Author: brookview

Blood sugar monitoring

The Silent Saboteur: How Blood Sugar Imbalances Impact Your Health and How to Fix It

Ever feel like your energy is on a never-ending rollercoaster—one minute you’re crushing it, the next you’re ready to faceplant into the nearest couch? Or maybe your mood flips from zen to snapping at your loved ones over nothing? Here’s the thing: blood sugar imbalances might be calling the shots behind the scenes. Blood sugar…
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functional medicine resolutions

5 Functional Medicine-Inspired Resolutions You’ll Actually Want to Keep in 2025

How many New Year’s resolutions have you set, only to abandon them by February… or January 5th? No judgment here—it happens to the best of us. That’s why this year, we’re keeping it simple and practical with our functional medicine-inspired resolutions. These five resolutions are designed to help you see fast results, build momentum, and…
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Adrenal fatigue and burnout

Reclaim Resilience by Healing Adrenal Fatigue

Burnout has become a harsh reality for so many of us. Between demanding jobs, family responsibilities, and the constant pressure to be “on” 24/7, it’s no wonder that adrenal fatigue and exhaustion are more common than ever.  But here’s the thing: if you’re feeling constantly drained, it might not just be because you’re “doing too…
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GLP-1 medication weight loss

GLP1 Medications: Miracle Weight Loss Drug or Health Risk?

It’s hard to ignore the buzz around GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. These drugs are all over social media, with people sharing impressive before-and-after photos and talking about the pounds they’ve lost—sometimes seemingly without making any drastic lifestyle changes. But behind the excitement lies an important question: Are these medications as safe and…
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gratitude

The Science Behind Gratitude: How Being Thankful Improves Your Health

We all know how easy it is to get caught up in the chaos of daily life, often overlooking the simple moments of joy and connection that bring meaning to our lives. But what if I told you that embracing gratitude—the simple act of being thankful—could be one of the most powerful tools for improving…
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time management

Finding Balance with Time Blocking

How to Make Time for Work, Family, and Self-Care It’s no secret that things move fast these days. Juggling work, family, and self-care can feel like an impossible task. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you’re trying to keep all the balls in the air. But what if we told you there’s a simple…
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Loneliness

The Loneliness Epidemic: Understanding Its Impact on Health and Wellness

In today’s fast-paced world, loneliness has quietly become a widespread epidemic, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While it’s a common experience to feel lonely from time to time, chronic loneliness can have significant repercussions on our overall health and wellness.

PTSD and your wellness

Why Unresolved PTSD is Keeping You from Optimal Wellness

If you’ve been feeling off and can’t quite put your finger on why, it might be worth considering if unresolved PTSD is playing a role. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, isn’t just something that affects your mind—it can have far-reaching impacts on your entire body and overall health.

Autoimmune diseases in women

Understanding Autoimmune Diseases in Women: A Functional Medicine Perspective

It’s concerning to consider how autoimmune diseases seem to zero in on women more often than men. This disparity isn’t random—it’s rooted in a mix of hormonal influences, genetic predispositions, and environmental triggers. 

mold toxicity

Top 10 Signs You Might Have Mold Toxicity and What to Do About It

Mold toxicity, also known as mold illness, is a significant yet frequently undiagnosed condition that can profoundly affect your health, especially in the humid state of North Carolina, where mold is commonplace.