Nervous System Dysregulation: Mold, Trauma & Functional Medicine Support
Many patients come to Tendwell after mold exposure, trauma, chronic illness, or perimenopause saying the same thing: “I feel like my body is stuck in fight-or-flight.” If that sounds familiar,...
Thyroid Support & Hashimoto’s: A Root-Cause Approach to Healing
If you’ve been told you have Hashimoto’s, or that your thyroid labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, anxious, foggy, or stuck with weight gain — you are not...
Vaginal Estradiol vs. Transdermal Estradiol
Understanding that difference between vaginal and transdermal estradiol can make hormone therapy feel much clearer and more intentional....
Why Your OBGYN Wasn’t Trained in Modern Hormone Therapy (And Why That’s Not Their Fault)
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause and feel like you’ve been told “you’re fine” — but you don’t feel fine — you’re not crazy. Find out why many doctors are...
The Timing Hypothesis: Why Starting Hormone Therapy Earlier Matters
If you’re wondering whether hormone therapy is right for you, we’re here to guide you through the decision with nuance, safety, and personalization....
Hormone Therapy in Perimenopause: What Helps, When to Start & What Matters Most
At Tendwell, we spend a lot of time helping women understand what’s actually happening hormonally in their 40s (and sometimes late 30s), and how hormone therapy can help when used...
Why We Often Recommend L-Glutamine for Gut Barrier Support
One of the most common themes we see in functional medicine is a compromised gut barrier—sometimes called “leaky gut,” but more accurately described as impaired intestinal integrity. This shows up...
Vagal Support & Limbic Retraining
When someone is living with chronic stress or chronic illness, the nervous system often gets stuck in a state of threat. The vagus nerve plays a central role in calming...
Book Review: The Menopause Moment by Kelly Casperson
The Menopause Moment is a refreshing, evidence-based, and deeply empowering guide for women navigating perimenopause and menopause—and for clinicians who care for them. Dr. Kelly Casperson brings a much-needed blend...
Navigating Life Transitions: Supporting Your Health at Every Stage with Functional Medicine
Life is marked by transitions—some expected, others abrupt. New roles, shifting hormones, changing responsibilities, and evolving priorities all ask something different of our bodies. At Tendwell, we see these transitions...
Supporting Yourself While Starting a GLP-1
GLP-1 medications can be a powerful and supportive tool for weight loss and metabolic health. But like any tool, how you use it matters. At Tendwell, we focus on helping...
Menopause Moods: Why You’re Feeling This Way—and What Actually Helps
When we talk about menopause, we often focus on hot flashes, sleep disruption, or weight changes. But there’s another category of symptoms that deserves far more attention: mood changes....