Fasting offers powerful metabolic and longevity benefits for women — when done correctly. Learn how to align fasting with your hormonal cycle to support energy, fertility, hormone balance, and long-term health without triggering stress or hormone disruption.
Read MorePain relief medications often suppress symptoms—but at a cost. Discover how Tylenol, NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and opioids can deplete nutrients, strain detox pathways, injure the gut, and weaken the body’s natural ability to heal.
Read MoreLong-term use of statins, metformin, diuretics, and beta blockers can quietly deplete CoQ10, magnesium, B vitamins, and electrolytes—driving fatigue, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular strain. This evidence-based guide explains how medication-related nutrient depletion occurs and what a functional medicine approach looks like for restoring metabolic resilience.
Read MoreKetosis and fasting can be powerful metabolic tools—but only when applied strategically. Learn how keto works, who benefits, common pitfalls like cortisol-driven blood sugar spikes, and how to personalize ketosis using a functional medicine approach.
Read MoreLearn the truth about salt and blood pressure. Discover why low-sodium diets can harm your health and how to choose clean, mineral-rich salts free of toxins.
Read MoreDiabetes doesn’t develop overnight—it’s the result of years of hidden metabolic dysfunction. In this blog, we explore how diabetes develops, what causes insulin resistance, and the lifestyle habits that silently raise your risk. Learn the early warning signs, associated diseases, and how to prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes with a functional medicine approach.
Read MoreMagnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions and is one of the most common hidden deficiencies driving fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues, hormone imbalance, and chronic illness.
Read MoreLearn how poor oral health links to chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Discover functional medicine tips from Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine!
Read MoreShilajit is a powerful mineral-rich adaptogen that supports energy, detoxification, hormone balance, and brain health. Learn how Black Lotus Shilajit stands out for purity and potency—and how we use it in functional protocols at Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine.
Read MoreHidden toxins don’t just come from ingredients—they come from how and where food is sourced, processed, packaged, and prepared. In Part 6 of this series, you’ll learn practical, real-world strategies for shopping cleaner, choosing safer food sources, filtering water, and reducing toxic exposure through daily habits—without overwhelm or perfectionism.
Read MoreIs your drinking water truly safe? From PFAS and heavy metals to pharmaceuticals and fluoride, modern water supplies may contain hidden contaminants that impact hormones, gut health, immunity, and long-term health. Learn what’s in your water and how to protect yourself.
Read MoreEven organic, whole foods can contain hidden toxins. Learn how microplastics, heavy metals, and environmental pollution contaminate food—and what you can do to protect your health.
Read MoreCAFO-raised meat, lab-grown food technologies, and insect-derived ingredients are increasingly common—but rarely transparent. Part 3 of this food toxin series explores how industrial meat production and emerging food alternatives may impact hormones, gut health, immunity, and long-term metabolic resilience.
Read MoreGMOs, glyphosate, and modern food processing expose us to hidden toxins long before food reaches the label. Learn where they hide and how to reduce exposure.
Read MoreFood labels are often misleading, hiding toxic additives behind unfamiliar or deceptive names. In Part 1 of this six-part series, learn how to identify hidden toxins in processed foods—including artificial sweeteners, seed oils, preservatives, and GRAS-approved chemicals—and make safer, more informed choices for long-term health.
Read MoreEmerging 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.
Read MoreDiscover 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.
Read MoreTaking supplements without results is often an absorption issue—not a dosage problem. This guide explains bioavailability, nutrient forms, digestion, and delivery methods so your supplements actually work.
Read MoreIodine plays a critical yet often overlooked role in breast health. This article explores how iodine supports estrogen balance, protects breast tissue, reduces fibrocystic breast changes, and may influence long-term breast cancer risk—while examining iodine deficiency, halide toxicity, dosing considerations, and clinical testing through a functional medicine lens.
Read MoreYeast infections aren’t just vaginal. Candida overgrowth can affect the gut, mouth, skin, and even systemic health—often driving symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and recurrent infections. Learn the hidden causes of yeast overgrowth and how functional medicine addresses the root imbalance for lasting relief.
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