Functional Medicine Blog

Struggling with unexplained allergic reactions, dizziness, or fatigue? MCAS and POTS often go hand-in-hand, especially in those with mold toxicity, Lyme, or long COVID. This blog explores the connection between these syndromes and offers natural treatment strategies—from limbic retraining to low histamine diets and root-cause healing. Learn how to regulate your immune and nervous systems for long-term relief and improved quality of life.

Menopause is a natural transition, but for many women, it brings a wave of uncomfortable symptoms — from hot flashes and brain fog to...

Perimenopause is the transitional phase before menopause when hormone levels begin to shift, often causing symptoms like mood swings, irregular periods, fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain. At Your Functional Health, we take a root-cause approach to help you navigate perimenopause with balance and ease. Using functional lab testing, nutrition, and natural hormone support, we guide you through this phase so you can feel like yourself again—energized, clear, and empowered.

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) causes widespread symptoms like eczema, hives, food sensitivities, fatigue, and brain fog due to overactive immune cells releasing histamine. Root causes include mold toxicity, gut imbalances, chronic infections, nutrient deficiencies, and nervous system dysregulation. Functional medicine helps uncover and address these triggers to restore balance and reduce flares.

Struggling with bloating, gas, or irregular bowels? Learn the key differences between SIBO and IBS, how to tell them apart.

Your gut is more than digestion—it's central to immune balance. Leaky gut, dysbiosis, and chronic inflammation can trigger or worsen autoimmune conditions. Learn how healing your gut may help calm your immune system and restore resilience.

Learn what estrogen dominance is, its common symptoms, and the root causes behind it—from stress to gut issues to toxins.

Struggling with carb cravings? Discover the surprising reasons behind your cravings, whether it's blood sugar imbalance, stress, gut health.

Discover how Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) can help women restore energy, libido, mood, and overall wellness!

What Was the Flexner Report? In 1910, Abraham Flexner published the Flexner Report , a groundbreaking document that reshaped the U.S....

Learn about oxidative stress, how it affects aging and chronic disease, and ways to reduce free radical damage. Learn more about your risks!

As interest in mental health continues to grow, one surprising factor has emerged as a key player: our gut health. The gut-brain...

Why is Alzheimer’s Called Type 3 Diabetes? Alzheimer’s disease is often referred to as Type 3 Diabetes  because of its strong connection...

Depression is linked to neuroinflammation, gut health, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Learn how to address the root causes naturally and imp

Understanding Testosterone Therapy Testosterone therapy is commonly used to treat low testosterone (low T) levels  in men, helping...

Research shows that imbalances in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, and difficulty losing fat.

What is Fasting? Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food and/or caloric beverages for a specific period of time , allowing the...

What is Epitalon? Epitalon , also known as Epithalon, is a synthetic tetrapeptide  derived from Epithalamin , a naturally occurring...

The Link Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being Gut health plays a role in mental well-being Did you know that your gut health  plays a...

Why Is Losing Weight So Difficult? Why is it a struggle to lose weight? For many people, weight loss isn’t just about eating less and...