TTC is an emotionally charged season. From hormone fluctuations to the desire for a child to the fears and frustrations of unknowns, family planning is anything but easy. It requires enormous investments of time, energy, emotions, and for many, money. With IVF or egg freezing, the number one concern my patients have is how to … More Fertility Supplements for Egg Health (and Egg Freezing)
Don’t get me wrong, I love me some Walmart gummy vitamins. I may or may not have purchased them before purely for snacking purposes (I know this is ill-advisable) but despite their fantastic texture and brilliant flavor, they really don’t do much for a person by way of nutrition. Here’s the main problem: even if … More My Daily Supplement Routine (Prenatal Edition)
I’ve been receiving quite a few questions from folks reading my blog and Instagram regarding my work in functional medicine. So, I wanted to do a broad-scope post that hopefully answers any questions you may have about what functional medicine is, what it takes to become a provider, and what it’s like to be a … More An Overview of Functional Medicine
The holidays are over and Chicago winter is in full swing, which means that most of us are starting to feel the effects of such cloudy, dreary winter days. I’ve never been one of those folks that likes winter. In fact, I generally dislike it because I don’t like being cold, and I am prone … More 5 Ways to Fight Winter Fatigue (Naturally!)
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