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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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COVID-19 & The Microbiome: Understanding The Path To Recovery

Authored by Dr. Aidanne I Recovering from a COVID19 infection can be challenging enough, let alone living with long COVID symptoms after the infection clears. Digestive upset (ie. nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting) and bowel movement changes are among the more

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Taking It In Stride: How Walking In Nature With Friends Is Saving My Sanity During A Pandemic

Authored by Lynn Salmon-Easter, Reiki Master I have to be honest, these days I deeply desire to see people in-person. I crave seeing my friend’s face and I long to laugh, cry and (maybe) even curse with a real live

Perfectionism and Autoimmunity by Wellness Minneapoils

Perfectionism and Autoimmunity

Authored by Dr. Barrett ​This is a follow up to Self Criticism and Autoimmunity. Perfectionists are often the harshest self critics. Brene Brown, Ph.D defines perfectionism as “a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I

Self Criticism and Autoimmunity by Wellness Minneapolis

Self Criticism and Autoimmunity

Authored by Dr. Barrett We must take a holistic look at complicated ​chronic diseases. This includes exploring the connection between our mind and body. When we are critical of ourselves, it has negative consequences for our health and even impacts

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