Functional Medicine La Crosse, WI – Hansen Health
Holistic and Integrative Health Coaching for Optimal Wellness
I got the opportunity last month to go to a functional medicine and compounding pharmacy conference where one of the keynote speakers was none other than Dave Asprey. For those that don’t know, Dave is considered the ‘father of the biohacking’ movement. Biohacking the idea of using any and all tools, whether lifestyle or technology …
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke book review
A key component that can happen as women start to enter peri-menopause and menopause is a loss of bone health, often diagnosed as osteopenia or even osteoporosis. While you may have heard that good bone health is easy; just take a Calcium with some Vitamin D pill and your good to go; It’s WAY more …
I was fortunate enough to have gone on a functional medicine retreat this past weekend–Four days in beautiful Asheville, NC. One of the greatest things that came out of it was a ‘rule’ to turn off our phones for the entire trip . I knew that I have been a slave to my device for …
Caffeine Alternatives! Today, let’s dive into the stimulating world of caffeine and unravel its effects on adrenal health and detoxification. As we sip our morning brew or enjoy that midday pick-me-up, it’s crucial to understand how caffeine can influence our bodies beyond just a jolt of energy. First off, let’s talk adrenal health. Our adrenal …
Are you or a loved one struggling with persistent symptoms of hypothyroidism like brain fog, high cholesterol, or low metabolism? Look no further than “Rethinking Hypothyroidism” by Dr. Antonio Bianco, a renowned physician scientist who challenges conventional approaches to thyroid treatment. In his book, Dr. Bianco shares insights on the history of hypothyroidism treatment, offers …
Gonna get a little personal with ya: I wanted to share a perspective shift and explain why I’m now grateful for the wart on my knee. Wait, What?! Sounds pretty gross, right? So, here’s the deal, I’ve had a wart on my knee for probably the last 20+ years. I’ve done everything to try and …
Book Review: Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton. I recently had the pleasure of reading the book Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton. It discusses the role that natural plant compounds called oxalates play in health. Oxalates are most popular for their role in crystallizing with calcium and creating calcium oxalate ‘stones’ or Kidney Stones. Sally makes …
The Dirty on Gluten A gluten-free diet is often a good strategy and part of a therapeutic diet I recommend when helping clients understand and reverse disease dynamics. I thought I’d share WHY I recommend it and give some strategies to help you give it a try! First, Let’s cover some basics: What is Gluten? …
Ask Doug: Why is my Hair falling out?!? This month I got a great question asking for why a person’s hair may fall out. I thought I’d give some ideas and what functional medicine would have to say about it. Hair falling out can be extremely frustrating and getting to the root cause can make …