Welcome to the Well North Functional Medicine Blog where, every week, I post content and articles related to health and wellness using the latest evidence in Functional and Integrative Medicine.
Medicine is an ever evolving field and I strive to keep current with the latest in the literature which I plan to share here with you! I also LOVE learning and this blog is a place where I will share new tips and health information that I find interesting and I hope that you will too! I love covering a wide range of topics from postpartum health to gut health to recipe ideas! If there is a functional medicine topic you want to know more about feel free to send an e-mail (alison@wellnorthfunctionalmedicine.com) and I’ll be sure to add it to the my list of Blog topics to cover!
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Back-to-School Wellness: Simple Routines for Moms to Feel Their BestBack-to-school season often feels like a fresh start for the whole family, but for moms, it can also mean earlier mornings, packed schedules, rushed meals, and less time for self-care.The good news? Supporting your energy, hormones, metabolism, and overall wellness doesn’t...
Why Strength Training Is Your Secret Weapon This SummerSummer often brings a renewed focus on health, but strength training offers benefits that go far beyond looking good in a swimsuit. Whether your goal is to improve your metabolism, balance hormones, increase energy, or age well, strength training this summer is...
Summer Vacation and Health: 7 Simple Ways to Stay Healthy and Balanced While TravelingSummer vacations are meant to be relaxing, but travel can place unexpected stress on your body. Changes in sleep, time zones, meals, hydration, and daily routines can all affect your hormones and health, leaving you feeling fatigued,...
When Is the Best Time to Test Hormones in Perimenopause?If you’re experiencing irregular periods, mood changes, weight gain, sleep disturbances, or anxiety, you may be wondering whether hormone testing can provide answers. The most common questions I hear are: "Can you test hormones in perimenopause?" and “When is the best...
Functional Medicine Labs for Moms: What to Test and WhyWe all know that motherhood can be physically and emotionally demanding. If you’re struggling with fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, difficulty losing weight, or hormone symptoms, lab testing may help uncover why. Functional medicine labs for moms will give insight into...
What to Eat Before a Morning Workout to Support Hormone HealthMany women have been told that fasted workouts help burn more fat or let's face it, sometimes we just get up and go before workouts because we barely have time to get that in in the morning. However, for some...
Bloating Before Your Period? What It Means and How to Fix ItMany women and patients that I see experience bloating before their period or in the second half of their cycles, but severe bloating isn’t always just a normal part of PMS. Hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can affect...
Hair Loss in Your 30s: 7 Root Causes Often MissedHave you been noticing more hair in your brush, shower drain, or ponytail? Hair loss in your 30s is surprisingly common, but it’s not something you should simply accept as normal.While genetics can play a role, many women experience hair thinning...
Postpartum Anxiety: Is It Hormones, Nutrients, or Sleep?If you feel constantly on edge after having a baby, you are not alone. Maybe you struggled with anxiety before pregnancy or maybe this is totally new, many women experience postpartum anxiety. But we are often told it is simply part of new...
