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The Healthy Living Blog from Root & Branch Functional Medicine provides evidence-informed articles, practical wellness strategies, and educational resources to help you better understand your health. Explore topics including functional medicine, nutrition, gut health, hormones, longevity, acupuncture, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, MCAS, and healthy living, all rooted in nature, guided by science, and focused on helping you thrive.
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Alpha-Gal Syndrome: When a Tick Bite Changes the Way You Eat
Alpha-Gal Syndrome can make food and everyday life feel complicated. Learn why reactions may occur hours after eating, how Alpha-Gal is diagnosed, the importance of food avoidance and tick prevention, and how Root & Branch approaches treatment with SAAT.
Metabolic Health: The Health Problem You May Not Know You Have
Metabolic problems can develop for years before diabetes is diagnosed. Learn why blood sugar is only one piece of the picture and how nutrition, movement, muscle, sleep, stress, and everyday habits can help support better metabolic health.
Your Body Is Talking: What Chronic Symptoms Are Trying to Tell You
You know when something doesn't feel right, even when your lab results look normal. Explore why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, and changes in how you feel may require looking beyond standard testing and considering the whole picture.
When Your Blood Work Is Normal... But You Still Don't Feel Well
When “normal” lab results don’t explain how you feel, it may be time to look deeper. Functional medicine considers patterns, symptoms, and subtle changes in physiology to uncover what conventional testing may overlook.
Is Your Body Stuck in "Fight or Flight"?
Stress isn't just emotional, it affects your entire body. When your nervous system stays in "fight or flight" for too long, it can influence sleep, digestion, energy, hormones, and overall health.
Why Am I Always Bloated?
Bloating is more than an inconvenience, it's often a sign that something deeper may be affecting your digestive health.
Is Mold Making You Sick?
Understanding One of the Most Overlooked Causes of Chronic Illness
Why Your Doctor Says You’re Healthy, But You Still Feel Sick
Understanding the Difference Between Conventional and Functional Medicine
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