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01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
01 July 2024
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
Radiant Life Reset Spring Cleanse Begins!
Spring Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, June ...
Healthy Hormone Happy Hour (Webinar)
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10 November 2022
Radiant Life Reset Fall Cleanse Begins!
Fall Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, November ...
10 November 2022
Radiant Life Reset Fall Cleanse Begins!
Fall Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, November ...
10 November 2022
Radiant Life Reset Fall Cleanse Begins!
Fall Cleanse Begins! If you are participating in the group cleanse, we will begin on Monday, November ...
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Most people assume theyâre getting âenoughâ proteinâŚ
Until they actually track it. đ
Hereâs the thing:
đš Feeling full after a meal? Doesnât mean you got enough protein.
đš Eating âhealthyâ doesnât always equal protein-dense.
đš Throwing in a boiled egg or scoop of hummus? Likely not enough.
So what does âenoughâ actually mean?
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For most adults, thatâs around 1.2â2.0g of protein per kilogram of body weight (and often higher if youâre active, over 35, or healing).
That means if you weigh 150 lbs (~68 kg), your baseline need could be 80â130g per dayânot 40g.
(Spoiler: the average woman gets way less.)
Why does this matter?
Protein is the foundation for:
⨠Steady energy
đŞ Lean muscle mass
đĽ Metabolic health
đ´ Better sleep
đ˝ď¸ Fewer cravings
đââď¸ Hormone + neurotransmitter production
This isnât about numbers for the sake of numbers.
Itâs about giving your body what it actually needs to thrive.
đŻ Not sure if youâre hitting the mark?
Start by tracking one full day. You might be surprised.
đ Save this post for laterâand stay tuned for a breakdown of what 100g of protein really looks like (no shakes required).
#protein #macros #hormonehealth #hormones #hormonebalance #hormonalhealth #coloradofunctionalmedicinedoctor
Youâve likely heard that high estrogen can increase the risk of certain cancersâlike breast, ovarian, and uterine.
But the real issue isnât just how much estrogen you haveâŚ
Itâs how well your body processes and eliminates it.
Hereâs how it works:
đ§Ź Estrogen is detoxed in two main phases in the liver:
âĄď¸ Phase 1 breaks estrogen down into different metabolites.
âĄď¸ Phase 2 packages those metabolites so they can be excreted safely (via bile, urine, or stool).
Not all estrogen metabolites are benign.
Someâlike 4-OH and 16-OHâcan be more damaging and promote abnormal cell growth if not cleared properly.
If your detox pathways are sluggish, backed up, or undernourished, those harmful metabolites can build upâand re-circulate through the body.
Functional medicine focuses on supporting your detox system, not suppressing hormones:
âď¸ Nutrients like B6, B12, folate, magnesium, and glutathione
âď¸ Cruciferous veggies (hello, broccoli sprouts!)
âď¸ Fiber to bind and eliminate excess estrogen
âď¸ Liver-supportive herbs like milk thistle and dandelion
âď¸ Gut health, because poor elimination = reabsorption
And when it comes to cancer prevention, this isnât optional.
Itâs essential.
Especially when paired with proactive tools like the GalleriÂŽ multi-cancer early detection testâwhich screens for signals across 50+ types of cancer, including many with hormonal links.
Your bodyâs ability to process estrogen is cancer prevention.
Questions? Let me know in the comments!
#hormonehealth #earlydetection #cancer #cancerprevention #coloradofunctionalmedicinedoctor #hormonebalance #hormonalhealth #hormones
We often think of stress as a mental or emotional issue.
But your body sees it differently.
To your biology, stress is a physiological eventâone that impacts every system, including your immune defense and cancer risk.
Hereâs what the research is showing us:
đ§ Chronic stress dysregulates your nervous system.
When youâre stuck in fight-or-flight mode, your body diverts resources away from deep repair and immune surveillance.
đĄď¸ Your immune system plays a crucial role in identifying and eliminating abnormal cells.
But under prolonged stress, that surveillance weakensâallowing potentially cancerous cells to go unchecked.
đ Stress also drives inflammation, blood sugar dysregulation, and hormone imbalancesâall of which increase the likelihood of DNA damage and tumor development over time.
And hereâs the kicker:
You donât have to feel stressed to be affected.
đ Overtraining, under-sleeping, perfectionism, never-ending to-do listsâthey all quietly drain your system.
At our clinic, we donât just ask how youâre eating or supplementing.
We ask:
đ§ââď¸ How is your nervous system coping?
đ Is your body getting the signal that itâs safe enough to repair?
Because prevention isnât just about what you do.
Itâs about what your body believes is possible.
And when paired with early detection tools like the GalleriÂŽ multi-cancer blood test, this becomes a complete, proactive strategy.
