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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Top 10 Sleep Tips: Sleep Hygiene Techniques for Optimal Sleep It is rare that I see a patient that doesn’t struggle with some aspect of sleep, whether falling asleep or staying asleep or simply not getting enough sleep. Last week I discussed the importance of sleep on every system in our...
Sleep Health Benefits: The Importance of Sleep Getting adequate restorative sleep is essential in maintaining optimal health. Sleep is important not only for physical health but also mental and emotional health, as well. Poor quality or inadequate sleep can have many consequences beyond feeling tired the following day. Lack of sleep...
Eat the Rainbow!Diversity in our diet is one key to a healthy gut microbiome and overall health (more on gut health here). Different foods offer different phytonutrients that are key to reducing inflammation, oxidation and the negative effects of aging. By incorporating a wide array of colors in the diet,...
We Want You To Know About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Our case and praise of pelvic floor physical therapy and why every mom should have access to it. What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Who Should Seek It? Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a subspecialty of physical therapy that focuses primarily on...
Nourishing Postpartum Foods There is a lot of talk about what foods are important for women to eat and what to avoid when she is pregnant but there is far less focus on what should be eaten after delivery to replenish our stores and maintain good milk supply with optimal nutrients....
The Pillars of Postpartum Wellness Nutrient supplementation in the form of vitamin and mineral supplements is often needed in the initial postpartum period in order to replenish nutrient stores but supplements alone will not fully improve symptoms of Postnatal Depletion (click the links more on Postnatal Depletion and Postpartum Nutrients). As...
Postpartum Nutrient Needs A big part of Postnatal Depletion Syndrome (for more info on Post Natal Depletion Syndrome, click here) is postpartum nutrient insufficiencies or deficiencies. There are many vitamins, minerals and nutrients which may be out of balance due to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. These imbalances may contribute to many...
Postpartum Wellness Postpartum health is a topic I am infinitely passionate about and there is not enough focus on in conventional care. Even as a medical provider, I found the postpartum period to be difficult to navigate, especially after my first baby. Between nutrient insufficiencies, thyroid disturbances, adrenal dysfunction and hormone imbalances,...
Mindful Eating We cannot talk about gut health without talking about one of the most important pieces which is digestion and absorption! Mindful eating is a key component here. Many of us find ourselves mindlessly eating by scrolling on our phones, working through lunch, or watching TV. When we are distracted...
