Many patients seek functional medicine to address hormone-related concerns. Unfortunately, in conventional medicine, it’s common for patients to hear, “We don’t test hormones in your age group,” especially if they…
Many people ask me, “Will I get reimbursed when seeing a functional medicine provider?” It’s a great question—and not surprising, given how complicated insurance can be (often by design). The short answer: Yes, reimbursement is possible, but it depends on your insurance plan. At Tendwell, we provide a document called a “superbill” for each visit to make the process as straightforward as possible.
The holidays are here! To help you enjoy the season while staying grounded in health and wellness, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite items to gift or keep. These are perfect for anyone who loves thoughtful, functional, and beautiful additions to their daily lives.
Person scraping bubbles off ceiling Mold is everywhere outdoors—and sometimes indoors. While our bodies are designed to detoxify mold mycotoxins, some people have genetics that make this process less efficient. I call them “mold canaries”—people who are especially sensitive to mold. Officially, they’re diagnosed with CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). This explains why two people in the same moldy environment can have very different health responses.
While it’s well-established that reducing sodium can help lower blood pressure (think of the DASH diet), what’s the current thinking on sodium intake, especially for those who are otherwise healthy?
Like most functional medicine doctors, the practitioners at Tendwell find that care is best delivered through a long-term relationship. It takes time to dig deep and to discover root causes. In the functional model, appointments are very different from what you have been exposed to in traditional medicine. This is because we take the time to dig much deeper than conventional doctors and we take a hard look into areas that are generally neglected. In this blog, we give you an idea of what the first few appointments will look like as a Tendwell patient.
In our Denver-based functional medicine practice, we frequently see patients struggling with gut health issues, and one of the most common complaints is abdominal bloating. Many people report feeling bloated, even without having eaten anything, while others experience bloating after consuming seemingly harmless foods. This persistent and uncomfortable symptom can be incredibly frustrating, and I often hear patients say, "I look like I’m six months pregnant."
One of the most common symptoms we hear from new patients at our functional medicine practice in Denver, Colorado, is fatigue. Fatigue can manifest in various ways: some people struggle to get up in the morning, others experience afternoon energy dips—reaching for that 2 PM cup of coffee or tea—and still others feel a constant sense of lethargy or malaise.
In our functional medicine practice, we encounter a wide array of physical symptoms, but one of the most distressing for patients can be hair loss. Hair is often tied to personal identity and self-esteem, so losing it can deeply impact emotional well-being. In this blog we discuss a functional approach to treating hair loss.
We all recognize the importance of maintaining good oral health, but its significance goes far beyond just a bright smile. Numerous studies have demonstrated a clear connection between oral health and overall wellness, particularly heart health, as poor dental hygiene has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
This functional medicine covers tips that may help enhance vitality. At most functional medicine practices, you will hear about Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise, Hydration and Stress Management. You will hear about that at our Denver functional medicine practice too, but in this blog we will let you in on some of the lesser-known tips that could help enhance vitality.
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in certain foods, particularly meat and fish. It is also synthesized in the body from amino acids. Creatine plays a crucial role in the production of cellular energy—especially in muscles, by replenishing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy carrier in the body. Creatine is one of the most well researched and effective supplements for enhancing physical performance, particularly for short bursts of high intensity effort.
At Tendwell, we have a number of patients with chronic health issues that have gone unresolved and whose causes have been undiagnosed, despite repeated trips to conventional doctor’s offices. When clinically appropriate, we test for mold toxicity, which quite often leads to an ah ha moment. Patients finally have an understanding of where their dysfunction is coming from. But knowledge is only half the battle. Then comes treatment. At our Denver functional medicine office, we have developed a number of effective strategies to help patients recover from mold toxicity. In this blog, we outline a few.
At Tendwell, we are proud to offer services by an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) certified practitioner. IFM is the nation’s premier institution dedicated to research and training on the functional medicine approach to health. Learn more in this blog post.