Sleep Hygiene Checklist: Evidence-Based Tips for Better Sleep
Sleep hygiene isn't just one thing — it's a system of environment, timing, nutrition, and habits working together.
13 min readFeb 20, 2026
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Can Hormone Imbalance Cause Depression? The Overlooked Connection
Hormones like cortisol, thyroid hormones, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone directly influence neurotransmitter production and mood regulation.
12 min readFeb 20, 2026
Can SIBO Cause Weight Gain? The Surprising Link
SIBO disrupts nutrient absorption and gut hormones, which can directly contribute to weight gain.
12 min readFeb 20, 2026
Reverse T3: The Thyroid Marker Most Doctors Don't Test
Reverse T3 is an inactive thyroid hormone that blocks active T3 from reaching your cells
14 min readFeb 20, 2026
SIBO Symptoms: How to Know If Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Is Behind Your Digestive Issues
SIBO occurs when bacteria overgrow in the small intestine, causing bloating, gas, pain, and altered bowel habits
13 min readFeb 19, 2026
DHEA: Benefits, Testing, and When to Supplement
DHEA is a precursor hormone that declines significantly with age, often contributing to fatigue, brain fog, and low libido.
12 min readFeb 19, 2026
Menopause HRT Alternatives: Natural Options That Work
HRT isn't the only option for managing menopause symptoms—multiple natural approaches have meaningful clinical evidence.
13 min readFeb 19, 2026
Salivary Cortisol Testing: How to Interpret Your Results
Salivary cortisol testing measures free (bioavailable) cortisol at multiple points throughout the day, revealing your full cortisol rhythm — not just a single snapshot.
13 min readFeb 19, 2026
Fasting Insulin Levels: What's Optimal and Why It Matters
Fasting insulin is one of the earliest markers of metabolic dysfunction — it rises years before blood sugar does.
13 min readFeb 19, 2026
Brain Fog Root Causes: A Functional Medicine Investigation Protocol
Brain fog often stems from multiple interconnected root causes rather than a single identifiable condition
12 min readFeb 19, 2026
Triglyceride to HDL Ratio Meaning: The Best Predictor of Insulin Resistance Your Doctor Isn't Using
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10 min readFeb 18, 2026
Natural Desiccated Thyroid vs Levothyroxine: Which Is Better?
Levothyroxine (T4-only) is the standard of care, but up to 15% of patients continue to feel unwell despite 'normal' lab values.
13 min readFeb 18, 2026