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Unraveling the Threads: Stress, Cortisol, Inflammation, and Weight Gain in WomenIn the intricate tapestry of women's health, the connection between stress and various physiological responses plays a profound role. As a clinician passionate about holistic well-being, I want to talk a bit about the delicate dance between stress, cortisol levels,...

Thyroid HealthAt Wild Rice Wellness, we believe that a comprehensive hormone evaluation and treatment plan includes managing your thyroid health.The thyroid gland holds a unique and vital role in influencing various aspects of our daily lives, from energy levels to metabolic function. Let’s dig a little deeper in understanding, exploring...

Eat the Rainbow Challenge!Join Wild Rice Wellness this week for the Eat the Rainbow Challenge! With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner it seems there are rainbows every, and what better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and that feeling of Spring in the air than to add more...

Unexplained InfertilityUnexplained Infertility. Is it really unexplained? Or have the missing pieces just not been uncovered? Unexplained infertility is a really frustrating diagnosis. The good news, I am here to tell you, is that there are many aspects of fertility that do not get attention in the conventional model and...

Functional 4th Trimester Care and Support How can Functional Medicine Support Moms in the 4th Trimester?We've all heard about the 4th trimester as it relates to maternity leave and all the necessary needs and things to do to care for baby but what about using the 4th trimester and beyond to...

Stress and Hormones: How are they related?As we are fully into 2024, let's talk about how stress and hormones are so intricately related, how stress and hormone imbalance can contribute to weight gain, and of course, explore some solutions to keep your hormone health in check! The Stress-Hormone Connection: Cortisol and...

Continuous Glucose Monitoring What is all the buzz about continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)? Continuous glucose monitoring or CGM is making headlines and for good reason. This tiny little piece of technology is revolutionizing our approach to hormonal and metabolic wellness. It is an amazing tool to personalize your nutrition and patterns of...

Holistic Winter SkincareWell it is officially winter here in Colorado and with the recent sub-zero temperatures, I've had to kick up my holistic winter skincare regimen a bit! Surviving winter's harsh embrace requires a skincare arsenal. Skincare Starts from WithinWhile topical skincare is what most people think of when they...

 Navigating PCOS: Understanding the Link with Metabolic DysfunctionPCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is something I am seeing more and more of in my practice so today we will discuss navigating PCOS and the many facets that go beyond the conventional approach of birth control and metformin. PCOS is a complex condition...