Blog - Dr. Alexandra MacKillop

Healthy Whole Grain Bread Recipe

Search for a healthy whole grain bread recipe and you’ll quickly realize there’s a lot of confusion about what “healthy” even means when it comes to bread. Some people insist that all grains are inflammatory. Others point to traditional cultures that thrived on bread for centuries. Both perspectives miss important…
C-Section Scar Tissue Treatment Strategies

C-section scar tissue treatment strategies play a critical role in long-term recovery after cesarean birth. From a functional medicine lens, scar healing is a reflection of not only surgical technique but also inflammation control, circulation, nutrient status, and nervous system regulation. Many patients focus on cosmetic appearance alone, but the…
Gene Testing Before Pregnancy: Why and How to Harness the Power of Your DNA

For most couples, genetics aren’t even on the radar apart from eye color and whose nose or lips the baby’s most resemble. But gene testing before pregnancy can potentially make or break your fertility journey. Here’s how… Genetic testing often enters the fertility conversation through IVF, when embryo testing before…
No Sugar Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Barbecue sauce is a delicious condiment, a pantry staple, and a powerful way to add depth and character to everyday cooking. It enhances everything from grilled meats to roasted vegetables and can instantly turn simple food into something crave-worthy. However, when you take a closer look at grocery store shelves,…
Everything You Need to Know About Peptide Therapy

Peptide therapy involves using specific peptides to enhance various aspects of health and wellness. It is commonly used in anti-aging treatments to improve skin, muscle tone, and overall vitality. It also offers various benefits in the fields of sports medicine, weight management, immune system function and inflammation. Peptide therapy can…
Your Guide to Meal Prepping for Pregnancy

Are you getting ready to welcome a new baby into your family? If so, congratulations! Getting ready for baby involves a lot of prep, including the mental preparation for waking every 2 hours to feed a hungry newborn. Then again, it also involves a lot of prep for getting meals…
12 Week Weight Lifting Plan for Hormone Health

In functional medicine, we approach health by considering the interconnectedness of systems, not just symptoms. One of the most powerful tools in balancing hormones and improving metabolism is weight lifting. The benefits go beyond just muscle building. When done correctly, weight lifting improves hormonal health, optimizes metabolic function, and accelerates…
How to Increase GLP-1 Naturally

The internet has exploded with fascination about GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) because it sits at the intersection of weight loss, diabetes management, longevity, and even mental health. GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide in Ozempic/Wegovy or liraglutide in Saxenda) regulate appetite, slow stomach emptying, and influence satiety centers in the brain by…