We’re back for part III of our thyroid series! So far, I have gone over the thyroid’s function, why problems arise, and how a root-cause, systems-based approach can help to restore balance. I also went over how the thyroid is deeply intertwined with multiple systems in the body, from the pineal gland’s influence on circadian […]

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June 10, 2025

Thyroid & Genetics: The Functional Medicine Link to Methylation, Detox, and Resilience

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Methylation is a foundation of epigenetics and plays a pivotal role within our health. And when dysfunctional, methylation can be influential in MS, ADD, ADHD, cancers, addiction, chronic fatigue, infertility, depression, Parkinson’s, and even Alzheimers. There are methylation markers, which are essentially red flags that sit on our genes and either block or allow access […]

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July 2, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Methylation

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In our fast-paced world, stress has become an almost ubiquitous presence. From work pressures to personal challenges, stressors are an inevitable part of life. While we often think of stress as a purely psychological phenomenon, its effects extend far beyond our mental state, reaching deep into the very core of our biology through the fascinating […]

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April 23, 2024

Stress and Epigenetic’s: A Holistic Perspective

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