by Jessamine Sothard | Dec 4, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
When I was a teen in the 80s and 90s, low-fat became the thing. It seemed like it would be the magic answer to staying slim and healthy. I remember bingeing on things like Licorice, Fig Newtons, and SnackWells. I thought I was making a healthy choice since they are...
by Jessamine Sothard | Nov 27, 2023 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Around the age of 40, I noticed a shift in how I felt. My weight wasn’t as easy to maintain as it had been in my younger years. Despite having a great life, I felt more irritable and moody than I had previously. Additionally, while I had the energy to do all...
by Jessamine Sothard | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog, Functional Medicine
When I went to medical school, I never heard of functional medicine. It wasn’t a choice, as a path forward, that I was aware of. While there was a lot I liked about my work as a Family Practitioner, I knew in my gut for many years that although there was a lot we were...
by Jessamine Sothard | Nov 6, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health, Hormone Health
If you constantly feel tired, you are not alone. Many health practitioners report tiredness as one of the most common patient complaints, with around 45% of people in the US experiencing constant fatigue. Getting to the root cause of fatigue can be tricky – it is...
by Jessamine Sothard | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
Do you have bad genetics? It is common to worry about family history. If there is a history of heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer’s disease in your family, it is a cause for concern. It’s wise to be mindful of your family history and take steps to prevent all...
by Jessamine Sothard | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, Hormone Health
Estrogen. Gosh, it’s so confusing! The recommendations regarding whether or not women should replace estrogen at menopause have changed over the years. Below is a breakdown of what we know and what we’ve been told. ESTROGEN IS GOOD FOR YOU. The...
