Insights: Blog Posts & Columns
“This Kind of Thing Doesn’t Happen to Me.” Oregon Functional Medicine Provider Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
As humans, it is normal to have an "us and them" mentality, especially when it comes to cancer. "Cancer happens to other people, not me," is a common thought, but...
Hormone Balance and Its Role in Hair Growth
Understanding how hormones influence hair growth can empower you to make informed choices about your health and appearance. Hormones play a crucial role in various bodily functions, including the growth...
Boost Your Immune System: Expert Advice on Nutrition, Toxins, and Lifestyle for the Upcoming Flu Season
Flu season is a dreaded time of year for many as people scramble to boost their immune systems and avoid falling victim to the latest bug making the rounds. When...
The Healing Power of Deep Sleep: How Quality Rest Impacts Your Health
Approximately one-third of all adults in the US aren’t getting enough sleep, and it is causing health problems the likes of which we have never seen before. In the hurried...
Restoring Balance: 14 Techniques to Regulate Your Nervous System
Regulating your nervous system is crucial for overall well-being and maintaining a sense of balance in your life. Stress, if left unmanaged, can have detrimental effects on your physical and...
Optimizing Hormones: The Case for Hormone Pellet Therapy
In recent years, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) using pellets has gained recognition for its numerous benefits. Pellets are a form of bioidentical hormone replacement that closely mimics the hormones naturally...
Maximize Your Golden Years: 6 Simple Steps to Stay Vibrant and Healthy
Aging is something we all think about, often with concerns like pain, less mobility, and memory lapses. But what if you could live your later years full of energy, with...
Living with Acne: Exploring the Functional Medicine Approach
Advancements in medicine have greatly improved the treatment of acne, a common skin condition affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. While most people find success in managing their acne...
Addressing Chronic Inflammation for a Healthier America
Getting older is challenging in and of itself. Aches and pains that were never present become the norm. But for people with chronic inflammation, the health risks become even more...
Optimizing Testosterone Levels for Men’s Health: A Comprehensive Approach
Some health issues are expected to happen with age—like an aching back and weight gain. But there are also those issues that men are less inclined to discuss, like sexual...
