The Power of Nasal Breathing: How It Improves Oral & Overall Health

Learn how nasal breathing enhances nitric oxide production, improves oral health, and prevents dry mouth, gum disease, and structural changes.

Functional medicine, Immune Health, Longevity, Oral HealthMartina SturmMay 17, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine nasal breathing, mouth breathing, nitric oxide, Oral Health, Myofunctional Therapy, Breathing Techniques, Buteyko Breathing, Functional Medicine, holistic health, Breathwork

How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Food – Read Labels, Choose Clean Ingredients, and Eat Safer (Part 6)

In Part 6, we move beyond exposing hidden food toxins and focus on practical, actionable strategies. Learn how to decode tricky food labels, make smart ingredient swaps, use clean-eating apps and tools, and source truly clean, nutrient-dense food from farmers markets, CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), local co-ops, and more. This is your roadmap to detox your diet with clarity, confidence, and real-world resources.

Functional medicine, Longevity, Nutrition, ToxinsMartina SturmMay 10, 2025Detox diet, Hidden food toxins, How to detox, Clean eating tips, Avoid food toxins, Food label reading, od label reading Natural detox strategies, Holistic nutrition, Healthy food sourcing, Everyday detox practices

Is Your Drinking Water Safe? The Truth About Contaminants (Part 5)

Is your drinking water safe? Learn about hidden contaminants like PFAS, heavy metals, and pharmaceuticals in your tap water, and discover actionable steps to ensure cleaner, safer water for your family. Protect your health today!

Detox, Functional medicine, Longevity, Nutrition, ToxinsMartina SturmApril 26, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine Toxins

When Good Food Gets Contaminated: Hidden Toxins from Farming, Industry, and the Environment (Part 4)

Even the healthiest foods can hide invisible toxins like microplastics in seafood, heavy metals in kale, and pollutants from weather engineering. Discover where these contaminants come from and how to protect your health.

The Hidden Dangers of CAFO-Raised Meat & Emerging Food Alternatives (Part 3)

Uncover the risks of concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO)-raised meat, lab-grown foods, and insects in your diet. Learn how to make healthier, sustainable, and ethical food choices.

Digestive Health, Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Inflammation, Longevity, Nutrition, ToxinsMartina SturmMarch 31, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine CAFO meat health risks, lab-grown meat dangers, insect ingredients in food, factory farmed meat vs grass-fed, hidden toxins in food, sustainable meat alternatives, synthetic additives in lab meat, how to avoid insect proteins, ethical food sourcing, whole foods vs processed foods

The Dark Side of Food Processing & Engineering– GMOs, Glyphosate & Engineered Food (Part 2)

Hidden in everyday foods are GMOs, glyphosate, and harmful processing agents that can disrupt gut health, hormones, and lead to serious illnesses like cancer. Learn how these hidden dangers impact your health and how to make safer food choices.

Detox, Digestive Health, Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Immune Health, Longevity, Nutrition, ToxinsMartina SturmMarch 15, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine Toxins

The Hidden Dangers in Your Food – How to Identify Toxic Ingredients (Part 1)

Discover the hidden toxins lurking in everyday foods, their health risks, and how to avoid them. Learn to spot harmful ingredients and choose cleaner, healthier options.

Nutrition, Toxins, Longevity, Weight lossMartina SturmMarch 3, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine

From Digestion to Disease: The Alarming Effects of Dysbiosis

Your gut health affects more than just digestion—dysbiosis has been linked to chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and mental health disorders. Learn how to restore balance and protect your well-being.

Martina SturmFebruary 24, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine

Seed Oils and Colon Cancer: Understanding the Risks and Prevention

Emerging research links seed oils to inflammation and increased colon cancer risk. With rising colorectal cancer rates, it’s essential to understand their impact and explore healthier alternatives.

How Alcohol Disrupts Sleep: A Functional Medicine Approach to Restorative Rest

Discover how alcohol disrupts your sleep cycles, reduces REM sleep, and increases the risk of insomnia. Learn functional medicine strategies to improve sleep quality, restore balance, and wake up feeling refreshed. Get expert tips on nutrition, detox support, and lifestyle changes for better rest.

Why You’re Not Seeing Results from Your Supplements: Bioavailability Explained

Discover why you may not be seeing results from your supplements. Learn how bioavailability impacts nutrient absorption and how to optimize your supplement routine for better health.

Nutrition, Longevity, Functional medicine, Digestive HealthMartina SturmJanuary 1, 2025Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine supplement absorption, bioavailability, liposomal supplements, personalized supplements, functional medicine, nutrient deficiencies, clean supplements, digestive health, supplement timing, optimize supplement routine

The Hidden Dangers of Root Canals: An In-Depth Look at Health Risks and Holistic Alternatives

Uncover the hidden dangers of root canals and their link to chronic diseases. Explore holistic alternatives with Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine!

