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Gut Health
The gut is the gateway to your health. We discuss common questions about how to optimize gut health from a functional perspective.
Hormone Health
Hormones determine overall health in many different ways. We cover topics like menopause and general hormone health.
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What is Black Cohosh & Can It Relieve Menopause Symptoms?
Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) is a plant in the buttercup family, native to North America. Medicinal use of black cohosh is recorded as far back

How to Choose the Best Probiotics for Gut Health
The digestive system dramatically impacts your overall health. A healthy gut almost always equates to better immune health, mental health, and even heart health. Because

Understanding the Gut Microbiome
We hear time and time again about the importance of diet in maintaining a healthy mind and body. Diet alone can help us maintain a

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Navigating menopause is no small feat. As women go through premenopause and perimenopause, their levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone begin to drop. This continues

Understanding Menopausal Weight Gain & How to Fight It
Weight gain is one of the most frustrating symptoms of menopause. Many women gain several pounds of body weight during menopause. These extra pounds are

What is the Gut-Brain Axis?
The gut-brain axis is a complex system of communication and cooperation between the gut and the brain. We’re still learning, but here’s what we know.

10 Common Menopause Symptoms
Forewarned is forearmed. As you approach this milestone, it helps to be as informed as possible about the symptoms of menopause. With a good understanding

10 Common Signs of an Unhealthy Gut & What You Can Do About Them
The gut plays a huge role in our everyday lives. Even if we’re not always aware of it, we can tell by the sheer number

9 Ways to Improve Gut Health (8 Aren’t Food)
You may have heard that you can improve your gut health with food — and this is true. However, it’s not the whole picture. While