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,...
Arm Your Family Against Cold & Flu Season: Top Immune-Boosting Supplements Cold and flu season is here, whether we like it or not, but don’t let it knock you down! Here at Well North Functional Medicine, we empower you with functional medicine strategies to boost your immune system naturally (check our...
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...
