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The maxim of functional medicine is diet and lifestyle change. A functional medicine approach seeks to heal the root cause rather than rely on prescription drugs to cover up a symptom. That often requires you to develop new, healthy habits. A lot of advice you’ll see...
A lot of my clients ask me, “How can I afford to buy organic food, it’s so dang expensive!” Trust me, I know where you’re coming from. I have a big family of six and sometimes our grocery bill makes me want to cringe. Inflation and the supply chain issues from the...
We’ve all seen the commercials for new health products touting massive weight loss results or beautiful, smooth skin. You know as much as I do that those products are not reliable and generally a scam. Let’s be real, anything that promises more than 1-2 pounds of...
The season of New Year’s Resolutions is already here. Out with the old, in with the new. Except, is the new year really a new beginning? Isn’t it more a continuation of one year to the next? How do you make achievable goals you can follow through the new year? If...
If you’re anything like most new moms, you’ve done extensive research on how to take care of your body during pregnancy. You’ve probably made a detailed birth plan and spent hours prepping the nursery. One thing you might not have considered amidst all the other new...
You’ve probably seen exercise balls used in yoga class or at the gym, but did you know they can also be used for birth?! When an exercise ball is used to prepare for labor it is called a “birth ball.” Read on because it may just become one of your favorite purchases...
I remember working out in college was so easy. I could easily go to the gym between classes, and let’s not forget how much walking you do on a college campus. Those times that I was stressed out or needed a break I just went to the gym. Then, I became a mom and six...
If there’s one treatment protocol that a functional medicine practitioner will always recommend, it’s exercise. I know, it may not be your cup of tea. You’re not alone, either. About 75% of adults in the United States aren’t getting the weekly amount of recommended...
If you know anything about my story, you know that I’m passionate about living stress-free. When I was a grad student getting my occupational therapy degree, and pregnant with my first, I almost let stress get the best of me. Nowadays, I’m a huge proponent of yoga as...
Are you struggling to fit exercise or movement into your day? I get you and I feel you! With 6 kids and a busy online practice, I have to be very intentional about scheduling my exercise time. If exercise is a challenge for you to fit in or if you absolutely loathe...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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If you’re ready to successfully overcome your fertility struggles, boost your overall wellness and health, and invite joy and happiness into your life - I can’t wait to get to know you!