dr. Katherine Birchenough.

Optimal Self
In her very first column, Dr. Katherine Birchenough offers advice and insight into achieving ultimate health and the benefits of functional medicine.