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9 Tips for Blood Sugar Balancing this Thanksgiving  Thanksgiving is upon us and I love this Holiday! It is all about gratitude, family, and yes, a lot of delicious food. If you are looking to optimize your blood sugar and avoid that post-meal crash, I'm here to tell you - you...

Why Light Exposure in Winter is Important for Our HealthAt Well North Functional Medicine, I see disruptions in light exposure in winter as one of the hidden drivers of winter fatigue, brain fog, and low mood. Our modern society has flipped the script on our light exposure where we are...

Thrive Through Colder, Darker Days: Functional Medicine Strategies for Winter WellnessAs the days shorten and temperatures drop in Northern latitudes, many of us feel the weight of colder, darker days of this seasonal transition from fall to winter. Fatigue, low mood, and weakened immunity can creep in which is often...

Why Your Vitamin D Levels Drop in Winter (And How to Fix It Fast)Winter in Denver = Vitamin D disaster. Nearly every patient (except for one that I can think of) that I have seen in the past three years is vitamin D deficient or insufficient YEAR ROUND! So those...

7 Immune-Boosting Foods That Fight Colds Better Than Orange Juice  Orange juice is out and real food is in. At Well North Functional Medicine in Denver, CO, we believe that food is medicine and we aim to treat the root cause of weak immunity: inflammation, gut imbalance, and nutrient gaps. So,...

Arm Your Family Against Cold & Flu Season: Top Immune-Boosting Supplements Cold and flu season is here, whether we like it or not, but don’t let it knock you down! Here at Well North Functional Medicine, we empower you with functional medicine strategies to boost your immune system naturally (check our...

My Top 8 Strategies to Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu SeasonTis the season! We just got notices at both my kids schools that viruses (and head lice! eeck!) are making their way around! We'll cover in this week's blog, how to stay healthy during cold and flu season so...

Nourishing Your Body with Postpartum NutritionPostpartum nutrition is one of the most vital things a mom can do for optimal recovery, energy, and breastfeeding success. In functional medicine, we encourage a food first approach when healing the body holistically to address nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and gut health. Here’s how new...

What is Postpartum Thyroiditis?Postpartum thyroiditis is a common thyroid disorder that can occur in women within the first year after childbirth. It affects about 5-10% of new mothers and is characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland, leading to temporary changes in thyroid hormone levels as well as accompanying symptoms....