Dr. Farnoush Khodarahmi (ND)

04/23/2025

Happy reading. Visit Naturopathic Currents for the full article and interesting reads from other fellows as well.

To read more of my publication visit the largest naturopathic online platform at www.naturopathiccurrents.com and search for my name.

You may also find other interesting reads through fellows’ publications. Hope it helps someone out there. Happy reading!

Book your appointment if you need help with your thyroid health! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

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04/09/2024

💡Did you know that birth control pills can impact your nutritional status and future fertility? 💊💊🤰🏻🤰🏻Here’s how:

🔹 Folate Depletion: Birth control pills can lead to lower levels of folate. High homocysteine blood levels are associated with low folate/folic acid levels, low luteal phase progesterone, and an increase in the likelihood of anovulation (lacking ovulation).

🔹 Vitamin B6: Studies suggest that birth control pills can deplete Vitamin B6 levels, crucial for hormone regulation and mood balance. Those experiencing low B6 tend to experience PMS symptoms!

🔹 Vitamin B12: Long-term use of birth control pills may interfere with Vitamin B12 absorption, leading to deficiencies; further increasing the odds of recurrent miscarriages.

🔹 Zinc: Some research suggests that birth control pills can reduce zinc levels in the body. Zinc is essential for immune function, wound healing, and reproductive health. Deficiency may impact immunity and fertility.

🔹 (Ascorbic Acid) Vitamin C: Birth control pills may interfere with Vitamin C metabolism, further leading to a lowering of ovarian function, shortened luteal phase, and lowered progesterone levels!

🔹 Vitamin E: Long-term use of birth control pills may decrease Vitamin E levels, which increases the risk of you not ovulating.

🔹 Low selenium may impact the thyroid, further affecting fertility, increasing miscarriage risk, and leading to postpartum depression.

Vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc also tend to be affected by birth control use.

💡 It’s important to address these potential deficiencies for overall health and fertility. Maybe consider using a multivitamin while you are on Birth Control Pills! Stay informed!

04/03/2024

Hi everyone! 👋 It’s been a while since I’ve been active on here, but I’m back! 🎉

Between work, travel, and being busy with life, it’s been a whirlwind few months, close to a year! But I’m excited to reconnect with you all and share more about my passion for endocrine and mental health.

Stay tuned for insights and tips to support your well-being. Let’s dive back into this journey together! 💪

08/07/2023

7th International Congress on Naturopathic Medicine- Paris France

05/10/2023

“Adaptogenic Herbs: The Science Behind the Magic"

Let’s Delve into the Science of Adaptogenic Herbs: How They Boost Endocrine and Mental Health!

You may have heard about adaptogenic herbs and their powerful effects on endocrine and mental health, but do you know how they work? Let's dive into the science behind the magic of these amazing plants. Adaptogenic herbs contain bioactive compounds that help the body adapt to stress and restore balance to the endocrine system. They work by modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, regulating cortisol levels, and enhancing immune function. Studies have shown that adaptogenic herbs can help improve cognitive function, reduce anxiety and depression, and enhance physical performance.

Stay tuned for top 5 adaptogenic herbs and how they can benefit you!

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10/13/2022

A few new perspectives on ADHD (including adult ADHD). This was recently published in Naturopathic Currents. You may also find other interesting reads through other fellows’ publications. Hope it helps someone out there. Happy reading!

09/20/2022

You know that feeling in your gut❓
What we tend to think of as our innate intuition❓
Or that butterfly feeling in your stomach when you feel anxious❓

It's in fact a metaphor for what we call “gut-brain axis,' a biological reality in which the gut and its microbial inhabitants signal the brain, and vice versa. 🧐

Your gut microbiology plays a role not only in your (anxiety, depression, autism, etc) but also your weight management.

It signals the brain when you’re full . (PMID: 28669754). Your gut brain axis also plays a role in your sugar craving (PMID: 32322067).

There also seems to be a link between the increased presence of certain bacteria in a gut biome and colon cancer ( PMID 32486066).

The right and recommended by your practitioner (with accurate strains and potency) may help with your and consequently your mental and physical health. It also helps you keep your weight off.

Book your complementary consult to learn how we can support you with your health goals. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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09/13/2022

There’s NO EVIDENCE that depression is caused by low serotonin levels, finds the latest comprehensive review published by UCLA scientists from the psychiatric department in July 2022 (1). The study calls into question what antidepressants do!! 🛑

We have been getting it wrong! ❌We need to have a comprehensive view and this may also partially explain why many patients do not feel better on antidepressants. 🤷‍♀️

You matter. Your experiences matter. It’s not in your head and a simple antidepressant may not solve the problem.

Book your complementary visits to learn how we can help.



Journal Reference:
1. Joanna Moncrieff, Ruth E. Cooper, Tom Stockmann, Simone Amendola, Michael P. Hengartner, Mark A. Horowitz. The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular Psychiatry, 2022; DOI: 10.1038/s41380-022-01661-0

Art work credit: the forest cloak

09/12/2022

Did you know black elderberry also known as sambucus nigra (the small antioxidant rich fruit) has recently shown to block viral cycles at several stages and have anti influenza and antiviral activity? It’s speculated that the antiviral might be attributed to its anthocyanidin compounds—phytonutrients repository for giving the fruit its vivid purple coloring (1,2).

If you tend to catch cold or have an autoimmune condition that also affects your we can help you out. Visit www.ndmedic.Janeapp.com to book your appointment!

09/08/2022

Hello my beautiful people 🙌🏼

Let’s talk about lab tests needed for depression:

If you take an without addressing the root cause of the problem, your only masking the symptoms at best or not getting any better at worst.

👉🏻Research has shown a correlation between zinc dysregulation and depression. PMID: 28713269. Zinc is also important for formation of HCL (acid) and reduces inflammation. Inflammation has been linked to depressive symptoms as well.

👉🏻High CRP depicted through blood work indicate a high level of inflammation. has been linked to depression and fatigue. PMID: 31379879

👉🏻Other vitamins such as vitamin D status must also be checked for depression. PMID:20450340
B12 & ferritin levels must also be checked. is needed for synthesis of methionine, which is further required for synthesis of S-adynosylmethionine (SAMe).

👉🏻 Low levels (male hormone) has been linked to symptoms. PMCID: PMC6583468 Female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) imbalances also may lead to mood imbalances such as depressive moods.

09/06/2022