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Pregnenolone is a precursor to hormones necessary for a variety of functions in the human body. Based on the body’s demands, pregnenolone can be converted into many hormones including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), progesterone, estrogens, testosterone, cortisol, and aldosterone. Balancing hormones without actually using hormone replacement therapy IS possible. There is a lot that can be done with...

Never sacrifice your passion. Whether you are considering starting to practice, or have a practice that may need a little revamp, remember to do what you love in profession that offers vast array of opportunities. In this episode I cover some insights on practice management and development in your area of expertise. https://marciajonesnp.mykajabi.com/nextlevelnpconsulting Course Link: https://marc...

A discussion of the top 5 symptoms of hormone imbalance you hear in your practice every day, that you may not realize are related to a hormonal imbalance. By looking for the root cause of a symptom, you can impact the whole system in a positive way. Correcting imbalance gives back life and hope, while decreasing the risk of hormone related cancers.  Check out the video of this podcast! ⁠https://ma...

This episode dives deep into the truth about cancer, shedding light on cancer, treatment options, and prevention strategies. In this episode, the focus is on hormone-related cancers, which is escalating out of control. Hormone related cancers are the number one type of cancer. There is no cure for cancer. We as NPs are positioned to make a difference and play a pivotal role in cancer care. There i...

It can be overwhelming when a patient has multiple concerns that may seem all over the place. Don't just assume that the symptoms are depression or anxiety. Take the time to listen. Most often it is a hormone imbalance. Hormone management isn't just for gynecologists and psychologists. Sign up for the Next Level NP newsletter to get the show notes and free guides. https://marciajonesnp.mykajabi.co...

Health Interventions for your practice is now Next Level NP. It has been three years since we last met, but I am back. Marcia Kesner is now a Marcia Jones and we have a lot to catch up on. You can now find me at marciajonesnp.com which is my website focused towards balancing hormones for women and preventing hormone related cancers, using a Functional Medicine approach. This is also where you will...

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful. So many blessings can be found in every encounter and every patient experience. Just getting to practice as a Nurse Practitioner is a blessing to be thankful for. Take time to reflect on your path and be grateful for how you’ve gotten to where you are.

Obesity is on the rise at alarming rates. The implications of this are endless. You know that your patients need to be encouraged to maintain a healthy weight, but do you know how to guide them? This episode is going to give you the 5 reasons you MUST learn to manage obesity in your practice.

For all of you entrepreneurial NPs out there that have ever considered  your own practice this episode is for you. We are diving into the 10 steps you need to follow to launch your business. Your successful weight management business!

What does the future of healthcare look like? And are you prepared for it? There is a changing patient population in a broken system.  Healthcare costs are not slowing down. And patients are getting more complex. I believe there is still a promising future ahead for us.

This episode I hope to blow your mind! We have a new endocrine organ. That organ is adipose. Adipose actually secretes hormones and functions. It’s not just a storage unit. I am going to tell you all about the hormones and functions of adipose. And of course the impact adipose has on the body.

Metabolic Syndrome is the focus of this episode. It’s a catchy term used to show that a patient is at a greater risk for having a heart attack or stroke because they have at least 3 concurrent diagnoses associated with heart attack and stroke. I am going to review all of the 5 diagnoses you have to select from and then give you more of a connectivity among them. A common causality is also in play...

This episode is all about the fatty liver. This is commonly found on ultrasound or CT of the abdomen when you aren’t even looking for it. But once you have found it, you can’t ignore it. We are going to take a look at what is means, how it happens and why you should take action.

With every patient encounter you do your absolute best to give the most appropriate care. You listen to the patient, you review the labs, you develop a plan of care together. Of course, you have educated them on the need to make implement certain things to reach desired outcomes. The visit ends and everyone is happy and in agreement, or so you thought. What happens when they come back angry? Or yo...

When you are working in the medical profession there is a lot of demand on you. You are seeing patients, charting, managing authorizations and if a business owner, the business. There is a lot of stress and time involved in that. The time and stress can start to creep in and take over your personal life. In this episode, we are going to take a look at how that happens, how it looks from your famil...

The medical profession is a very stressful profession. You literally take the lives of others into your own hands. Provider burn out is something that creeps up on you and can interfere not only with your own health, but the health of your patients. We are going to take a look at how this happens, how to identify it’s happening to you and what to do about it.

A poorly functioning immune system can increase our risks for infections and make it harder to recover from the illnesses. COVID has shown us that viral illnesses are more likely to be fatal in persons with a poor immune system. Our immune system also plays a role in cancer and disorders like Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. This episode we are going to take a look at how the rising rate of obesity...

Vitamin D plays a role in so many of the body’s functions. From the immune system, to bone building, to mood, to neurological function. You name it and vitamin D is there for its function. But obesity? Listen in!

All about Vitamin B-12. Find out WHY it is so important. How a deficiency occurs and what you can do to manage it. Enjoy! You may hear a little something that helps you with your patient practice.

Let food be thy medicine?  One of the ways that you can reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure, treat diabetes and hyperlipidemia without medications is by adopting a plant-based diet. It is actually becoming more main stream to adopt a plant-based diet. Which makes it easier to have this conversation with patients.  I’m going to start with the benefits of a plant-based diet, how to do this hea...

This episode we will: -Take a look into the neurologic system -Review useful information for the evaluation of tremor -Walk through differentiating the diagnosis of tremor -And you know so much more! The field of neurology can sometimes be intimidating. Tremor has so many possible etiologies that you may be nervous about going through the differential diagnosis process. . With just a little guidan...

In this episode we discuss:  The Observation phase of your assessment. What you can assess during the interview portion of visit. How you can use this portion of the assessment to guide you in patient care. The Observation phase of your assessment begins the minute you open the door to the exam room. This episode I will give you tips on what you can assess during the interview portion of visit and...

In this episode we’ll cover getting the most out of the the typical 15 minute office visit. How to organize yourself for the visit. How to guide the visit. How to get in and get out with all you need. You might be thinking, “oh my goodness there is so much to take in and how am I ever supposed to fit all of this into a visit! If I get 15 minutes for my patient. How do I ask them everything that ne...

○ This episode I’ll cover ■ The Patient - Provider Relationship ■ How to establish that connection ■ And how that connection benefits both you and patient. I know that we are living in a modern techie world with EMRs, electronic devices and apps to track it all, but what about the human experience? The provider patient connection? What about those subtleties that you pick up on in human interactio...

In this episode I will cover: ■  Chronic Fatigue and Weight Gain: When Thyroid Gets the Blame ■  Thyroid Assessment ■  The Nutrition Connection to Thyroid Function  This episode I want to continue down our path of nutritional influence on health.  We have started to get into the nutritional influences and deficits of our current patient population in previous episodes.  As we continue, I want to f...