Rethinking Anemia: Beyond Just Iron September 25, 2025Janet Maendel Anemia isn’t always caused by low iron—and high-dose iron supplements aren’t always the answer. Inflammation, poor absorption, and missing cofactors like vitamin C, magnesium, and B12 can all play a...
Insulin Resistance: The Root Cause Behind Weight Gain and Fatigue September 18, 2025Janet Maendel Insulin resistance is one of the most common—and overlooked—drivers of fatigue, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, and chronic illness. Long before blood sugar reaches diabetic levels, the terrain can begin to...
Sleep, Rhythm, and the Power of Deep Sleep Support September 12, 2025Janet Maendel Sleep is more than rest—it’s repair. But when stress, overstimulation, or hormonal shifts disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm, deep sleep becomes harder to access. In this article, we explore...
Baptisia Combo: Targeted Herbal Support for Sore Throats September 03, 2025Janet Maendel Baptisia Combo is a powerful herbal tincture formulated to address acute sore throat, lymphatic congestion, and early signs of upper respiratory infection. Built around Baptisia tinctoria (wild indigo)—a potent botanical...
The Liver: Your Metabolic Powerhouse August 28, 2025Janet Maendel Your liver is your body’s metabolic powerhouse—detoxifying chemicals, balancing hormones, and supporting digestion daily. But when it's overwhelmed, subtle signs like fatigue, skin issues, or hormonal shifts can begin to...
Rethinking Prevention: Cancer and the Terrain Within August 22, 2025Janet Maendel Cancer doesn’t appear overnight—it develops in a biological terrain shaped by years of inflammation, nutrient imbalances, metabolic stress, and immune dysfunction. Terrain-based medicine shifts the focus from reaction to prevention,...
Cholesterol: Friend, Not Foe August 14, 2025Janet Maendel Cholesterol isn’t the enemy—it’s essential. Your body makes most of it for good reason: to build hormones, support brain function, and repair cells. High levels don’t always mean danger; often,...
Eating Well Isn’t Enough—Here’s Why Digestion Matters July 31, 2025Janet Maendel In functional and integrative medicine, we often talk about root causes. But one foundational piece that’s frequently overlooked—especially in those dealing with chronic illness or cancer—is digestion. We can eat...
Berberine, Metformin, Diabetes and Cancer September 15, 2024Janet Maendel Berberine appears to have comparable efficacy to metformin in lowering blood glucose levels and managing certain aspects of type 2 diabetes, such as insulin sensitivity and cholesterol levels.
Cramping Muscles September 01, 2024Janet Maendel The causes of cramping vary widely, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (such as low levels of potassium, calcium, or magnesium), overexertion during exercise, poor circulation, certain medications, and underlying medical conditions. Magnesium...
Lipomas August 28, 2024Janet Maendel Lipomas are benign, fatty tumors that appear beneath the skin. Some of the causes of lipoma growths are: metabolic syndrome, genetics, injury, age, liver disease/fatty liver and hormone imbalance. Lipomas...
Vitamin D, Sunscreen Use and Skin Damage July 27, 2024Janet Maendel The synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin is a delicate process influenced by sun exposure, the use of sunscreen, and the presence of oxidized fats in the body. Moderate sun...