functionalmedicine Tag

The Importance of SleepGetting adequate restorative sleep is essential in maintaining optimal health. Sleep is important not only for physical health but also mental and emotional health, as well. Poor quality or inadequate sleep can have many consequences beyond feeling tired the following day. Lack of sleep or lack of...

A big part of Postnatal Depletion Syndrome (for more info on Post Natal Depletion Syndrome, click here) is nutrient insufficiencies or deficiencies. There are many vitamins, minerals and nutrients which may be out of balance due to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. These imbalances may contribute to many of the postpartum...

Postpartum health is a topic I am infinitely passionate about and there is not enough focus on in conventional care. Even as a medical provider, I found the postpartum period to be difficult to navigate, especially after my first baby. Between nutrient insufficiencies, thyroid disturbances, adrenal dysfunction and hormone imbalances, many...