Women's Health
Functional & Integrative Medicine
Food as Medicine
Balancing Blood Sugar Naturally
Understanding the Basics of Blood Sugar It is estimated that 88 percent of the U.S. population has some degree of metabolic dysfunction—which ultimately results in elevated levels of chronic disease. Understanding the basics of metabolism and blood sugar balance is a great place to start to improve metabolic health. Blood sugar or blood glucose is literally the amount of glucose [...]
Vegetables to Support Reproductive Health
Regularly consuming foods in their whole form that are deeply nourishing is essential for overall health, and this is especially true for reproductive health. This post takes a deep dive into the subject with a focus on proper nutrition to help achieve this state. When using the term “deeply nourishing,” it brings to mind Ayurveda and the concept of the [...]
Lectins – To Avoid or Not to Avoid?
I regularly encourage eating as much color and variety as seasonally possible because diversity is key to vitality. But, what about lectins? Is it necessary to avoid beans, vegetables, and other foods with lectins? The quick answer . . . it depends. What are Lectins? Lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates, and they are produced by almost all forms [...]
An Integrative Approach to Eating Disorders: Interview with Sarah Stinson, MS, LPCC, CMT, CHTP/I
This month I'm talking with my friend and colleague Sarah Stinson about how she uses an integrative approach to work with clients who have eating disorders. Sarah has worked in the field of mental health and eating disorders for 28 years. She received her Master’s in Community Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 1991. She became a Certified [...]
Dr. Amy Sapola helps women prepare for perimenopause by providing online education and resources.
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