⨠Whatâs your favorite way to reduce or offset stress?
#hormonehealth #hormonebalance #earlydetection #cancerprevention #coloradofunctionalmedicinedoctor #cancer
If youâve ever thought, âCancer doesnât run in my family, so Iâm not worriedâŚâ
âthis oneâs for you.
đ Only about 5â10% of cancers are purely genetic.
That means up to 90â95% are influenced by lifestyle, environment, and internal imbalancesânot your DNA.
So while genetic screenings (like BRCA) can be valuable, they donât tell the full story.
And they certainly donât mean youâre in the clear.
Because risk isnât just about what you inherit.
Itâs about:
đ§Ź how your body handles toxins
𼌠how you metabolize hormones
đĽ how much chronic inflammation is present
𩸠and whether changes are happening beneath the surfaceâbefore symptoms show up.
Thatâs why we now offer the GalleriÂŽ multi-cancer early detection test at our clinic.
It screens for over 50 types of cancerâincluding many with no current routine screening available.
No symptoms needed. No family history required.
This is proactive care, not panic.
Itâs a chance to detect what you canât feel yetâand do something about it early.
𩺠Whether youâre in your 40s, 50s, or just want to be thoroughâthis tool is a powerful addition to your prevention strategy.
Tag someone who might be curious to know about this test!
#coloradofunctionalmedicinedoctor #earlydetection #cancer #hormonebalance #cancerprevention #hormonehealth
Should I be worried if I feel fine?
We hear this all the time:
âBut I feel totally fine⌠why would I need a cancer screening?â
Hereâs the honest truth:
Many cancers donât make you feel anythingâuntil theyâve already progressed.
𩺠Ovarian. Pancreatic. Blood cancers.
These often grow quietly, without pain, without warning, and without symptoms.
By the time something feels âoff,â the cancer may already be advanced.
And with conventional screening, many of these arenât even looked forâunless you have specific risk factors.
This is where functional medicine takes a different approach:
We focus on proactive care, not just reactive treatment.
And now, weâre able to go even further with a groundbreaking tool:
⨠The GalleriŽ multi-cancer early detection test.
A simple blood test that can detect a shared signal across 50+ types of cancer, many of which have no current routine screening.
âItâs not about fear.
â
Itâs about empowerment.
Because waiting for symptoms is no longer the only option.
đĄ If youâre over 40, have a family history of cancer, or just want peace of mindâthis test could be a powerful part of your prevention plan.
You donât have to wait to feel unwell to take action.
Your future self will thank you.
Schedule a free discovery call to learn more!
#cancerprevention #hormonebalance #coloradofunctionalmedicinedoctor #earlydetection #hormonehealth #cancer
Cancer risk isnât just about genetics.
In fact, only about 5â10% of cancers are hereditary.đ
The rest? Largely influenced by your environment, habits, and internal balance.
Here are 5 key lifestyle factors we look at closely when it comes to womenâs cancer risk:
đˇAlcohol Consumption
Even moderate intake increases the risk of breast and other hormone-sensitive cancers.
Why? Alcohol disrupts estrogen metabolism, depletes nutrients like folate, and increases oxidative stress.
đ Better: Limit intake, support detox, and explore your relationship with alcohol without shame.
âď¸Estrogen Detox Pathways
Itâs not just about how much estrogen you haveâitâs about how your body processes it.
If estrogen isnât properly detoxed through the liver and eliminated via the gut, harmful metabolites can build up and drive abnormal cell growth.
đ Better: Support liver function, fiber-rich foods, targeted supplements, and test donât guess.
đInsulin Resistance
Chronically high blood sugar and insulin promote inflammation and cell proliferationâtwo major cancer drivers.
đ Better: Balance blood sugar through protein-rich meals, movement, and reducing processed carbs.
â ď¸Toxin Exposure
From plastics and pesticides to skincare and cleaning productsâdaily toxin exposure burdens your detox pathways and alters hormone signaling.
đ Better: Clean up your home and personal care products, filter your water, and support gentle detox pathways.
đĽChronic Inflammation
The silent driver of nearly every chronic diseaseâincluding cancer. Inflammation creates the perfect soil for cancer cells to thrive.
đ Better: Address gut health, manage stress, and reduce inflammatory foods like seed oils, sugar, and processed grains.
Hereâs the good news:
These are all things you can take action onâtoday.
And when combined with cutting-edge early detection tools like the GalleriÂŽ multi-cancer blood test, youâre giving yourself the best of both worlds:
đ Root-cause prevention
đ Proactive detection
Which one of these lifestyle factors do you need to focus on?
#earlydetection #coloradofunctionalmedicinedoctor #cancerprevention #hormonebalance