Why Light Exposure in Winter is Important for Our HealthAt Well North Functional Medicine, I see disruptions in light exposure in winter as one of the hidden drivers of winter fatigue, brain fog, and low mood. Our modern society has flipped the script on our light exposure where we are...
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...
Back-to-School Health GuideAs the back-to-school season ramps up, keeping both you and your school-aged kids healthy is key to thriving through busy days and changing seasons. From packed lunches to after-school activities, here’s a concise back-to-school health guide full of practice lifestyle tips and supplements to keep the whole family...
Natural Allergy Relief: A Functional Medicine Approach to Seasonal Allergies Spring blooms bring fresh air, sunshine—and for many, relentless sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes. Instead of just masking symptoms with antihistamines, natural allergy relief is here! A functional medicine approach targets the root causes of seasonal allergies by supporting immune balance,...
Top 10 Healthy Travel Tips for Spring Break Spring break is a time to relax and recharge, but travel can also bring stress, fatigue, and immune challenges. With a functional medicine approach, you can keep your family feeling their best while enjoying your trip - but also not stressing so...