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...
What Labs Should I Get?Have you ever gone to your provider and had a few labs ordered that don't give much insight? Have you then wondered: What labs should I get? You are not alone. Oftentimes patients aren't sure what labs are getting ordered or what labs they should be...
How to Make the Most of your Annual Wellness ExamHave you ever left your primary care provider's office after your annual wellness exam feeling like you are no better off and didn't learn much about your health? Let's change that! Your annual exam should be a yearly check in on...