Functional Medicine Fort Collins

Tips To Clean Up Your Health In 2020

The New Year brings opportunities to establish new habits and hobbies that can improve your lifestyle and health for the better. The habits you create this year can have far-reaching effects into the future, and can greatly affect how you feel as you age. Whether that means cutting out sugar, exercising more or drinking more… read more

What Is Functional Medicine?

One of the least known medical visits deals with functional medicine, which includes a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s health and history. Functional medicine’s goal is to help you, as the patient, identify the things that have triggered your symptoms and improve your overall wellness. By identifying our genomic makeup, combined with the environment we… read more

The Effect of Popular Diet’s on Nutrient Status

Recent research into the Atkins, South Beach, Best Life and DASH diets showed that all 4 of these diets failed to meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) for 27 micronutrients analyzed. Specifically, vitamin B7, D, E, chromium, iodine and molybdenum were identified as consistently low across the board in all four diet groups. These findings… read more

Paleo Taco Casserole

This recipe was adapted from Juli Bauer at www.paleomg.com–if you haven’t checked out Juli’s amazing paleo focused recipes, you must head over there for inspiration! I love LOVE one pot meals, casseroles, and really anything that blends all the ingredients of one meal into one dish. Why? Because it makes life so much easier! Plus,… read more

Metabolic Syndrome, a Recipe for Diabetes and Heart Disease

The incidences of type 2 diabetes (adult onset) and pre-diabetes have reached epidemic proportions in our country and worldwide. According to the 2010 United Health Report, over half of the American population will be afflicted by 2020. Currently it is estimated that 26 million Americans have type 2 diabetes, 67 million Americans have pre-diabetes, and… read more

Iodine Protects Against Breast Cancer

As a nation we are iodine deficient. In fact, some sources will say 50% or more of the adult population is deficient in this crucial nutrient.  Iodine plays an important role in the health of women’s breast tissue. In the presence of chemicals and enzymes found in breast tissue, iodine has been shown to exert a… read more

Curried Lentil Soup

Ingredients: One bag red lentils, rinsed and washed One yellow onion, chopped 6 cloves fresh garlic, or more to taste, minced 5 stalks celery, chopped 5 carrots, chopped 8 cups organic chicken stock One 15oz can coconut milk Salt and pepper to taste One tsp garam masala spice Two or more tsp curry powder, or… read more

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Have you tried the lettuce wraps at PF Changs?? One of our staff members, Kara, developed this recipe after trying, and loving, the lettuce wraps there! Use this either as an appetizer or as a full meal. YUM! Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 lb ground chicken 1 large onion, diced… read more

Vitamin D: A miracle Cure?

I have recently been asked a lot about the media hype over vitamin D. Is it really necessary to take vitamin D? If so, how much is necessary? Why is vitamin D necessary and lastly, can I take too much vitamin D? Let’s start by explaining a few things. Vitamin D deficiency is very common… read more

Nutrient Testing

Why should I have nutrient testing done?? Nutrient status is a vital foundation of health. Each micronutrient plays an indispensable role in promoting optimal cell function. When some cells do not function at their best, the foundation of our health is compromised, setting the stage for the development of disease. Identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies… read more