by Molly Koivisto | Mar 22, 2022 | Women's Health
A Functional Medicine Approach to Endometriosis Endometriosis is a common chronic condition that affects up to 10% of women. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus (endometrial cells) grows outside the uterus. Normally, these cells respond to...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 24, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Thyroid, Women's Health
Diagnosing & Healing Hashimoto’s with Functional Medicine Hashimoto’s Disease is the medical name given to autoimmune hypothyroidism. It affects 1-2% of Americans, primarily women. With this autoimmune condition, the body produces antibodies known as Thyroid...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 22, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Thyroid, Women's Health
Why TSH is not enough to detect thyroid problems Between 1 and 10% of adults have some form of thyroid dysfunction. If you suspect there is a problem with your thyroid, your doctor will likely order a TSH test. Thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism,...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 3, 2021 | Fertility, Functional Medicine, Women's Health
How to Treat PCOS with Functional Medicine PCOS, short for polycystic ovary syndrome, affects 1 in 10 women. It is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of childbearing age. A typical PCOS treatment plan from traditional medicine is Metformin (a...
by Dr. Tiffany Mullen | Jun 3, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Hormonal Imbalances, Women's Health
How To Stop Suffering From PMS: Treating PMS With Functional Medicine Tired of dreading your period? You’re not alone. Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, affects over 90% of women. Often when women present with classic symptoms of PMS–fatigue, headache, bloating,...
by Alex Yampolsky | Apr 30, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Hormonal Imbalances, Women's Health
Perimenopause: What to expect and how you can thrive Chances are you’ve heard the word menopause more than perimenopause. You’ve heard about the hot flashes. And the mood swings. And the weight gain. Menopause is portrayed as this rollercoaster of symptoms that...
