MFH Blog
Deep dives into the latest topics on Functional Medicine, health, wellness, and fun.
Sprouted Spelt Pumpkin Spice Muffins
For a special treat this season, swap one of your pumpkin spiced lattes for one of these nutrient-dense fall recipes: Sprouted Spelt Pumpkin Spice Muffins Ingredients: Sprouted spelt (available from Thrive Market online) Or Spelt flour (Montana grown available at GFS...
Tips To Optimize Your Body This Fall
Falling into Daylight Savings As we move through this beautiful beginning of fall, the quintessential time of transition, another hallmark of the season approaches - Daylight Savings! On November 3rd, we will turn our clocks back an hour, which can either be a...
Our Top 5 Favorite Recipes This Fall
Fall and winter are times we all want to stay in, hunker down, and enjoy meals that provide comfort. In our opinion, there is no better comfort food than a good hearty soup. You can easily get protein and vegetables mixed with spices for an abundance of flavor in a...
Our Mighty Mitochondria
Mitochondria are small structures found within our cells that are often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell. They play a crucial role in producing energy for the cell in the form of a molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Now, let's talk about chronic...
The Role of Your Gut Microbiome in Digestion and Nutrient Absorption.
The gut microbiome is a complex community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that inhabit the digestive tract. These microorganisms play a critical role in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, which is essential for maintaining overall health. In this article,...
Can Your Gut Microbiome Affect Your Athletic Performance?
Athletic performance is determined by a range of factors, including genetics, training, and nutrition. Recently, researchers have started to investigate the role of the gut microbiome in athletic performance. The gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms...
How Your Gut Microbiome Can Influence Your Skin Health?
Your gut microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health, from digestion to immunity. But did you know that it can also have a significant impact on your skin health? Research has shown that the gut-skin axis - the communication network between the gut...
The Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Health
The link between gut health and mental health has been gaining more attention in recent years, and for good reason. Research has shown that the gut and brain are closely connected, and the health of one can significantly impact the other. In fact, the gut is often...
Our Fertility Journey
For years as an adolescent girl, I was told how easy it is to get pregnant and that birth control was the answer to ensure no “accidents'' happened. Over five years ago, my husband and I unlearned what we always thought to be true, and realized just how difficult...
Our Top 5 Favorite Soups This Winter
Fall and winter are times we all want to stay in, hunker down, and enjoy meals that provide comfort. In our opinion, there is no better comfort food than a good hearty soup. You can easily get protein and vegetables mixed with spices for an abundance of flavor in a...
Healthy Pumpkin Bread
It's that time of year...pumpkin spice season!! If you are not sick of it yet, we can assure you this healthy version of pumpkin bread will keep you wanting more all year long. Why do we consider this bread "healthy". Really it is because this recipe offers a good...
Tame Your Seasonal Allergies Naturally
For anyone who has suffered from allergies, sometimes the beauty of spring and the new blooms and colors are not always welcomed. Even though it signals the end of winter and warmer, longer days ahead, for some of us, it can be the start of many irritating symptoms....










