Inflammation and Autoimmune
Can Chronic Inflammation Cause Brain Fog? What Research Shows
Chronic systemic inflammation activates microglia in the brain, producing neuroinflammation that directly impairs cognitive function.
12 min readMar 3, 2026
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Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
Can Thyroid Problems Cause Insomnia? The Thyroid-Sleep Link
Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can significantly disrupt sleep quality and duration.
12 min readMar 2, 2026
Lab Interpretation and Testing
How to Read Your Cortisol Labs: A Functional Medicine Guide
Conventional cortisol reference ranges are wide — functional medicine uses tighter optimal ranges to catch imbalances early.
12 min readMar 2, 2026
Inflammation and Autoimmune
Can Inflammation Cause Fatigue? The Energy-Inflammation Link
Yes — chronic inflammation is one of the most common and overlooked causes of persistent fatigue
13 min readMar 2, 2026
Sleep and Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Rhythm Reset: A Step-by-Step Protocol
Your circadian rhythm is controlled primarily by light exposure — morning sunlight is the single most powerful reset tool.
13 min readMar 2, 2026
Metabolic Health
Can Insulin Resistance Cause PCOS? The Metabolic Connection
Insulin resistance is present in up to 70% of people with PCOS and is considered a primary driver of the condition.
13 min readMar 2, 2026
Hormones and Endocrine
Can Birth Control Cause Hormone Imbalance? What to Know
Hormonal birth control works by overriding your natural hormone production, replacing your body's estrogen and progesterone cycles with synthetic versions.
12 min readMar 1, 2026
Lab Interpretation and Testing
Optimal vs Normal Lab Ranges: Why the Difference Matters
Standard reference ranges are based on statistical averages of the tested population — not on what's associated with the best health outcomes.
13 min readMar 1, 2026
Mental Health and Neurotransmitters
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Affects Mental Health
The gut produces approximately 95% of your body's serotonin and a significant portion of dopamine and GABA.
13 min readMar 1, 2026
Hormones and Endocrine
DUTCH Test Interpretation: The Complete Functional Medicine Guide to Understanding Your Results
The DUTCH test reveals hormone metabolite pathways that blood and saliva testing cannot show.
7 min readMar 1, 2026
Womens Health and Fertility
How to Read Hormone Lab Results for Women: A Functional Medicine Guide
Conventional 'normal' ranges are not optimal ranges — functional medicine uses tighter, symptom-correlated targets.
7 min readMar 1, 2026
Mental Health and Neurotransmitters
MTHFR and Depression: The Methylation-Mental Health Connection
MTHFR gene variants can reduce your body's ability to produce active folate needed for neurotransmitter production
12 min readFeb 28, 2026