Functional Medicine La Crosse, WI – Hansen Health
Holistic and Integrative Health Coaching for Optimal Wellness
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Dale Bredesen, a pioneer in the functional neurology world and a leader in Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal research, published The Ageless Brain just this year. Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss are diagnoses often fraught with fear—right up there with cancer. If you’ve had a loved one affected by this memory-robbing disease, you know exactly what …
“There is NO Healing in a Sympathetic Dominant State”. There is no out-supplementing a sympathetic state. This was a major theme and take home from a recent functional medicine retreat I was fortunate enough to attend in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. The body wants to survive before it will let you thrive…every …
Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke book review
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? …
Air your Dirty Laundry! Toxin avoidance opportunities In my pursuit of including as many Don Henley lyrics as possible in the Blog (*note this is the first one*) I wanted to discuss more toxin avoidance opportunities to include in your daily life. Detox with Doug is coming in October, and one of the tenets of …