Menopause can wreak havoc on a woman’s health, causing a range of symptoms that can linger on for years. However, functional medicine offers a customized solution for women in menopause. Your doctor should create a plan to bring your hormones back into balance developed specifically for you after getting the full picture of your hormones.…
Hormones
How Supplements Can Help Balance Your Gut
Maintaining good gut health is never easy. Not only your diet but many other factors can affect your gut, causing gastrointestinal diseases, intestinal distress, and generally poor health. Fortunately, there is something you can do to improve your gut health. Taking the right supplements can have a powerful impact on your gut as well as…
The Five Pillars of Health: The Cornerstone of Functional Medicine
Have you ever considered what exactly good health is? Have you wondered how to achieve it? At Tri-Cities Functional Medicine, we use our Five Pillars of Health curriculum as an essential part of your treatment plan. By combining these five areas of concern and treatment, we help you achieve holistic health. What are the five…
The Link Between Your Hormones and Your Weight
Have you noticed a sudden spike in your weight, or are you losing weight for no apparent cause? Or does your weight continue fluctuating between the same 10 to 20 pounds? If so, your hormones may be to blame. At Tri-Cities Functional Medicine, we can help you better understand your hormone levels and how an…
How Functional Medicine Treats Thyroid and Hormonal Issues
The thyroid is often the source of many health problems. The thyroid gland secretes hormones and regulates most bodily processes. Therefore, maintaining the optimal function of the thyroid and balanced levels of its hormones is vital to your overall health. If your thyroid dysfunctions and produces too much or too little hormones, you may experience…
