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Menopause is a single point in time, reached 12 months after a final period. Most of the change happens earlier, during perimenopause, when symptoms extend beyond hot flushes to anxiety, brain fog, joint pain and poor sleep. This guide covers what causes symptoms, how they’re assessed, and how a functional medicine approach can help.

High cholesterol is not always a diet problem. Insulin resistance, low thyroid function, inflammation and inherited factors can raise levels in people who eat well, and most people notice no symptoms at all. This guide covers the causes, the tests a standard lipid panel can miss, and why levels can stay high despite treatment.

Traditional vs infrared: which sauna suits your goals, space and budget? Functional medicine practitioner Nina breaks down the science so you can decide with confidence.

David's cholesterol looked reassuring on paper, so why wasn't he convinced he was in the clear? Learn how standard panels can miss silent risk markers like elevated ApoB, fasting insulin and homocysteine, and what David's advanced testing showed about his heart health.

Food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances are three distinct types of food reactions, each affecting the body differently and producing a different pattern of symptoms. This guide explains the difference between them, why reactions can persist, and how a functional medicine approach can help.

IBS causes recurring pain, bloating and unpredictable bowel habits, often with no clear cause on standard tests. In this guide, you'll learn what contributes to it, why it often returns after standard treatment, and where a functional medicine approach can help.

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where antibodies gradually damage thyroid tissue, reducing hormone production and affecting metabolism, energy, and mood. This guide covers what triggers it, why symptoms can linger on medication, and how a functional medicine approach helps.

PCOS develops when the ovaries release too much testosterone and related hormones, which interferes with ovulation and shows up well beyond periods, in skin, weight, mood, and metabolic health. Up to one in ten women of reproductive age are affected, and many spend years without a full diagnosis. Here's a closer look at the causes, why symptoms tend to return once standard treatment stops.

Bone loss is often silent, with many women having no symptoms until a fracture happens. This guide breaks down why women face a steeper decline after menopause, the early clues to watch for, and the resistance training, nutrition and lifestyle habits that build stronger bones at every decade.