Oral Health, Immune Health, Functional medicine, Cardiovascular HealthMartina SturmDecember 2, 2024root canals risks, holistic dentistry, chronic illness root canals, root canals and autoimmune disease, dental infections cancer risk, Weston Price root canals, toxic dental materials, root canal inflammation, breast cancer dental link, dental meridians energy

A Comprehensive Guide to the AIP Diet: Reduce Inflammation & Heal Autoimmune Disease

Learn how the AIP Diet works to reduce inflammation and support autoimmune health. Discover key foods to eat and avoid, how to integrate with stress management, sleep, and other lifestyle factors, and tips on reintroducing foods for long-term wellness.

Digestive Health, Functional medicine, ToxinsMartina SturmNovember 20, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine Autoimmune Diet, AIP Diet, Functional Medicine, Gut Health, Inflammation Reduction, Immune System Support, Holistic Health, Chronic Illness Management, Nutritional Healing, Root Cause Medicine

Why High-Quality Supplements Matter: Avoid Risks and Maximize Health Benefits

Discover why high-quality supplements matter! Avoid risks and boost health with expert tips from Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine.

Nutrition, LongevityMartina SturmNovember 11, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine supplement quality, high-quality supplements, supplement contamination, heavy metals in supplements, supplement additives risks, bioavailability of supplements, choosing safe supplements, supplement fraud, herbal supplement safety, functional medicine supplements

The Hidden Dangers of Alcohol: How It Depletes Essential Nutrients and Impacts Your Health

Discover how alcohol can lead to nutrient imbalances that affect overall health and vitality. This guide explores how a functional medicine approach can help restore balance and support well-being.

Chinese medicine, Acupuncture, Longevity, Toxins, Mental HealthMartina SturmNovember 2, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine alcohol and nutrient deficiencies, effects of alcohol on health, alcohol toxicity, magnesium deficiency and alcohol, vitamin deficiencies from alcohol, alcohol brain damage, alcohol and immune dysfunction, functional medicine alcohol detox, acupuncture for alcohol addiction, alcohol and liver health

Iodine: The Missing Link to Breast Health & Preventing Cancer

Discover how iodine protects breast health, reduces fibrocystic breast disease, and lowers breast cancer risk. Learn functional medicine strategies at Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine.

Women's Health, Toxins, Nutrition, Hormone Health, Functional medicine, DetoxMartina SturmOctober 23, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine iodine breast health, iodine deficiency breast cancer, fibrocystic breast disease iodine, estrogen dominance and iodine, iodine antioxidant properties, iodine supplementation benefits, iodine hormonal balance, Lugol’s iodine breast health, iodine detox halides, iodine thyroid breast connection

Resolve Hormone Imbalances with Functional Lab Testing & BHRT

Uncover the power of advanced hormone testing for a personalized approach to BHRT and women’s health. Go beyond symptoms to explore how DUTCH and MIRA testing, micronutrient assessments, toxin testing, and gut health insights can help address PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, and menopausal symptoms at their root. Learn more about functional lab testing for optimal hormonal balance and wellness.

Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Toxins, Women's Health, Women's HelathMartina SturmOctober 12, 2024Denver Sport and Holistic Medicine hormone imbalance, PCOS, endometriosis, PMS, menopause, hormone testing, DUTCH test, micronutrients, toxins, gut health

Holistic Menopause Guide: Integrating BHRT with Lifestyle Changes

Discover how to integrate BHRT and holistic lifestyle for a smoother menopause journey. Learn about nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep, and acupuncture to support your hormone health and well-being.

Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Longevity, Women's HealthMartina SturmSeptember 29, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicinenatural menopause transition, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, holistic menopause treatment, hormone balance nutrition, menopause exercise tips, stress management menopause, sleep hygiene menopause, acupuncture for menopause, adaptogens for hormones, functional medicine menopause

Integrating BHRT during Menopause and Perimenopause with a Holistic Lifestyle: A Comprehensive Guide

Struggling with menopause symptoms? Explore BHRT for natural menopause relief from hot flashes, sleep issues, and low energy.

Cardiovascular Health, Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Longevity, Women's Health, Weight lossMartina SturmSeptember 16, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine menopause symptoms, perimenopause hormone imbalance, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, BHRT benefits, natural hormone therapy, hormone pellet therapy, transdermal hormone delivery, estrogen replacement therapy, hormone therapy for women, menopause and longevity

Detox Done Right: A Comprehensive Guide to Safe and Effective Detoxification

Toxins are everywhere—from mold and heavy metals to plastics and pesticides. Learn how to support your body’s natural detox process safely and effectively with expert-backed tips from Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine.