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Perimenopause vs Menopause: How To Tell Where You Are And How Functional Medicine Can Help

Perimenopause vs Menopause: How To Tell Where You Are And How Functional Medicine Can Help

Authored by Dr. Barrett Hormonal transitions are universal but your experience doesn’t have to feel out of control. Whether you’re noticing subtle cycle shifts or are well past your final period, understanding the nuances of perimenopause and menopause empowers you

Ferritin: Exploring it's Complex Role in Health and Disease by Wellness Minneapolis

Ferritin: Exploring it’s Complex Role in Health and Disease

Authored by Dr. Barrett In the intricate web of human biology, certain molecules play pivotal roles, often quietly orchestrating vital functions behind the scenes. One such molecule that has garnered increasing attention in recent years is ferritin. Though less recognized

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Combating Loneliness

Combating Loneliness

Authored by Dr. Barrett ​I am fascinated by the connection between loneliness, social isolation, community and our health. I am not alone, there is an entire field called sociogenomics that is dedicated to examining how social factors affect the activity

Autoimmune Disease + Chronic Infections

Autoimmune Disease + Chronic Infections

Authored by Dr. Barrett This is part five in a series covering autoimmune disease. Don’t miss upcoming articles covering environmental medicine and mind body medicine. Check out previous articles covering Loneliness, GI health, nutrition part 1 and nutrition part 2,

Branch of frozen red winter berries covered in frost

Winter Toolkit

Authored by Dr. Barrett​ and Jesse Haas, CNS, LN ​Maintaining wellness all winter long is more important now than ever. Most of us face at least two major health challenges this time of year…but we’re throwing in a suggestion for

Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s Research Update Winter 2021

Authored by Dr. Barrett Myo-inostiol and Selenium for Hashimoto’s (2017) You might already know that selenium can be very helpful for Hashimoto’s. It’s an antioxidant that supports the production of glutathione. Selenium is helpful in reducing anti TPO antibodies. This

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