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We’ve officially entered peak cold and flu season, and many of you are already feeling the effects: sinus pressure, fatigue, sore throats, congestion, and that general “something is off” feeling. As someone who used to struggle with chronic sinus infections—especially when exposed to mold—I understand how disruptive this season can be. From a functional medicine perspective , the goal is not just to “treat” symptoms, but to build an internal environment that is naturally resi

When most people think of spices, they think flavor. A sprinkle of cinnamon on oatmeal, a dash of cumin in chili, or the warmth of ginger in tea. But what if I told you those little jars in your kitchen are more than just flavor enhancers—they’re powerful healers in disguise? For centuries, cultures around the world have used spices not just to season food, but to support health, prevent disease, and even aid recovery. Modern science is finally catching up, confirming what tr

When most people go in for a yearly check-up, they’ll often get a standard cholesterol test—sometimes called a lipid panel . It’s the one that reports your total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. While helpful, this test is only giving us the “big picture.” Think of it like a blurry photograph—you can see the shapes, but not the details. That’s where the NMR lipid panel  comes in. NMR stands for nuclear magnetic resonance , a technology that takes that same picture of

When most people hear the word peptides , their first thought is skincare ads promising fewer wrinkles. But peptides are far more than a...