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Serotonin, often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, plays a significant role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep. Serotonin and weight loss go hand-in-hand when speaking to the ability to lose weight. Low levels of serotonin are associated with mood disorders like depression and anxiety, as well as with increased appetite and carbohydrate cravings. When…
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Autoimmunity arises when the immune system, typically tasked with defending the body against foreign invaders, mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues due to a breakdown in self-tolerance mechanisms. When looking to treat autoimmune disease naturally, Naperville Integrated Wellness looks to functional medicine. Functional medicine can help look to the root of the problem to…
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When women reach out to us with concerns of hormone imbalance, we often hear about symptoms like weight gain, low libido, hair growth/loss, skin problems, vaginal dryness, poor sleep quality, PMS, irregular menstrual cycles, heavy bleeding, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, infertility, mood swings, migraines, hot flashes, poor bone health and muscle atrophy. Naperville Integrated Wellness…
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Depression affects millions of Americans at some point in their lives. Americans are looking for answers, but the most common thought, “What is the natural solution for depression”. While the exact cause of depression remains unknown, the problem appears to be an imbalance of brain chemicals; called neurotransmitters. The nerves of the brain (called neurons)…
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Being conscious of your whole body entails cultivating awareness of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our whole body approach to health center around understanding each part of you. Looking to each root can help you paint a full picture towards health. This involves practicing mindfulness to stay present in the moment and reflect on…
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Natural Thyroid Solutions with Functional Medicine Thyroid disorders are extremely common today. Most common thyroid conditions can be divided into 2 categories, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism. I will briefly discuss both conditions, along with some of the subtypes of each. Hyperthyroidism vs Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid is making too much thyroid hormone. Causes…
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THE EPIDEMIC Millions of Americans take antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication on a daily basis. Why is this happening? Are there natural alternatives for depression? How does a depressed state affect the body as a whole? Perhaps you might consider a better question, how does the state of the body affect depression and anxiety? There are…
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If you experience sudden weight gain or loss, fatigue, feeling cold all the time, changes in your appetite, hair loss, dry skin, depression, hoarseness, and difficulty concentrating, these may all be signs that your thyroid is not working properly. Luckily Naperville Integrated Wellness have a Functional medicine doctor specializing in thyroid. Additionally, if you have…
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Living with an anxiety disorder can be a very difficult and challenging experience. The constant fear, worry, and stress can be overwhelming and exhausting. It can be hard to focus on everyday tasks, and the feelings of dread can be paralyzing. There is often a sense of impending doom and a fear of the unknown.…
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As awareness of functional medicine grows, many individuals are intrigued by its principles but lack a comprehensive understanding of how it functions. Our functional medicine doctors focus on simplicity and being direct. This is where Functional Medicine 101 comes in. While it’s commonly viewed as a natural approach to health restoration, the intricacies of this…
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