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 […]

In recent years, interest in herbal remedies and nutraceuticals has surged. From turmeric supplements to adaptogenic herbs, people are turning to these natural options, seeking relief outside the conventional paradigm without the side effects often

Honestly, this post is just me “nerding out” about the topic of stress. Did you think that was even possible? There’s actually a researched medical term for the way your body responds to the internal

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

Understand the answers to the top 8 questions about acupuncture including how it works, its safety, and what acupuncture is good for!

I want to shift gears from other blog posts and write more of a personal reflection on my functional medicine philosophy.  Functional medicine redefines the healing potential, and I hope this exploration is enlightening. I