Discover how vagal nerve stimulation and limbic retraining calm the nervous system and support recovery from chronic illness. Learn tools like Gupta, Primal Trust & Apollo Neuro.
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 real benefits of testosterone (T) for women — especially in the context of perimenopause/menopause — but the “miracle cure” narrative is misleading and may gloss over important risks and proper practice.
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 that make you feel — quite simply — different than you used to.
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 our tap water can vary widely depending on where we live, our plumbing system, and municipal treatment methods. Understanding what’s in your water and what your body needs can help you choose the best filtration system for your home—whether that’s a simple pitcher, an under-sink filter, or a whole-house purification system.
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, standard testing is meant to catch problems once they’re significant enough to create obvious abnormalities. But what about the months or years before that—when your body is whispering warnings through fatigue, bloating, pain, or brain fog, yet everything still looks “normal” on paper
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?
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 know there are two main types of fiber—soluble and insoluble—and they work in different ways to support your health?
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, understanding the difference can help you choose the form that best supports your body.
If you’ve been navigating mold-related illness or mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), you know how overwhelming the symptoms can be. From brain fog and gut troubles to rashes and sudden allergic-type reactions, it often feels like your body is “on high alert” all the time. One medication that can bring real relief in these cases is ketotifen.
Bone broth and collagen peptides both offer unique benefits. Bone broth is a time-honored, whole-food way to support gut, joint, and immune health, while collagen peptides provide a more potent and clinically studied approach to skin, hair, and connective tissue health.
Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) has been making waves in the wellness world over the past few years. But what exactly is it—and does it live up to the hype?
Functional medicine is a personalized, science-based approach to health care that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness. Unlike traditional medicine, which often focuses on managing symptoms, functional medicine takes a whole-person approach to help you achieve optimal wellness. Let’s break it down and see if it might be the right fit for you.
It’s January 11th, so maybe I’m a little late to the game in chatting about Dry January—the idea of taking a month or longer off from drinking alcohol.
As the new year begins, it’s natural to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. At Tendwell, we believe in the transformative power of small, intentional actions to create monumental shifts in health and happiness. It’s all about synergy! Functional medicine plays a crucial role in achieving personal health goals, helping you understand the root causes of your challenges and guiding you to sustainable solutions.
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.
Hair loss can be a challenging and deeply personal issue. At Tendwell in Denver, we take a holistic, functional medicine approach to uncover the root causes of hair loss and thinning, helping our patients find effective, natural solutions. As part of our commitment to comprehensive care, we stay up-to-date on emerging treatments that show promise for stimulating hair growth. One increasingly popular method is Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)—a non-invasive treatment that supports natural hair growth for both men and women. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to expect from LLLT, covering how it works, available device options, and potential outcomes.
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.
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."