Posts in Mental Health
ADHD Explained: Why It’s a Regulation Disorder—Not a Lack of Attention
ADHD Explained: Why It’s a Regulation Disorder—Not a Lack of Attention

ADHD is not a lack of attention. It reflects how consistently the brain can regulate focus, energy, and executive function under changing demands.

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Inflammation, Mental Health, Functional medicineMartina SturmDenver Sports and Holistic MedicineADHD executive function, executive functioning diagram, brain regulation ADHD, ADHD regulation disorder, prefrontal cortex executive function, cognitive regulation ADHD, adult ADHD brain, attention regulation, emotional regulation ADHD, working memory ADHD
Root Cause Solutions for Depression: How Functional Medicine Restores Mood Naturally
Root Cause Solutions for Depression: How Functional Medicine Restores Mood Naturally

Depression is rarely caused by a single imbalance. This in-depth guide explores how functional medicine addresses sleep, inflammation, hormones, blood sugar, gut–brain signaling, and nervous system regulation to support lasting mental wellness.

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Stress Relief, Alternative Therapy, Nutrition, Mental Health, Functional medicineMartina SturmDenver Sports and Holistic Medicinefunctional medicine depression, root cause of depression, natural depression relief, holistic mental health, hormonal imbalance depression, sleep and depression, inflammation and mood, screen time mental health, blood sugar and mood, lifestyle changes for depression, root causes of depression, depression solutions, systems biology depression, nervous system regulation, inflammation and depression, hormones and depression, gut brain connection, integrative medicine depression, depression recovery strategies
Functional Medicine for Depression: Understanding Root Causes Beyond SSRIs
Functional Medicine for Depression: Understanding Root Causes Beyond SSRIs

Depression is rarely caused by a single chemical imbalance. This article explains why SSRIs often fall short and how functional medicine identifies the root causes driving depression — from stress and gut health to inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and genetics.

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Acupuncture, Functional medicine, Mental HealthMartina SturmDenver Sports and Holistic Medicine depression treatment, functional medicine for depression, root causes of depression, antidepressant side effects, chronic stress and depression, genetic factors in depression, natural depression relief strategies
The Gut–Brain Connection: How Gut Health Shapes Mental and Physical Well-Being
The Gut–Brain Connection: How Gut Health Shapes Mental and Physical Well-Being

The gut–brain connection explains why digestive symptoms often overlap with anxiety, fatigue, brain fog, and chronic inflammation—and why supporting gut health is foundational to whole-body balance.

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Functional medicine, Digestive Health, Mental Health, TCMMartina SturmDenver Sports and Holistic Medicinegut-brain connection, gut health, mental health, microbiome, dysbiosis, vagus nerve, autonomic nervous system, leaky gut, functional medicine, traditional chinese medicine