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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…

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,…

The Negative Impact of Not Sleeping Enough

July 8, 2021

cortisol, functional medicine, Healthy Living, sleep, stress, wellness

Most of us love to get a lot of good sleep but I do meet people who tell me that all they need is four to five hours of sleep. Research shows that if you consistently get less than six…

Troubleshooting Your Period

March 30, 2021

holistic medicine, menstrual cycle, ovulation, period health, stress, women's health

To have a healthy period, you must start researching and paying attention to your own body. Having a healthy period isn’t just important if you are trying to conceive. If your period is out of whack, it could be a…

The Importance of Having a Healthy Period

December 15, 2020

functional medicine, menstrual cycle, ovulation, period health, progesterone, stress

It’s a wonderful time of year but instead of feeling gratitude, love, and peace, we often feel the pressures and stress of the holidays. The holidays this year may feel extra stressful because of how difficult this year has been…

Breast Cancer Prevention

October 19, 2020

estrogen, exercise, functional medicine, inflammation, physical exams, sleep, stress, wellness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about prevention. I want to share tips for reducing the risk of developing breast cancer, both for men and women. These tips will…

The Damaging Effects of Stress

May 26, 2020

cortisol, functional medicine, gut health, health, stress

The prolonged stress and emotions from going through a natural disaster, such as the current pandemic, can have major impacts on our bodies and minds. Research has shown from past natural disasters, that natural disasters cause increased rates of depression…