Thyroid Health
19 Signs You’re Achieving Optimal Health
19 Milestones To Achieving Optimal Health How would you rate your own health? Most people rate their health as “pretty good” – even the ones coming to see me. And yet, when I dig a little deeper, asking about medications and symptoms, sleep quality and energy level and mood, I find that many of them…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just One Thing Making You Sick: Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing
It’s Not Just One Thing Making You Sick: Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing People don’t come to see me because they are feeling great. They come to see me, in my capacity as a functional medicine practitioner, because something is wrong. They have a particular health issue, or multiple issues, or just a general feeling…
Read MorePharmaceutical Overload: Why You Might Not Need That Prescription
Pharmaceutical Overload: Why You Might Not Need That Prescription There is no question that the pharmaceutical industry makes a profit. According to the World Health Organization, the global pharmaceuticals market is worth $300 billion annually, and that figure is expected to rise to $400 billion within the next three years. But what happens when medical…
Read MoreThe 9 Genes That Can Determine Your Health
The 9 Genes That Can Determine Your Health Your genetics influence almost every aspect of your health. Everything from your weight, mood, hormones, and immune system can be traced back to your DNA. As humans we want to know as much about ourselves as possible and because of this the demand for direct-to-consumer genetic testing…
Read MoreMy Journey With Autoimmune Thyroid Reactivity
My Journey With Autoimmune Thyroid Reactivity I’ve always been a clean eater for at least the last 6 years as Dr. Cole’s Functional Medicine clinic manager. I cheated when I ate out every now and then like any person does, but over the last couple of years, I’ve been more focused on taking care of…
Read MoreAll About Ashwagandha: The Wellness World’s Most-Loved Adaptogen
All About Ashwagandha: The Wellness World’s Most-Loved Adaptogen One of the wellness world’s favorite tools these days are adaptogens – powerful herb and plant medicines that help the body adapt to stress and regain balance. Health-oriented businesses love to highlight these plant substances – from Ginseng and Holy Basil to medicinal mushrooms – by creating…
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