by Jessamine Sothard | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
From endless hours spent in front of computers to scrolling through smartphones, our eyes are subjected to constant strain and exposure to blue light, which can have long-term effects on our vision. Vision is always changing throughout your lifetime. It may have been...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jul 14, 2023 | Blog, Gut Health
How healthy is your gut? A simple “gut check” is one of the most comprehensive ways to assess your overall well-being. Growing research points to the importance of the gut microbiome in a wide range of functions from your immune system, to your weight, to your...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 26, 2023 | Blog, Hormone Health
Balance is the key element when it comes to cortisol, a hormone produced in your adrenal glands. One of the keys to optimal health is having just the right amount of cortisol. Not too much, not too little, but just the right amount. Cortisol performs many vital...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 19, 2023 | Blog, Functional Medicine
Disease is a big business. That’s the awful truth. The U.S. has one of the highest costs of healthcare in the world. In 2021, the average person in the U.S. spent $12,900 per year on their healthcare. You’d think for an investment like that we’d be a really...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 15, 2023 | Blog, Functional Medicine
I was a family doctor for 15 years. I had never heard of functional medicine until I started trying to find a solution for the gastrointestinal complaints my young daughter was having. I tried everything I knew to help her, took her to another primary care doctor...
by Jessamine Sothard | Jun 8, 2023 | Blog, Hormone Health
Hormones are complicated! This is true in everyone, but especially in women between menarche (the onset of menses) and menopause (the cessation of menses). Hormones fluctuate daily and are influenced by a host of factors. Your well-being relies on a complex balance...
