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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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Body Size Does Not Equal Health

Body Size Does Not Equal Health

Authored by Dr. Barrett You cannot tell how healthy someone is by looking at their body size. Read that again. This reminder is particularly important in January when we are inundated with marketing about shrinking our bodies. We have been

Stress + Immune System

Stress + Immune System

Authored by Dr. Barrett Is stress slowly killing you? It feels that way right now and surprisingly the answer might be yes! Lately I’ve been focusing my continuing education and reading on Psychoneuroimmunology defined by Merriam Webster as “a branch

Digesting the Digestive System

Digesting the Digestive System

Authored by Dr. Barrett I often hear patients express a desire to ‘health their gut’ as a means for achieving their health goals. In naturopathic medical school I often heard the phrase ‘health starts in the gut’ or ‘treat the

Loneliness and Autoimmune Disease

Loneliness and Autoimmune Disease

Authored by Dr. Barrett This is the first article in a series exploring autoimmune disease with a holistic lens. Don’t miss upcoming articles diving into chronic infections, nutrition part 1 + part 2, hormones, environmental medicine and mind body medicine.

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