Testosterone and Women: Real Benefit, Real Caution
Recently a popular media piece (e.g., in the The New York Times “Sunday Read”-style coverage) spotlighted women receiving testosterone pellets and portrayed it in very dramatic terms. Yes, there are...
Understanding Perimenopause: A Functional Medicine Approach
Perimenopause is one of the most transformative stages in a woman’s life. It’s a time when hormone patterns begin to shift, the body starts to recalibrate, and symptoms can emerge...
How to Choose the Best Water Filtration System for Your Needs 2025
Clean water is foundational to good health. It supports every cell, tissue, and organ, playing a central role in detoxification, hormone balance, and mitochondrial energy production. Yet, the quality of...
The Benefits of MCT Oil for Brain Function and Blood Sugar Balance
Discover how MCT oil supports brain function, focus, energy, and blood sugar balance. Learn how to use MCT oil effectively with insights from Tendwell Functional Medicine in Denver....
Why Doesn’t Your Doctor Offer Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Too many women are still being denied hormone therapy, even in 2025. I hear heartbreaking stories all the time: women in their 40s and 50s with classic menopausal symptoms—hot flashes,...
Homemade Ginger Tea
A delicious and healthy recipe from Tendwell to you. This time, a delicious tea....
When “Normal” Labs Don’t Explain Why You Feel Awful
Most conventional blood work is like looking at your health through a keyhole. It can show a tiny slice of what’s happening—but it often misses the bigger picture. By design,...
Why Progesterone Still Matters in Menopause—Even If You Don’t Have a Uterus
When women think about hormone replacement in menopause, the conversation often centers on estrogen. Estrogen therapy can reduce hot flashes, protect bones, and support overall wellbeing. But what about progesterone?...
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber: What’s the Difference?
Fiber is one of those nutritional superstars we hear about all the time, yet it often gets overlooked in day-to-day eating. We know it helps with digestion, but did you...
Pumpkin Breakfast Cookie Recipe
A delicious and healthy recipe from Tendwell to you....
Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol: What’s the Difference?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most important nutrients for energy production and overall health. It exists in two main forms: ubiquinone and ubiquinol. While they are closely related,...
Potato Crust Quiche with Spinach in Cast Iron Skillet
A delicious and healthy recipe from Tendwell to you....