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…
Hormones
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…
How Tired Is Too Tired: When Should I Worry About Fatigue?
Fatigue describes a lingering feeling of tiredness that won’t go away with a good sleep. Energy levels naturally go up and down at different times in our lives, but if your overwhelming sense of fatigue won’t go away, there may be a reason. It’s not normal to be so tired you can feel it in…
