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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?
What is Functional Medicine?
What is Functional Medicine? by Kirsten Petersen, DC When you go to a traditional doctor with a set a symptoms, you usually leave with a diagnosis. You may also get a prescription, or some other type of recommended treatment to help with the symptoms. But rarely do...
Autumn Roasted Vegetable Salad
Autumn Roasted Vegetable Salad About this Recipe This colorful vegetable salad based on a dish at True Food Kitchen showcases the flavors of fall, and provides lots of detoxifying compounds in the form of cruciferous veggies. Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and...
Creating a Powerful Morning Ritual
Think of your decisions first thing in the morning as setting the tone for the rest of your day. It's tempting to go right to the external world after exiting dreamland. But try to hang on to that clean slate for just a little while, intentionally building a strong...
Coconut Key Lime Pie
Coconut Key Lime Pie This dreamy, creamy summertime treat is low-carb, keto-friendly and is easy to make. By: Kirsten Petersen, DC This pie saved the day at my mother's birthday celebration last month, as she follows a keto diet to target her...