Your gut is at the core of your overall well-being — it influences your energy, hormones, immune system, mood, and even skin health. But when gut balance is disrupted, symptoms can show up anywhere in the body: bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, brain fog, or stubborn weight changes. In functional medicine, we use a framework called the 5 R’s of gut healing to uncover and correct the root causes of digestive dysfunction. It’s a structured, step-by-step approach to restor

Understanding the Root Causes of Fatigue, Immune Problems, Weight Gain, Hormone Imbalance, and Gut Issues When you’ve been told “your labs look normal” but you still don’t feel normal — it’s time to dig deeper. Functional lab testing helps uncover what standard labs often miss. Instead of simply identifying disease, these tests evaluate how your body is functioning and where imbalances are beginning to develop. Here are three functional tests used at Abundant Integrative Me

You’ve probably heard of blood sugar issues or metabolic syndrome , but one of the most common — and overlooked — root causes behind them is insulin resistance . At Abundant Integrative Medicine, we see insulin resistance not just as a blood sugar problem, but as a metabolic communication issue between your hormones, your cells, and your lifestyle. It’s a sign your body is talking back — asking for balance, nourishment, and rest. 🔬 What Is Insulin Resistance? Insulin is a

As a functional medicine nurse practitioner, vitamin D is one of the most common deficiencies I see in my practice. Despite being called...