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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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Tips for Safe Snow Removal by Wellness Minneapolis

Tips for Safe Snow Removal

Authored by Dr. Jillian ‘Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow’ plays in the background. You sit in your favorite chair with a cup of tea as you watch the fluffy snowflakes begin to fall. What a beautiful

Microbiome Health by Wellness Minneapolis

Microbiome

Authored by Dr. Sara Jean Barrett We have trillions of microorganisms (bacteria, viri, parasites) living in our intestinal tract. This is called the microbiome or gut microbiota. Your microbiome starts to develop the moment you are born and complete colonization

Stay Healthy this School Year – Tips for a Strong Immune System by Wellness Minneapolis

Stay Healthy this School Year – Tips for a Strong Immune System

Authored by Dr. Sidney Pharis Just like that – summer is over, kids are back in school, and fall & winter is in the not too distant future. Before we know it the constant coughs and sniffles will begin, illnesses

You're Stronger as Part of a Team

You’re Stronger as Part of a Team

Authored by Monica Mack, CHC Having the support and accountability of others can be a critical factor in the success of reaching certain goals, such as weight loss. When you rely on the support of others, you have someone other

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