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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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....
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A Functional Medicine Approach to HealingPostpartum depression and anxiety affect millions of new moms around the world, often leaving them feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and exhausted. While traditional treatments like anti-depressants and therapy can be lifesaving, a functional medicine lens offers a holistic way to address these...
Postpartum Recovery using Functional Medicine: A Holistic Approach to HealingWelcoming a new baby and the transition to motherhood is a beautiful and wild experience, but postpartum recovery can be challenging. After my first baby in 2018, motherhood truly rocked my world and I was not prepared the challenges of those...
Low-Dose Naltrexone and Thyroid Disease: A Promising ConnectionLow-dose naltrexone (LDN) has been gaining attention as a potential supportive therapy for many conditions including thyroid disease, and particularly autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. But what exactly is Low Dose Naltrexone, and how might it help those struggling with thyroid issues? Let’s...
Understanding Thyroid Antibodies: TPO and TG ExplainedIn conditions like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, antibodies play a crucial role in diagnosing and understanding what is driving the thyroid dysfunction. In this case, in someone with positive thyroid antibodies, we consider this an autoimmune condition or in other words, the body is on...
Is It Your Thyroid?Have you been wondering or googling whether how you are feeling may be symptoms of hypothyroidism? Your thyroid, is a small butterfly-shaped hormone gland that sits in the front of your neck and plays a huge role in regulating your body’s metabolism, energy, and overall health. When...
Are Your Labs Normal, but You Don't Feel Great?Have you ever gone to your doctor feeling tired, anxious, foggy or simply just not like yourself, only to be told all of your labs are normal? It's frustrating but this is something I hear from patients time and time again and...
