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ENCORE EVENT! Ever wonder what your bloodwork really means? Do you have Anxiety? Depression? Joint pain? Just don’t feel well? Want to learn WHY? Join Dr. Jena for her Bloodwork Webinar and learn 5 hidden gems that can help you go from unhealthy to healthy! Grab your labs (it’s ok if they’re older) and let me teach you how to read them from a functional medicine perspective. RSVP TODAY! If you can’t make the live event, replays will be sent out for a limited time. If you know of anyone suffering from Joint Pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Insomnia, Anxiety, Depression,… Read More »

Cholesterol gets such a bad rap! The medical profession is SO behind the actual science and since the creation of statins, the AMA has been lowering the healthy cholesterol level every decade which means more people fall into the category of “high” cholesterol and their answer for that means taking a statin for life. Lab values for “healthy cholesterol” are now under 200 where in 1960 healthy values were 260. In my opinion from a Functional Medicine perspective, the current levels are way too low. You need cholesterol! AND you need healthy, unsaturated fats (avocado, olive oil, grass fed butter,… Read More »

Human beings once had almost constant contact with the Earth by walking barefoot, bathing in natural bodies of water, and sleeping on the ground. Fast-forward to the twenty-first century, and most of us have lost touch with the simple act of touching the earth daily. This chronic disconnection from the earth can make people feel ungrounded, flighty, or out of touch with the natural world. So, what does this have to do with anxiety? According to new research, getting “grounded” via direct contact with the ground or natural water may be a powerful natural remedy for occasional anxiety, sleeplessness, and… Read More »

What is considered heavy menstrual bleeding? Heavy menstrual bleeding is bleeding that lasts for more than seven days or requires changing pads or tampons every one to two hours. What causes heavy menstrual bleeding? Hormonal imbalances, uterine fibroids, polyps, endometriosis, and bleeding disorders are known causes. How do I know if I have heavy menstrual bleeding? If you are using more than ten pads or tampons during your period, consistently for more than 3 months. What are the signs and symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding? Prolonged bleeding, passing blood clots, fatigue, shortness of breath, and anemia are some of the signs… Read More »

If you are having trouble SLEEPING WELL: There may be a few issues going on: Inability to Fall Asleep: there may be too much cortisol (stress hormone) in the body. Inability to Stay Asleep: there may not be enough serotonin, a blood sugar imbalance, and/or liver issues. Both sleep disturbances can also be correlated to viruses, heavy metals, poor detox pathways, and/or the inability to process excess hormones! Inability to fall asleep: If you find that you get wound up at night and you’re not getting tired, then lowering cortisol at night is key. Changing up your evening routine is… Read More »

A perfect night out to celebrate your little one on the way! Expecting Moms… it’s time to get out of the house and we are going to help! Being a mother and doctor I KNOW that sometimes we need an excuse to spend time with our spouse or partner, RELAX and have some fun! This is exactly why we’ve created this evening out for you. Let us treat you to… Non-Alcoholic Sips (Momosa Anyone?), Craft Beer for Your Partner or Bring a friend! After you’ve filled your cup and shared some laughter, I’ll dive in to show you options for your pregnancy… Read More »

If you’re anything like me, then you can’t help but to get the winter blues living in Northern Michigan. Are there natural ways to defeat this type of depression? The colder, darker months of winter have arrived yet here are some winter depression tips and ideas to help you defeat depression. You may think you know these, but do me a favor and read them anyway. Get plenty of rest. Our schedules are often blamed for not getting enough hours of sleep. Try to make sure that you are sleeping enough (it’s when your body heals). AND, that your sleep is… Read More »