Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor when you complained of fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or feeling cold all the time, only to be told your thyroid labs are “normal”? You're not alone, and more importantly, you're not imagining your symptoms. As a functional medicine physician who has personally battled thyroid dysfunction and…
There's a conversation that happens behind closed doors in my practice—one filled with whispered concerns, embarrassment, and often, resigned acceptance of “this is just how it is now.” It's the conversation about intimate health after cancer treatment, when the very therapies that saved a woman's life have left her feeling like a stranger in her…
When most people think of GLP-1 agonist medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, weight loss and diabetes management immediately come to mind. But what if I told you these medications harbor a powerful secret that could revolutionize how we approach inflammatory conditions, mast cell disorders, and chronic illness? As a functional medicine physician who has…
What comes to mind when you hear the terms estrogen and progesterone? For many, these hormones immediately conjure thoughts of their roles in reproductive health and the menstrual cycle. However, the influence of these mighty hormones extends far beyond reproductive health. They also play a pivotal role in another important aspect of women’s well-being –…
Menopause is often referred to as “the change of life” due to its transformative nature – marking a significant change in a woman’s life. As women transition through menopause, they face a myriad of changes – not only in their bodies but also in their health concerns. Among the most significant and often overlooked considerations…
What comes to mind when you think of ways to be proactive about your health? If things like a healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep pop into your head, you’re certainly not wrong. But there’s one often overlooked step that, as a Functional Medicine Doctor, I always recommend as one of the most…
Making the decision to grow your family and plan for a baby is no doubt an incredibly exciting season of life. But there’s a sneaky, often-overlooked factor that can make trying to conceive an uphill battle and even have potentially harmful effects on your growing baby. This stealthy, often-overlooked factor I'm referring to is a…
Today we’re going to look at exactly what EMFs are, how they exert their health-harming effects, why our children (and pets) are particularly vulnerable, and most importantly – what you can do to protect yourself and your family. Let’s dive in.
Today we’re going to explore exactly what functional medicine and integrative medicine are, the differences and commonalities between the two, and how to choose which is right for you.
Today we're going to dive into exactly what microplastics are, what threat they might pose to human health, and most importantly – what you can do to protect yourself.
