A Holistic Approach to PerimenopausePerimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause. During this phase of significant changes, we need a holistic approach to perimenopause and the many symptoms that may pop up. Perimenopause typically beginning in a woman’s 40s (though it can start earlier), perimenopause can last anywhere...
A Functional Medicine Approach to Postpartum WellnessThis is an area I am endlessly passionate about and have no had the opportunity to work with dozens of postpartum moms to create a personalized functional medicine approach to postpartum wellness for each one! This postpartum period is often described as the "fourth...
A Holistic Approach to Fertility In recent years, more couples have struggled with fertility challenges than ever before. Today women in their 20s are less fertile than their grandmothers were when they were 35-40. 1 in 5 couples in the US struggle with fertility. 10-20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage (this...
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...
