Posts by Julian Admin

Julian Admin

73 posts

My 5-Week Journey Following The Fast Metabolism Diet: Prep Week

March 14, 2025

*Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases when you shop through our links. For many, dieting feels like a cycle of restriction, frustration, and disappointment. But The Fast Metabolism Diet: Eat More Food and Lose More Weight…

Navigating Supplement Quality for Better Health

November 1, 2024

functional medicine, gut health, health, health and wellness, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, natural products, supplements, vitamins, wellness

In today’s health-conscious world, many people turn to supplements as a preferred alternative to medications, often assuming that natural products are inherently safe. However, this assumption can lead to costly mistakes. Research indicates that one in three American dollars spent…

Signs of a Dysfunctional Vagus Nerve

October 16, 2024

gut health, hormone health, menopause, mental health, perimenopause, stress, vagus nerve, vagus nerve dysfunction

As women approach perimenopause and menopause, their bodies go through significant changes that can affect nearly every aspect of their health. One key player in overall wellness that often goes unnoticed is the vagus nerve. This nerve is responsible for…

a functional medicine patient's journey to wellness

How Functional Medicine Transformed My Life: A Patient’s Journey to Wellness

September 17, 2024

functional medicine, patient testimonial, perimenopause, women's health

Midlife brings its own set of challenges, with hormonal shifts that can make maintaining health a difficult task. When these natural changes are compounded by life’s unexpected hurdles, the strain on both body and mind can become overwhelming. Functional medicine…

Understanding Perimenopause: Symptoms and Solutions

July 24, 2024

functional medicine, health, health and wellness, Healthy Living, holistic medicine, hormone health, menopause, perimenopause, women's health

Perimenopause is a transitional period in a woman’s life marked by hormonal changes leading up to menopause. It can be a challenging time as it brings about various symptoms that can affect daily life. Understanding perimenopause and recognizing its symptoms…

Prioritizing Self-Care During Summer

June 16, 2024

functional medicine, Healthy Living, sleep, stress, wellness, women's health

Summer is often viewed as a time for relaxation and fun, but for many caregivers, especially moms, it can be a season of increased stress and self-neglect. We see it every summer in our clinic. With kids home from school,…

Take Control of Inflammation With These 9 Tips

May 8, 2024

Inflammation is an underlying factor behind an endless number of diseases. These include inflammatory conditions of the skin (psoriasis, eczema), gastrointestinal tract (Crohn’s disease or diverticulitis), and musculoskeletal system (back or joint pain), to name a few. It is possible…

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Unraveling the Mystery Behind a Sluggish Thyroid

January 9, 2024

autoimmune disease, autoimmunity, flu season, functional medicine, thyroid health

In the realm of thyroid disorders, one name frequently surfaces, yet remains misunderstood by many: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. If you’ve ever felt the shadow of a sluggish thyroid, it’s essential to consider whether Hashimoto’s could be casting that shadow. A staggering…

Food Sensitivities and What They Mean for Your Immune System

December 4, 2023

food, functional medicine, gut health, holistic medicine, immunity, leaky gut, wellness

With aisles in grocery stores now featuring plenty of gluten- and dairy-free options, it’s clear that food sensitivity awareness has become more mainstream. In earlier years, there was some confusion about the difference between food sensitivities and food allergies. Food…

The Immune-Weakening Effects of Stress: How to Strengthen Your Defense

November 9, 2023

Balance, chronic stress, functional medicine, health and wellness

Stress, in its most basic form, is a force, pressure, or weight. Although our bodies are equipped to handle short-term stressors, chronic stress over long periods of time taxes the brain, body, and health to a great degree. Excessive stress…