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Why Have So Many People Been Feeling "Off" This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Why Have So Many People Been Feeling “Off” This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Learn how wildfire smoke and extreme heat can increase inflammation, histamine, brain fog, and fatigue, plus naturopathic strategies to support your health.
Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s and Gut Health: What New Research Says About the Microbiome

One of the most frustrating experiences for people with Hashimoto's is hearing that their thyroid numbers look "normal" while they still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, joint pain, or feeling unlike themselves. For years, these lingering symptoms were
Hashimoto's Research Update

Why You Still Feel Terrible with Normal Thyroid Labs: The Research on Euthyroid Hashimoto’s

One of the most common things I hear from new patients is some version of this: "My doctor ran my labs and said everything looks fine. But I feel exhausted, anxious, and foggy all the time. They told me it
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

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Fighting Fair

Fighting Fair

Authored by Bri Dunbar Every couple fights. Every single one. But often times couples come in to therapy when the fighting has gotten out of control. Maybe it is happening too often. Maybe the fighting has gotten too mean and

When Nature Teaches Us

When Nature Teaches Us

Authored by Erica Wallace Moore When was the last time you went to the ocean? I mean really visited it and immersed yourself in the salt water? How about on a perfect summer day? You first walk from the beach

Sperm Health by Wellness Minneapolis

Let’s Hear it for the Boys!

Authored by Dr. Lori Hulsing Historically female fertility has received the spotlight (and blame) around baby-making and male fertility has been largely ignored by doctors and scientists alike. Only recently have researchers investigated how the health of the sperm influences

Know Your Numbers

Know Your Numbers

Authored by: Dr. Barrett You just had some labs done for your corporate wellness program and the results came back normal. This means you are healthy and don’t need any additional tests, right? Wrong. Corporate wellness screenings offer very minimal

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