If you’ve been dealing with bloating, gas, or unpredictable digestion, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of SIBO—or you’ve been told everything is “normal” when it doesn’t feel that way. In this blog, we walk through it simply.
There’s been a surge of new lab companies—Function Health, Superpower, and others—promising deeper insights, more data, and a clearer picture of your health. In this blog we explore these offerings.
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, you’re not broken. You may be experiencing nervous system dysregulation — and there is a physiological reason for it.
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 alone. We see this every day at Tendwell.
Understanding that difference between vaginal and transdermal estradiol can make hormone therapy feel much clearer and more intentional.
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 not properly trained to help.
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.
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 thoughtfully, individually, and at the right time.
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 you lose weight in a way that protects your muscle, supports your metabolism, and sets you up for long-term health—not just short-term results on the scale.
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.
If you struggle with falling asleep—or staying asleep—there’s a surprisingly simple habit that may help: wearing socks at night. It sounds almost too easy, but this small change can support one of the most important drivers of good sleep: healthy temperature regulation.
Protein is one of the most powerful—and most under-consumed—nutrients I see in clinical practice. Adequate protein intake supports blood sugar balance, muscle and bone health, hormone production, detoxification pathways, immune function, and satiety, especially for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, or metabolic health concerns.
At Tendwell, we talk a lot about the gut—and for good reason. Your gut is not just about digestion. It’s central to immune function, hormone balance, brain health, and inflammation throughout the body. One of my favorite tools for getting a truly comprehensive picture of gut health is Vibrant Wellness’s Gut Zoomer 3.0.
There’s no single “right” way to do a cleanse, and the word itself often means very different things to different people. For some, it brings to mind water fasting (my sister-in-law immediately thinks of this!). But starving your way through a fast—only to regain weight or feel depleted afterward—isn’t my idea of an effective or sustainable cleanse. Others think of juice-only programs, which can send a surge of natural sugar straight into your system without offering much in the way of real detox support.
As women move through perimenopause and menopause, one of the most common changes we see on lab work is a noticeable rise in cholesterol levels—sometimes for the first time in a woman’s life. This shift can feel surprising or concerning, but it’s actually a well-documented and physiologically understandable part of the menopausal transition.
As estrogen levels begin to fluctuate and drift downward in perimenopause, many women notice changes they didn’t expect—more irritation, new (or recurrent) yeast infections, increased discharge, or episodes of bacterial vaginosis (BV) that feel out of nowhere. These symptoms can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and often surprising, especially for women who never struggled with vaginal health before.
Wondering if GLP-1 medications affect egg freezing or fertility? Tendwell Functional Medicine in Denver offers personalized fertility optimization, metabolic support, and hormone balancing to prepare your body for IVF and pregnancy.
Anyone who’s ever started a business has probably been told to define their “ideal client.” When I first launched my functional medicine practice, that concept felt foreign — even uncomfortable. I mean, I’m a people person. I like everyone. I find challenging personalities interesting. I didn’t want to exclude anyone. I’m here to help.
Bone health becomes a key focus during perimenopause and menopause, when declining estrogen levels can lead to bone loss and a higher risk of osteoporosis. Many women are now asking about vibration plates (also called whole-body vibration therapy) — do they really work?
With all the changes our bodies experience during the menopause transition, one issue raises more questions, frustrations, and self-doubt than almost any other: the new accumulation of fat around the midsection — often called belly fat.