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Functional Medicine Lab Testing

Common functional medicine lab tests include GI-Map®, NutrEval®, DUTCH, MRT®, and Saliva Cortisol testing.

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Ashwagandha for Hormones

Discover Ashwagandha's role in hormone balance. From PCOS to menopause, explore the benefits of incorporating this ancient adaptogen into your life.

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Joint Pain After Eating

Discover reasons you are experiencing joint pain after eating. From autoimmune conditions to food sensitivities, learn actionable insights to relieve joint discomfort.

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Hashimoto's Brain Fog

Learn about the link between Hashimoto's disease and brain fog, plus effective root cause interventions you can implement to alleviate symptoms.

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Functional Medicine Infertility

Discover an effective approach to treating infertility. Address root causes, prioritize nutrients, and nurture gut health to achieve a healthy pregnancy.

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Berberine vs. Metformin

Explore the pros and cons of metformin and berberine for managing health concerns like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

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Which Hormones Cause Weight Gain

Explore the intricate link between hormones and weight gain. Discover actionable tips for a functional medicine approach to sustainable weight management.

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Functional Medicine Dietitian

A functional medicine dietitian focuses on collaboration, asking why, advanced testing, and getting to the root cause of health concerns using a holistic approach.

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Best Vitamins for Hormone Balance

The best vitamins and nutrients for hormone balance include b-vitamins, vitamin D, omega-3s, inositol, magnesium, and NAC. These can be obtained via diet and supplementation.

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How to Increase Nutrient Absorption

Ways to increase nutrient absorption including optimizing gut health, supporting the gallbladder, and pairing the correct nutrients together.

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Constipation and Diarrhea Cycle

Root causes of the constipation and diarrhea cycle and how to treat these conditions holistically with a personalized gut healing protocol.

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Root Cause Medicine

Root cause medicine aims find out why you have a specific diagnosis and then treats and prevents disease at the root cause rather than just managing symptoms.

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Foods that Help Balance Hormones

The foods you eat have a large impact on hormone balance. Insulin, testosterone, estrogen, and thyroid hormones are all influenced by the food.

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How to Increase Ferritin Levels

Targeted diet and lifestyle strategies to increase ferritin levels to optimize wellbeing and prevent iron deficiency anemia so you can feel your best.

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SIBO Weight Gain

Key factors that can contribute to SIBO weight gain include inflammation and dysbiosis within the gut, insulin resistance, and constipation.

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IgG Supplements

Benefits of taking IgG supplements include enhanced immune health, optimized digestion, and improving or eliminating gut concerns such as diarrhea and bloating.

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Hashimoto's and Infertility

Hashimoto’s is also the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States and can contribute to infertility in both men and women.

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Functional Medicine for Insomnia

Common root causes of insomnia identified using a functional medicine approach include elevated cortisol, low progesterone, and sleep apnea.

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Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine

Conventional medicine is a symptom-centered model whereas functional medicine is an alternative approach that aims to address the root causes of health issues.

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Best Herbs for Gut Health

An overview of the best herbs for gut health that we frequently recommend in our practice plus ways to incorporate them into your diet.

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How to Heal Gut from Gluten Damage

Eating a nutritious diet, correcting nutrient deficiencies, and supporting gut health with a proper gut healing protocol can help heal the gut from gluten damage.

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Mitochondria Diet

A diet for mitochondria includes eating a rainbow of antioxidants, consuming Omega-3 fats, and fasting intermittently for at least 12 hours.

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Endometriosis Functional Medicine

Functional medicine treatment endometriosis may include following an anti-inflammatory diet, improving gut health, supportive supplements, and stress management.

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Gluten Intolerance and Acid Reflux

Gluten may contribute to acid reflux, especially if you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. An elimination diet is a common treatment.

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Gut Health and Hormones

The gut plays a crucial role in maintaining hormonal balance in the body. Gut health can influence hormones such as estrogen, thyroid, insulin, and serotonin.

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GLP-1 Supplements

GLP-1 medications and supplements are important tools for weight loss, but they are only part of the tools in a functional medicine approach. A root cause approach to a healthy metabolism can include reducing inflammation, working on sleep and stress, balancing blood sugar, and using targeted supplements that improve the way that the body and hormones function.