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

This post explores hidden sources of stress and describes the way that stress can impact our physical health, mental health, and our behaviors.

This post explores the underlying reasons for feeling “tired but wired” and then proposes 5 tips to help support improving symptoms.

This blog post explores HPA Axis Dysfunction, its causes, symptoms, and diagnostic and treatment options through a functional medicine lens.