What Fills the Space and Other Questions About a Hysterectomy, Answered

May 13, 2024 0 Comments

General, Hysterectomy, weight gain

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As an integrative medicine practitioner specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), I often encounter women facing the prospect of a hysterectomy. This surgery, while...

6 Foods A Clinical Nutrition Expert Recommends When Taking Semaglutide

May 8, 2024 0 Comments

General, Nutrition, Semaglutide, Weight Loss

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Hi everyone, I’m Stephanie, your friendly neighborhood clinical nutritionist! Today, we’re diving into the world of GLP-1 weight loss medications like semaglutide. Now, these meds...

Is Mold Exposure Making You Sick? 3 Reasons to Get Tested and How Functional Medicine Can Help

May 6, 2024 0 Comments

Functional nutrition, General, Mold

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At Nava Health, we see a concerning number of patients struggling with chronic health issues that defy easy diagnosis. Fatigue, headaches, respiratory issues, digestive problems,...

Understanding Estrogen Dominance

May 2, 2024 0 Comments

General, Hormone Imbalance, Women's Health

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Estrogen, a vital sex hormone, plays a key role in a woman’s health, influencing everything from menstrual cycles to bone density. When estrogen levels become...

Your Body, Your Rules: A User’s Guide to Reducing Internal Inflammation

May 1, 2024 0 Comments

Functional nutrition, General, Immune System, Inflammation

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As an integrative medicine practitioner with a focus on clinical nutrition, I see countless clients walk through my door with a common enemy: chronic inflammation....

A Guide to Sustaining Your Semaglutide Weight Loss

April 24, 2024 0 Comments

General, Semaglutide, Weight Loss

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We all know the statistics – obesity rates are soaring, and with them comes a rise in chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and even...

Unveiling the Hidden Culprits: Toxicity, Mold, and Lyme Disease

April 23, 2024 0 Comments

General, Integrative medicine, Lyme Disease

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Chronic illness can feel like a labyrinth. You experience an array of seemingly unconnected symptoms, leaving you frustrated and searching for answers. At our functional...

The Perimenopause and Menopause Revolution: Why Women Deserve Better

April 16, 2024 0 Comments

General, Menopause, Perimenopause, Women's Health

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As a functional medicine physician with over 25 years of experience specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), I’ve witnessed a dramatic shift in how...

NAD+ and L-Theanine in Conquering Chronic Stress

April 15, 2024 0 Comments

General, Stress Management

Feeling stressed in the house on the sofa, There is depression due to stress problems in the living room, Become sensitive due to chronic problems at work.

Chronic stress – it’s the modern-day monster lurking in our shadows. From work deadlines to financial anxieties, the constant barrage can leave us feeling drained,...

Eating for Stress vs. Stress Eating

April 10, 2024 0 Comments

Functional nutrition, General, Stress Management

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The impact of stress on people’s health can appear in many ways every day. It shows up in fatigue, digestive issues, trouble sleeping, and changes...

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