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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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Self Compassion

Self Compassion

Authored by Dr. Barrett We live in a culture that teaches us to be self critical. We grow up internalizing the ideal that we must push ourselves to achieve greatness. It’s easy to put high expectations on ourselves leading to

How Healing Works

How Healing Works

Authored by Dr. Barrett I only give this book three stars. It might be overly harsh but in all honesty, I am a little tired of conventional providers ‘discovering’ concepts that we have known for centuries and writing a book

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Mind-Body Strategies for Life During a Pandemic

Compiled by #TeamWellness Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash In a time of so much uncertainty, we’re all needing anchors to keep us grounded and calm. Here is a list of resources to help you relieve stress and worry during

Five Tips to Keep Cancer off the Grill

Five Tips to Keep Cancer off the Grill

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN I was finishing my nutrition dietetics degree at the University of Minnesota when the headlines ruined summer: “Scientists Discover Grilling Causes Cancer.” What unfolded was actually even worse. Not only did this research ruin

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