Search Results: Hormone

Hormone Series: Estrogen Replacement Therapy: Estrogen 3 of 3

Bioidentical hormone therapy is a popular topic. There are many conversations and opinions on how to treat imbalances and who might be a good candidate for bioidentical hormones.   After…

Hormone Series: Using Food and Lifestyle to Balance Estrogen: Estrogen 2 of 3

Age-appropriate estrogen balance throughout a woman’s lifespan is critical for wellness, well being, longevity, and vibrance. Today we’ll discuss how estrogen imbalances are addressed through food and other lifestyle factors….

Hormone SERIES Estrogen 1 of 3

When we think about women’s hormones, we usually think of estrogen first. While men also need estrogen, as it’s required for critical thinking, in this series we will focus on…

The Hormone Hierarchy: An Introduction to the New Series on Hormones

This new blog series will discuss hormones and hormonal health as we step through many different hormones and discuss them individually. But first, in this post, I’d like to discuss…

Beyond Weight Loss With GLP-1s

A Doctor’s Guide to Benefits, Risks, & Natural Alternatives

Discover why GLP-1 medications work when other approaches fail, their surprising health benefits beyond the scale, and science-backed strategies to minimize side effects.

Your Hormones in Harmony | Part 7

Low Testosterone Symptoms in Women

Causes & Natural Solutions

Discover the hidden signs of low testosterone in women, and science-backed natural solutions to restore balance and reclaim your vitality.

Your Hormones in Harmony

High Testosterone in Women

Symptoms, Causes, & Natural Solutions

Elevated testosterone, such as in PCOS, can cause mood problems, acne, weight gain, anxiety, infertility, and various other health issues in women.  

PCOS in Young Women

Understanding the Problem & Finding Solutions

Discover why PCOS cases have increased by 67% in young women and the functional medicine approach that goes beyond birth control pills to restore true hormonal balance.

Meet Veronica Porterfield

From Global Justice to Personal Healing

Meet Veronica Porterfield (MS, LN, MPAS, PA-C)

Meet RIFM’s newest provider: Veronica Porterfield, whose remarkable journey from global justice advocate to functional medicine expert brings hope to patients seeking root-cause solutions for complex chronic conditions.

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Breathwork for Stress Relief

8 Science–Backed Techniques to Calm Your Nervous System

The Power of Your Breath Nature’s Stress Relief Tool Is stress your constant companion? You’re not alone. In today’s high–pressure world, chronic stress has become an unwelcome companion for many…

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Calm Your Anxiety With Food

The Functional Medicine Breakthrough

Discover how the gut-brain connection impacts anxiety and learn 5 science-backed dietary strategies to reduce symptoms naturally.

WARNING: Stress Is Sabotaging Your Body’s Detox System

(And Your Doctor Has No Idea)

Feeling stuck despite “trying everything”? The missing link might be in your stress response.

Spring Without Suffering

How Quercetin Blocks 96% of Histamines BEFORE Your First Sneeze (While Big Pharma Buries It)

If you’re sick of being held hostage by spring allergies while medications leave you a zombie, this discovery will make you furious.

This Ancient Detox Ritual Reduces Stress by 20%, Boosts Energy, & Could Add Years to Your Life

The Simple Reset Every Doctor Should Prescribe

Discover the home cleansing method that could add years to your life.