Understanding the Thyroid’s Role in Your Health Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the neck, but its impact on your body is anything but small. It plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, mood, temperature, and hormonal balance. During Thyroid Awareness Month, it’s important to highlight how common thyroid dysfunction is […]
Rethinking New Year Health Goals Many patients at our Houston functional medicine clinic begin the year feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice. Our integrative medicine approach in Houston, TX focuses on simple, sustainable habits that support hormones, metabolism, and overall wellness. Instead of perfection, aim for consistency. Habit #1: Build Balanced Meals Blood sugar balance […]
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Holiday Eating Without Guilt: A Functional Medicine Guide You can enjoy holiday foods AND protect your metabolism, you just need a strategy. Here’s how to eat well during Christmas week without sacrificing your health or your goals. 1. Eat protein before every party Protein reduces cravings by 40-60% and keeps you full. Examples: eggs, chicken, […]
How to Keep Your Hormones Balanced During the Holiday Season December brings joy—but it also brings stress, sugar, late nights, travel, and routines that get thrown off overnight. For many people, especially women, this season can trigger hormone imbalances that show up as: Fatigue Belly weight gain Mood swings Poor sleep Cravings Bloating Feeling “wired […]
Most people think blood sugar problems only matter if you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes. But the truth is, blood sugar swings affect energy, mood, cravings, sleep, and long-term health – even long before labs show a problem. From morning coffee drinks to holiday parties, it’s easy for glucose levels to jump around this time of […]
As the holidays approach, it’s easy to get caught up in the sweets, stress, and busyness of the season. But for those living with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, this time of year can be especially challenging. The good news? You can still enjoy the season while keeping your blood sugar (and your energy) steady. At Mind […]
Enjoy the Holidays Without the Sugar Crash 🎄 The holidays are meant to be celebrated, not survived. But between the casseroles, pies, and party platters, this season can test even the most balanced metabolism. That’s why we created our Functional Holiday Meal Guide; your go-to resource for enjoying festive meals that love your body back. Our […]
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and while brushing and flossing may seem routine, your oral health plays a much bigger role in your overall wellness than you might think. The Mouth as a Window to the Body You mouth is home to hundreds of types of bacteria: some beneficial, others harmful. When oral bacteria become […]
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