The Real Art of Integrative Medicine: Knowing When to Prescribe and When to Pause
When people think of integrative medicine, they often picture supplements, meditation, or food-as-medicine. What they rarely imagine is a doctor with a prescription pad. And yet, some of the most important decisions I make as an integrative medicine physician involve deciding when to lean on conventional medicine—and when to hold back. This is where the […]
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN): A New Approach to Healing
Many people are surprised to learn that a medication originally developed to help with addiction is now being used in much smaller doses to support the body’s ability to heal. This therapy is called Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). What is LDN? Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors at full dose (50 mg) for addiction treatment. At very […]
When Your Gut Talks Back: SIBO in Women and Why It’s Often Missed
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition that has gained traction in recent years, but its complexity, especially in women, remains underappreciated. While digestive complaints are common, SIBO presents a particular challenge due to its ability to mimic other disorders like IBS, food intolerances, hormonal imbalances, and even anxiety. For many women, this can […]
Why I Prescribe GLP-1 Agonists as an Integrative Medicine Doctor
As an integrative, functional medicine doctor and certified life coach, I guide people toward health through nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and mindset. But I also prescribe medications like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) for weight loss. That might seem at odds with holistic medicine—but it’s not. It reflects a deeper understanding of what holds people […]
Integrative Medicine Is at a Crossroads—How Do We Get It Right?
Integrative medicine is having its moment. Once dismissed as fringe, it is now woven into hospital systems, championed by wellness leaders, and sought after by patients frustrated with the limits of conventional care. This shift is long overdue, but as integrative medicine moves into the mainstream, we face a crucial question: How do we ensure […]