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Glucose Regulation Part 2: Low Blood Sugar
Glucose Regulation Part 2: Low Blood SugarLow blood sugar creates inflammation and stresses your system While we sometimes think of low blood sugar being just an inconvenience, when it becomes a pattern it can have consequences for our wellbeing, including brain,...
Glucose Regulation Part 1: High Blood Sugar
The Gut-Brain ConnectionLinking Digestive Health and Cognitive Function It is often said that a healthy gut is the cornerstone of overall well-being, but the profound connection between the gut and the brain must also be considered when building a foundation of...
Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna (Near, Mid and Far) and What it Means
Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna (Near, Mid and Far) and What it Means WHY INFRARED SAUNAS ARE BETTER THAN OTHER SAUNAS No matter your experience with sauna, you have probably heard about infrared by now, but you may not feel clear on how it differs from more...
Seasonal Change and Health: Strategies for a Better Winter
Seasonal Change and Mental Health: Strategies for a Better Winter By Kirsten Petersen, DC When you notice the leaves starting to change around you, the air becoming brisk, and the evening light waning, how does it make you feel? Some people can’t wait for this season...
Do You Have PCOS?
Do You Have PCOS? By Kirsten Petersen, DC Do you have the suspicion that something is wrong with your hormones, but you’re not sure what? While there are many possible culprits, a common one that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age in the US is PCOS - Polycystic...
What Supplements Should You be Taking?
What Supplements Should You be Taking? Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Supplements for You By Kirsten Petersen, DC Do we really need supplements? Aren’t we able to receive all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other nutrients our bodies need from...
Liver Dysfunction and Toxic Burden – How to Support Healthy Liver Function
Liver Dysfunction and Toxic Burden - How to Support Healthy Liver Function By Kirsten Petersen, DC The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the body. It aids in detoxifying our blood, producing bile to appropriately digest fats, breaking down...
Five Breathing Techniques and When to Use Them
Five Breathing Techniques and When to Use Them By Kirsten Petersen, DC Feeling stressed? Tired? Emotionally drained? The way you breathe strongly affects the chemical and physiological activities in your body. When you’re stressed, you might notice that your...
Functional vs. Conventional Medicine
Functional Medicine vs. Conventional Medicine By Kirsten Petersen, DC The field of functional medicine has rapidly been gaining popularity over the past decade as individuals seek out more comprehensive approaches to their chronic illnesses. But how do we decide when...
Do You Need Gut Testing?
How does functional gut testing work and is it right for you?