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.

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.

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

At our functional medicine office in Denver, Colorado, we see a lot of patients with symptoms of “brain fog.” Brain fog is a term used to describe a collection of symptoms involving cognitive dysfunction, such as difficulty concentrating, memory lapses, and a general feeling of mental cloudiness. It is often associated with various underlying conditions, including stress, poor diet, hormonal imbalances, and chronic illnesses. Functional medicine doctors use a holistic approach to identify and address the root causes of brain fog.

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.