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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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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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.
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.
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, 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.
Codependency is a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another’s addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or underachievement. It’s more than just a relationship problem – it’s a condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship.
Did you know that Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly known as IBS, affects about 15% of the national population? That’s over 50 million people! This number is certainly growing as our lifestyles become more unregulated and stress and poor food choices become the norm for many people. MAGIC 8 BALL – Will I get a Chronic…
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Dr. Brooke often encourages her patients to explore ways to prioritize joyful experiences in their lives as part of their health plans. Incorporating playfulness into your days is enjoyable and vital for your mental and physical well-being.
We are well into the Spring allergy season here in North Carolina. Some days it feels like everything, and we mean EVERYTHING, is covered in pollen. It is hard to escape “The Pollening,” and our allergies can become very problematic this time of year. Before you go popping more Antihistamines, take a look at these…
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