Functional Medicine

How to Stay Connected to Your Care Plan During the Holidays Holiday weeks interrupt even the most reliable routines. Travel, late nights, family visits, and richer meals can shift sleep patterns, stress levels, digestion, and hormones. For anyone following a…

A Functional Medicine Perspective on Women’s Health Across Every Decade A woman’s body runs on hormonal rhythms—subtle biochemical signals that guide everything from energy to mood. From the first period to the last, each life stage brings shifts that influence…

Functional Medicine for Families: Conversations to Have With Your Teens About Health It’s not always easy to talk to teenagers about health. Between shifting hormones, late-night study sessions, and the constant noise of social media, the line between “normal teen…

Stress, Sleep, and the Inflammation Cycle Chronic stress and poor sleep don’t just leave you tired—they can keep your body locked in a state of inflammation that affects nearly every system. Over time, this cycle can contribute to fatigue, weight…

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, one word continues to rise in importance: biomarkers. These powerful biological indicators provide measurable insight into the body’s internal processes—whether detecting disease early, tailoring treatment, or monitoring health progress over time. As a core tool…

A Functional Medicine Perspective: Inflammation and the Gut-Brain Connection We all know that the brain is a part of our nervous system, but did you know that the gut has a “nervous system” all its own? It’s true! The “brain…