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 ([email protected]) and I’ll be sure to add it to the my list of Blog topics to cover!
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Thyroid Lab Tests: A Comprehensive GuideThere is no other area that truly shows how Functional Medicine shines, then in the care and approach to thyroid disease - especially when it comes to thyroid lab tests and treatment. Traditional medicine often overlooks subtle imbalances in thyroid health, but functional medicine takes...
Adrenal Health Understanding Adrenal Health Through Functional Medicine: A Comprehensive ApproachAdrenal health has gained increasing attention in recent years, as more people grapple with symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and hormonal imbalances. At the heart of many of these issues lies a pair of small but powerful glands: the...
Back to SchoolIt’s that time of year again: Back to School. In Colorado most kids are back in class or are heading back this week and for many this is a sad end to summer and for others it is a welcoming time of getting back into routines and awaiting...
PCOSPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome or PCOS is a genetic, hormonal, metabolic and reproductive disorder all in one. PCOS affects 1 in 10 women and is one of the leading causes of infertility.Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic hyperandrogenic state often in combination with insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction and can...
A Functional Medicine Approach to Hormonal AcneA Functional Medicine approach to hormonal acne involves a whole person, root cause analysis of the many factors which may contribute to acne. In conventional medicine, if you go to the dermatologist, you may be give a few topical products and maybe even some...
Getting off of Birth Control Getting off of birth control or having symptoms pop up after coming off of the birth control are two common reasons I see women in my practice. Many were on it for contraception and ready to try to conceive. Many started the pill when they were...
Non Sleep Deep Rest Non sleep deep rest or NSDR is not new but the term was recently coined by Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. Non sleep deep rest is a new term for Yoga Nidra which has been around for centuries. NSDR or yoga nidra is a rest like state that...
Forest Bathing and the Benefits of NatureSummertime is in full swing and with that comes more time spent outdoors (hopefully) for all of us! You've probably all heard it. Nature is healing. But how? Enter Forest bathing. Today we will explore the benefits of getting outside and how we can...
Healthy SummerNext up in the Summer Health and Wellness series we will dive into maintaining health while traveling and what to do if you encounter common summer conundrums (think bugs, ticks, and sun!) to keep you healthy this summer.Healthy summer and Travel tipsSummer travel season is upon us! Whether you...
