Is 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 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 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 MoreUncover the hidden dangers of root canals and their link to chronic diseases. Explore holistic alternatives with Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine!
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreLow-quality supplements can expose you to hidden contaminants, misleading labels, and even undeclared drugs. This in-depth guide explains how supplement quality breaks down, the real risks consumers face, and how to choose safe, clinical-grade products that actually support long-term health.
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 MoreAdvanced functional lab testing reveals the root causes of hormone imbalances. Learn how DUTCH, nutrient, toxin, and gut testing personalize BHRT care.
Read MoreDiscover 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.
Read MoreLearn how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) supports women through perimenopause and menopause using a holistic, personalized, and longevity-focused approach.
Read MoreDetoxification is not a cleanse or a temporary diet—it is a complex, continuous biological process that depends on liver function, nutrient status, gut health, and safe elimination pathways. This in-depth guide explains how detoxification actually works, outlines the three phases of liver detox, and shows how to reduce toxic load safely without triggering detox reactions or re-toxification.
Read MoreHeavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic quietly accumulate through food, water, supplements, and everyday products. Learn how functional medicine identifies exposure, supports safe detoxification, and reduces long-term health risks.
Read MoreSleep apnea affects millions and often goes undiagnosed. At Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine, Dr. Martina Sturm explores a comprehensive approach combining CPAP, lifestyle changes, functional medicine, and acupuncture to uncover root causes and support long-term healing.
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.
Read MoreInfertility isn't just a female issue—male factors contribute to nearly half of all cases. In this blog, we explore the root causes of male infertility and how holistic strategies like functional medicine, lifestyle changes, and acupuncture can help improve sperm quality and enhance a couple’s chance of conception naturally.
Read MoreMigraines are more than headaches. This article explains the root causes of migraines and how a functional medicine approach—addressing gut health, hormones, nutrients, stress, and nervous system regulation—can support long-term relief.
Read MoreThe low FODMAP diet is a clinically validated elimination diet used to reduce bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and constipation in IBS, SIBO, and other functional gut disorders.
Read MoreEndocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are hidden in everyday products—from food packaging and personal care items to tap water and household cleaners. Learn how these toxins interfere with hormone signaling, increase disease risk, and what practical steps can help reduce exposure and protect long-term hormonal health.
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