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Functional Medicine Articles, Podcasts, & Blogs

The Gut-Hormone Connection
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The Gut-Hormone Connection

Signs of an Unhealthy Gut & Hormonal Imbalance

🚨 Signs Your Gut May Be Affecting Your Hormones:

  • Digestive issues (bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea)

  • Chronic fatigue and low energy levels

  • Irregular periods and PMS symptoms

  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression

  • Unexplained weight gain

  • Acne, eczema, or skin issues

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Hormones, Explained: What Your Blood Test is Really Telling You
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Hormones, Explained: What Your Blood Test is Really Telling You

In Hormones, Explained, you'll discover:
✔ What your doctor might be missing in standard hormone testing
✔ How to time your tests for the most accurate results
✔ The difference between "normal" and optimal hormone levels
✔ When to consider a DUTCH test for deeper insights

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Post-Birth Control Syndrome is REAL
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Post-Birth Control Syndrome is REAL

Despite how common this is, many doctors don’t talk about what happens when you come off the pill, the IUD, or other forms of hormonal contraception.

The good news? There are ways to support your body through this transition and rebalance your hormones naturally.

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Cortisol: A Necessary Evil
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Cortisol: A Necessary Evil

Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a pivotal role in our body's response to stress and overall health. Understanding cortisol can help you navigate your challenges with hormones, fatigue, and sleep.

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Is Your Libido *Actually* Low?
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Is Your Libido *Actually* Low?

Understanding Responsive Sexual Desire

Responsive sexual desire is a way of experiencing intimacy where interest in sex develops in response to certain contexts, stimuli, or experiences, rather than arising spontaneously….

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Top 3 Signs
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Top 3 Signs

Feeling sluggish, bloated, or like your metabolism just isn’t working for you? That’s your body signaling that it needs a reset.

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Guide to Avoiding Nightshades
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Guide to Avoiding Nightshades

A Comprehensive Guide to Avoiding Nightshades in Your Diet

Nightshades, a family of plants that includes tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants, contain compounds like alkaloids, solanine, and lectins, which can trigger inflammation, digestive upset, or joint pain in sensitive individuals.

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Intermittent Fasting… PASS
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Intermittent Fasting… PASS

While intermittent fasting might be beneficial for some, it’s not something I’d recommend for women who are still cycling.

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Top 5 Pelvic Floor Problems & Prevention
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Top 5 Pelvic Floor Problems & Prevention

Pelvic floor issues, particularly common around pregnancy, can significantly impact quality of life but are treatable with specialized pelvic floor therapy. Common problems include painful intercourse due to musculoskeletal changes and scar tissue from deliveries, prolapse where pelvic organs drop into the vaginal canal, diastasis recti from abdominal stretching, low back pain linked to pelvic dysfunction, and urinary stress incontinence.

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Preparing for Pregnancy: Featured on Birth Boot Camp
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Preparing for Pregnancy: Featured on Birth Boot Camp

As a functional medicine health coach, I am passionate about helping women achieve pregnancy and have easy periods. Coming off birth control can lead to Post-Birth Control Syndrome (PBCS), so planning ahead and giving your body enough time to adjust is crucial. Tips for preparing for pregnancy include tracking your cycle, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding harmful substances, and getting medical check-ups. The "Trimester Zero" period before conception involves preconception health checks, starting prenatal vitamins, detoxifying your environment, maintaining a healthy weight, and mental/emotional preparation. With patience and the right approach, you can enhance your fertility and set the stage for a healthy pregnancy.

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What does it mean if I have Hashimoto’s?
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What does it mean if I have Hashimoto’s?

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid, causing inflammation and hormone disruption. Symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and depression can vary widely, making diagnosis challenging. Effective management involves lab testing, lifestyle and dietary changes, and working with a health coach to address underlying triggers and support immune balance.

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FACT: Functional Medicine Gets Better Results
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FACT: Functional Medicine Gets Better Results

Functional medicine is a holistic and integrative approach to healthcare that identifies and addresses the root causes of disease through personalized care, lab testing, and a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. By focusing on comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and lifestyle support, functional medicine helps clients achieve superior health outcomes and long-term vitality. Many clients report significant improvements in chronic conditions, overall wellness, and empowerment through education and proactive care.

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