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Functional Medicine

Feb 24
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Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting

By Functional Medicine, Total Health, Weight Loss
A Science-Based, Practical Approach to Fasting for Better Health Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular health strategies in the world — and for good reason. In my practice, I’ve seen how the proper use of fasting can support weight loss, metabolic health, and even long-term disease prevention. But it’s important to understand: intermittent fasting is not…
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Feb 16
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Sleep and Insulin: The Overlooked Key to Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

By Diabetes, Functional Medicine, Weight Loss
If you are struggling with stubborn weight gain, blood sugar instability, insulin resistance, or type 2 diabetes, there’s one foundational factor that often gets overlooked: Sleep. Most people think about food, exercise, or supplements — but rarely do they consider how powerfully sleep regulates metabolism. In functional medicine, we look upstream. And one of the most important upstream regulators of…
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Nov 03
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Natural Strategies for Balancing Hormones in Women Over 40

By Functional Medicine, Hormones
As women enter their 40s, hormonal shifts often begin to show up in subtle — and sometimes not-so-subtle — ways. Energy dips, sleep patterns change, moods fluctuate, and stubborn weight gain seems to appear overnight. For many women, these changes are brushed off as “just getting older,” but they’re really signals from the body that balance has shifted. At Total…
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Oct 30
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Functional Medicine Approach to Thyroid Health in Virginia Beach

By Functional Medicine, Thyroid
Thyroid problems are far more common than most people realize. Millions of people struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, dry skin, or hair loss — yet their lab tests often come back “normal.” For many, the frustration of not feeling heard or truly understood becomes just as discouraging as the symptoms themselves. At Total Health Center in Virginia Beach,…
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Jan 24
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Improving Testosterone A functional Medicine Approach

By Hormones
TESTOSTERONE DEFICIENCY IS EPIDEMIC: In over 7,000 blood tests, more than 80% of men tested had less than optimal testosterone blood levels. This translates to more than sixteen million men suffering from "low testosterone" in the United States today. Often, otherwise healthy men in their 40’s and 50’s have less than half the testosterone of a healthy 30-year-old. TRT Costs:…
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Aug 29
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Hormonal Foundations: DHEA & Pregnenolone Overview

Hormonal Foundations: Understanding DHEA and Pregnenolone

By Functional Medicine, Hormones
The adrenal glands play a crucial role in the production of hormones such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and pregnenolone, both of which are important precursors in the synthesis of other hormones. DHEA **Production and Function**: DHEA is produced primarily in the adrenal glands, as well as in the gonads and brain. It helps create to both androgens and estrogens, the sex…
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Aug 20
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The Adrenal Glands 101: How Your Adrenals Influence Your Health

By Functional Medicine, Hormones
The adrenal glands play a crucial role in maintaining hormone balance in the body. These small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney are part of the endocrine system and are responsible for producing several important hormones that regulate various bodily functions. Structure and Function The adrenal glands consist of two main parts: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal…
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Aug 16
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Insulin Resistance and Hormone Imbalance

By Functional Medicine, Hormones
Insulin Resistance and Hormone Imbalance Insulin resistance can significantly contribute to hormonal imbalances in several ways:   **Impact on Sex Hormones**: Insulin resistance can lead to an imbalance in sex hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. This is because insulin is a major hormone that influences the balance of these minor hormones. When insulin metabolism is disrupted, it becomes…
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