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...
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...