Gluten can contribute to intestinal permeability by disrupting the gut barrier and triggering immune activation. Learn the signs of gluten-related leaky gut and how to support healing at the root cause.
Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications are increasingly used for weight loss—but do they address the real reasons the body holds weight? This article explores how Ozempic works, potential risks and side effects, and why a root-cause, metabolic approach leads to more sustainable results.
Alcohol disrupts the gut microbiome, damages intestinal barrier integrity, and drives systemic inflammation through the gut–brain axis. This article explains how alcohol affects gut health, why symptoms often occur without digestive complaints, and why a systems-based clinical approach matters for long-term health.
Chronic mold exposure can quietly disrupt immunity, fuel inflammation, and drive long-term health issues that are often overlooked. Learn how mold toxicity affects the body over time and how a functional medicine approach identifies the root cause.
Chronic stress is more than an emotional issue—it is a biologic signal that can suppress thyroid hormone activation, increase reverse T3, and reduce cellular responsiveness. This guide explains the adrenal–thyroid connection and why a systems-based approach is often the missing piece when thyroid symptoms persist.
Gut health plays a critical role in thyroid hormone conversion, immune regulation, and nutrient absorption. This article explains how intestinal dysfunction can drive persistent thyroid symptoms, autoimmune activity, and poor response to medication—even when labs appear normal.
A clear, physiology-first explanation of how the immune system works, why regulation matters more than stimulation, and how immune imbalance develops over time.
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.
Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune process that gradually damages the thyroid—often years before standard labs appear abnormal. This article explains why Hashimoto’s is immune-driven and how root-cause care differs from symptom management.
Acupuncture may help digestive issues like IBS, reflux, bloating, constipation, and inflammation by improving gut motility, calming the nervous system, and supporting gut–brain regulation through a functional medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine approach.
Weight loss resistance in hypothyroidism is driven by metabolic adaptation—not lack of effort. This article explains how impaired thyroid signaling affects metabolism, stress hormones, insulin sensitivity, and fat oxidation, and why conventional dieting often fails.
Seed oils are everywhere in modern foods, yet most people don’t realize how often they consume them. This article explains what seed oils are, where they hide, and which everyday fat swaps can help reduce exposure without overthinking your diet.
Stopping birth control with PCOS can trigger rebound symptoms like acne, irregular cycles, and metabolic disruption. This guide explains why the transition off hormonal birth control is different with PCOS, what to expect, and how to prepare your body so regulation can return more smoothly.
Microneedling after menopause can help restore skin firmness, texture, and collagen production without surgery. Learn how estrogen decline affects skin aging—and how microneedling, peptides, and integrative care support healthy, resilient skin after menopause.
Acupuncture is often used as a supportive therapy for PCOS due to its effects on nervous system regulation, hormonal signaling, stress physiology, and ovulatory communication. This article explains how acupuncture fits into an integrative approach to PCOS care.
Discover how acupuncture and vagus nerve stimulation can relieve anxiety, depression, PTSD, and improve your mental health through holistic treatments at Denver Sports & Holistic Medicine.
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.
