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What Does the Liver Have to Do With Hormones?
Your liver does much more than filter your blood. It also helps metabolize estrogen and other hormones, produces SHBG, and works with your digestive system to help eliminate hormone metabolites. Learn why liver health may be an overlooked part of the hormone balance conversation.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
5 days ago7 min read


Why Are My Triglycerides High? A Functional Medicine Perspective
High triglycerides can be a clue to what is happening with your metabolic health. Learn how insulin resistance, blood sugar, diet, alcohol, thyroid function, fatty liver, medications and genetics can contribute—and what you can do about it.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
6 days ago9 min read


GLP-1 Side Effects: Can Acupuncture Help Support Your Body?
GLP-1 medications can cause nausea, constipation, delayed digestion, appetite suppression and other side effects. Learn what to watch for and how acupuncture, nutrition and a root-cause approach may help support your body.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Sep 228 min read


The Root Causes of Thyroid Imbalance
Thyroid symptoms aren't always as simple as a high or low TSH. Learn eight factors that may contribute to thyroid dysfunction, including autoimmunity, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid hormone conversion, stress and environmental exposures.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Sep 177 min read


How to Treat Anxiety Naturally in Florida: A Root-Cause Approach to Finding Calm
Looking for natural anxiety treatment in Florida? Learn how acupuncture, functional medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine can support a calmer, healthier life through a root-cause approach.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jul 164 min read


My Blood Work Is Normal… So Why Do I Still Feel So Bad?
Have you been told your blood work is "normal," yet you're still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, hormone changes, or unexplained symptoms? Learn why routine lab tests don't always tell the whole story and how functional medicine takes a deeper, root-cause approach to your health.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jul 145 min read


Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) for Anxiety: Can It Help Calm the Nervous System?
Feeling wired, anxious, and unable to relax? Learn how cranial electrotherapy stimulation, or CES, works and how it may support anxiety, sleep, and nervous system regulation.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jul 66 min read


What Is Preventive Medicine? Why Waiting Until You're Sick Isn't the Best Health Plan
Most people wait until they feel terrible to focus on their health. Preventive medicine takes a more proactive approach. Learn how health screenings, nutrition, acupuncture, functional medicine, and simple daily habits can help you pay attention to your body before symptoms take over.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jul 45 min read


Is There Mold in Your Coffee? Here's What You Need to Know
Is your coffee really full of mold? Discover what mycotoxins are, who should consider a toxin-tested coffee, why I recommend Clean Coffee by Equip, and why drinking coffee on an empty stomach may not be the best way to start your day.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 284 min read


Why You're Always Tired: Hidden Causes of Fatigue During Perimenopause
Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Discover some of the most common causes of fatigue in women and how acupuncture, functional medicine, and Chinese medicine can help uncover the root cause.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 174 min read


Adrenal Fatigue or Burnout? What Your Symptoms Are Really Telling You
Feeling exhausted, wired, and running on empty? Many people describe these symptoms as adrenal fatigue, but the real issue may be a dysregulated stress response, hormone imbalance, or burnout. Learn how chronic stress, cortisol imbalances, and perimenopause can affect your energy, sleep, mood, and overall health—and what you can do to start feeling like yourself again.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jun 104 min read


What Is Functional Medicine and How Is It Different From Regular Medicine?
One of the most common things I hear from new patients is: "My doctor says everything looks normal, but I still don't feel good." They're exhausted despite getting enough sleep. They're struggling with bloating, brain fog, weight gain, hormone symptoms, or chronic stress. They've had lab work done, maybe even seen multiple providers, but they still don't feel like themselves. This is often what leads people to functional medicine. Functional medicine looks at health a little
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
May 294 min read


Bentonite Clay Foot Detox: Benefits + Easy Foot Soak Recipe
Give tired feet a little extra love with this simple bentonite clay foot mask and Epsom salt soak. Learn the real skin and wellness benefits of bentonite clay, how to use it safely, and make this easy at-home foot soak.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Apr 157 min read


Understanding Insulin Resistance: Causes, Prevention, and Natural Treatment Strategies
Insulin resistance is one of the most common yet overlooked causes of weight gain, fatigue, sugar cravings, and metabolic dysfunction. Learn what causes insulin resistance and how natural strategies can help improve blood sugar balance and overall health.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Mar 53 min read


Super Mushrooms: The Health Benefits of Reishi, Shiitake, and Maitake
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries to support immune health, vitality, and healthy aging. Learn how reishi, shiitake, and maitake mushrooms may help support stress resilience, inflammation balance, and overall wellness.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Mar 53 min read


Understanding the Causes of Insulin Resistance and Natural Ways to Reverse It
Insulin resistance affects millions worldwide and plays a key role in the development of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. It happens when the body's cells stop responding properly to insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. This resistance forces the pancreas to produce more insulin, which can eventually lead to serious health problems. Understanding what causes insulin resistance and how to reverse it naturally can help improve overall health and red
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Feb 253 min read


Where to Find Natural Medicine Clinics in the U.S. That Blend Eastern and Western Treatments
Searching for a natural medicine clinic that combines functional medicine, acupuncture, and holistic care? Learn how integrative medicine blends Eastern and Western treatments to help uncover the root cause of illness and support long-term wellness.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Feb 14 min read


Why I No Longer Recommend Colloidal Silver
Once promoted as a natural immune support remedy, colloidal silver may carry risks that many people don't realize. Learn why I no longer recommend colloidal silver and what I suggest instead.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jan 283 min read


Exploring the Connection Between Parasites and Infertility Through Functional Medicine
Can parasites affect fertility? Certain parasitic infections have been associated with reproductive complications in women and men, but the connection is more nuanced than it may seem. Learn what the research shows and how a functional medicine evaluation can help look at the bigger picture.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jan 234 min read


Vitamin D Deficiency: Could This Common Nutrient Deficiency Be Affecting Your Health?
Vitamin D plays a critical role in immune function, bone health, mood, and hormone balance, yet deficiency remains incredibly common. Learn the signs of low vitamin D, who is at risk, and why optimizing your levels may have a bigger impact on your health than you realize.
Dr. Stephanie Bartolotti
Jan 223 min read
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