Author name: Dr. Kenny Mittelstadt, DACM, DC, L.Ac., Dipl.OM.

The Truth About Leaky Gut: 5 Root Causes & Fixes What you’ll learn about leaky gut in these ~12 minutes Prefer the deep dive article? Read my blog post on leaky gut here! Quick timestamps […]

When you’re looking for more insight into your health without breaking the bank, there are ways to gain valuable information from routine lab tests often covered by insurance. Though functional medicine labs provide an in-depth

Cortisol is often called the body’s “stress hormone” for a good reason. It plays a central role in managing your response to stress, but its influence extends much further than that. Cortisol helps regulate your

Therapeutic Dosages: The Key for Effective Herbs & Supplements Natural remedies can be incredibly effective—but only when taken at the right dose. This guide explains what a therapeutic dosage is, why bioavailability matters, and how

Allostatic Load: The Hidden Physiology of Stress, Resilience, and Disease Stress isn’t just emotional or even perceived. Learn how your body adapts, where it breaks down, and how to rebuild resilience using functional medicine Honestly,

Have you been considering a functional medicine stool test but don’t really understand what it’s supposed to reveal.  Or have you used one before but it left you feeling more confused or not sure about

In this post, explore and understanding the way that leaky gut happens and how to test and correct this condition through the lens of functional medicine.

Cortisol is an important hormone that governs many of our body’s processes, but when chronically elevated, can underlie many common disease and dysfunction states.

Oh no, not another conversation about calories!! Don’t worry, this discussion is all about 8 things that food represents beyond just calories.  Though our understanding of calories and “balanced” eating can be important in the