How Your Digestion Affects Your Mood and Focus

It’s easy to think of your digestive system as just a breakdown factory for food. But in functional medicine, we know it's so much more. Your gut is intimately connected to your brain, influencing everything from how you feel emotionally to how sharp y...

Supplement Spotlight: It's Probiotics' Time to Shine! 

 Wait, what?!

I can hardly believe I'm typing this, but in all our time doing "Supplement of the Month," we have never dedicated a spotlight to one of the most foundational, game-changing supplements in functional medicine: Probiotics!

Seriou...

Supplement of the Month: Chromium, The Blood Sugar Balancer

When we talk about managing energy levels and cravings, we often focus on big-picture things like diet and exercise. But sometimes, a tiny, overlooked mineral can be a game-changer for your metabolic health. This month, I want to shine ...

Supplement of the Month: Reishi, The Mushroom of Calm

 In our journey to understand and manage stress, we often look for tools that can help our bodies find balance in a demanding world. While we've talked about the HPA axis—our body's "fire alarm" system—this month, I want to highlight one of my f...

A Simple Look at the HPA Axis and How to Build Resilience

 We all talk about stress, but what is actually happening inside our bodies when we feel overwhelmed? The answer lies in a brilliant, ancient communication network designed to keep us safe: the HPA Axis. Understanding this system is the firs...

As we move into a new season, many of us feel a renewed motivation to get active. We set goals, buy new workout clothes, and jump into a routine with the best of intentions. But all too often, that initial enthusiasm leads to a pulled muscle, a sore joint, or burnout that leaves us right back where ...

If there's one supplement that is often misunderstood and unfairly typecast, it's creatine. For decades, it's been relegated to the world of athletics and bodybuilding. While it is absolutely fantastic for that purpose, viewing it only through that lens means missing out on its profound benefits for...

If there's one supplement that has become synonymous with sleep, it's melatonin. It's readily available, widely used, and often seen as a simple fix for a restless night. But in functional medicine, our goal is never just to find a quick fix; it's to understand the root cause. So, let's pull back th...

Lately, one of the more surprising wellness trends I’m asked about is mouth taping. It sounds a bit strange, I know! The idea of taping your mouth shut before bed has gone from a niche bio-hack to a mainstream topic. As with any wellness trend, my goal is to look past the hype and explore the scienc...

So often, when we think about "hormones," our minds jump straight to things like estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone. And while these are incredibly important, especially for how we feel day-to-day, they're often the last piece of a much larger puzzle when it comes to achieving true, sustaina...

Lyme Disease: A Functional Medicine Approach to Treatment & Healing

Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium and transmitted through tick bites, can have lasting effects if not properly treated. Symptoms often start with fever, fatigue, muscle aches, and the classic bullseye rash,...