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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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Put Your Blues Away for Another Day

Put Your Blues Away for Another Day

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a depressed mood that can happen during the winter when the days are shorter and darker. The lack of sunlight is thought to contribute to symptoms of SAD including

Sleep is Medicine: Tips for a Restful Night

Put down the Melatonin – Let’s talk about Sleep

Authored by: Dr. Barrett Struggling with insomnia? Before you go reaching for melatonin think about what could be the underlying cause. In the world of alternative medicine it can be easy to slip into ‘green allopathy’ where you swap out

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Pre-Conception Health Plan

Authored by Dr. Hulsing Are you thinking about starting or growing your family in the future? Perhaps you wonder if you are doing everything you can to enhance your fertility and increase the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Managing Osteoarthritis Pain with Acupuncture

Managing Osteoarthritis Pain with Acupuncture

Authored by Marian Kimball Eichinger, LAc As a licensed acupuncturist, I have successfully treated the pain caused by osteoarthritis in the knee with acupuncture and other Chinese medical modalities. Acupuncture treatment for this condition has been shown to relieve knee

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