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

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

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

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

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.

Heavy Metal Toxicity: The Hidden Threat Lurking in Your Food, Water, and Environment

Heavy metal toxicity is an overlooked but serious health concern. Learn how functional medicine addresses toxic exposures from lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic—while supporting safe, effective detoxification strategies tailored to your body.

Cardiovascular Health, Anti-aging, Functional medicine, Longevity, ToxinsMartina SturmAugust 26, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine heavy metal toxicity, lead poisoning, mercury exposure, cadmium health risks, arsenic contamination, functional medicine detox, environmental toxins, heavy metal detoxification, oxidative stress, holistic health strategies

Endocrine Disruptors Explained: How Everyday Toxins Affect Your Hormones

Hormone imbalances caused by environmental toxins are a significant public health concern. By understanding the sources and impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), you can take proactive steps to reduce your exposure and protect your hormonal health.

Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Longevity, Men's Health, ToxinsMartina SturmJune 10, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine endocrine disrupting chemicals, hormone imbalance, toxins and hormones, EDC exposure, natural hormone health, detox endocrine disruptors, personal care toxins, hormone-safe products, clean living tips, environmental toxins health

Holistic Osteoporosis Prevention: Functional & Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach

Postmenopausal women are at higher risk for osteoporosis, but a proactive, holistic approach can help. Learn how functional and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can support bone health through nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, and herbal remedies.

Alternative Therapy, Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Anti-aging, Functional medicine, Longevity, Women's HealthMartina SturmMay 28, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, functional medicine for bone health, traditional Chinese medicine osteoporosis, acupuncture for bone density, natural osteoporosis prevention, holistic bone health strategies, estrogen and bone loss after menopause, medications that weaken bones, herbal remedies for osteoporosis, Denver holistic osteoporosis treatment

Why Poor Sleep Is More Dangerous Than You Think — And How to Fix It

Sleep is a vital cornerstone of health, yet millions suffer from poor sleep or insomnia. Beyond feeling tired, chronic sleep loss can lead to serious health risks like diabetes, heart disease, and depression. This article explores why good sleep matters, what disrupts it, and proven ways to restore healthy sleep patterns for lasting wellness.

Functional medicine, Longevity, TCMMartina SturmMarch 26, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine oor sleep, sleep disorders, insomnia causes, sleep hygiene tips, cortisol melatonin balance, gut health and sleep, hormone imbalance and sleep, acupuncture for sleep, effects of sleep deprivation, how to improve sleep quality

Alcohol and Gut Health: How Drinking Leads to Leaky Gut & Inflammation

Alcohol disrupts your gut microbiome, damages your intestinal lining, and triggers leaky gut syndrome—fueling inflammation throughout your body. Learn how even moderate drinking can affect your digestion, immunity, and mood, and discover science-backed, holistic strategies to heal your gut naturally.

Functional medicine, Longevity, Digestive Health, ToxinsMartina SturmJanuary 17, 2024Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine alcohol and gut health, leaky gut syndrome, gut microbiome disruption, inflammation and alcohol, gut healing tips, functional medicine gut health, natural gut repair, alcohol effects on digestion, holistic gut health, gut inflammation remedies

How Functional Medicine Can Help You Lose Weight Beyond Eating Your Vegetables

Unlock the secrets to sustainable weight loss with functional medicine. Discover how gut health, hormone balance, and lifestyle changes go beyond diet and exercise to help you lose weight and improve overall health.

Anti-aging, Functional medicine, Women's Health, LongevityMartina SturmOctober 27, 2023Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine weight loss