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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Postpartum to Perimenopause: Why Postpartum Feels Harder in the Late 30s and Early 40sHey moms! Did you have your last baby at age 36, 38, or 40? We are with you. Breastfeeding finally ended, your period comes back with vengeance… and then everything changes. What seemed like a breeze when...
When Is the Best Time to Start HRT? One of the most common questions I hear at Well North Functional Medicine is:"When is the best time to start HRT?" “Am I too early… or already too late for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?”The short answer: The ideal window is wider than most women...
Why Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Alone Isn’t Enough – The Functional Medicine DifferenceIf you’re in your late 30s and beyond and struggling with hot flashes, brain fog, low energy, body composition changes or mood swings, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is sometimes presented as the quick fix. And yes, HRT can...
A Message of Gratitude this Thanksgiving Message from Well North Functional MedicineHappy Thanksgiving from Well North Functional Medicine! Today, I am taking a pause with a very full heart to say thank you and write this message of gratitude this Thanksgiving!Gratitude this ThanksgivingThank you to every patient who has trusted...
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,...