Dr. Julie Kennedy Dr. Julie Kennedy

Breast Cancer and Lifestyle Prevention: A Functional Medicine Approach

When it comes to reaching your health goals, information alone isn’t always enough. You may know what to eat, which supplements to take, or how much to exercise, but without accountability and personalized guidance, it’s easy to fall off track. That’s where a health coach becomes a powerful ally in your journey toward better health.

In functional medicine, the goal is not just to treat symptoms but to address root causes—nutrition, stress, sleep, gut health, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle factors. A functional medicine health coach can help you bridge the gap between what you know and what you do.

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Breast Cancer Healing: Functional Medicine Nutrition & Supplement Strategies

When it comes to reaching your health goals, information alone isn’t always enough. You may know what to eat, which supplements to take, or how much to exercise, but without accountability and personalized guidance, it’s easy to fall off track. That’s where a health coach becomes a powerful ally in your journey toward better health.

In functional medicine, the goal is not just to treat symptoms but to address root causes—nutrition, stress, sleep, gut health, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle factors. A functional medicine health coach can help you bridge the gap between what you know and what you do.

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Dr. Julie Kennedy Dr. Julie Kennedy

Causes of Breast Cancer from a Functional Medicine Perspective

When it comes to reaching your health goals, information alone isn’t always enough. You may know what to eat, which supplements to take, or how much to exercise, but without accountability and personalized guidance, it’s easy to fall off track. That’s where a health coach becomes a powerful ally in your journey toward better health.

In functional medicine, the goal is not just to treat symptoms but to address root causes—nutrition, stress, sleep, gut health, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle factors. A functional medicine health coach can help you bridge the gap between what you know and what you do.

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Dr. Julie Kennedy Dr. Julie Kennedy

Breast Cancer by the Numbers: What the Statistics Reveal — and How a Functional Medicine Lens Adds Context

When it comes to reaching your health goals, information alone isn’t always enough. You may know what to eat, which supplements to take, or how much to exercise, but without accountability and personalized guidance, it’s easy to fall off track. That’s where a health coach becomes a powerful ally in your journey toward better health.

In functional medicine, the goal is not just to treat symptoms but to address root causes—nutrition, stress, sleep, gut health, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle factors. A functional medicine health coach can help you bridge the gap between what you know and what you do.

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Dr. Julie Kennedy Dr. Julie Kennedy

How a Health Coach Can Help You Reach Your Wellness Goals with Functional Medicine

When it comes to reaching your health goals, information alone isn’t always enough. You may know what to eat, which supplements to take, or how much to exercise, but without accountability and personalized guidance, it’s easy to fall off track. That’s where a health coach becomes a powerful ally in your journey toward better health.

In functional medicine, the goal is not just to treat symptoms but to address root causes—nutrition, stress, sleep, gut health, hormones, toxins, and lifestyle factors. A functional medicine health coach can help you bridge the gap between what you know and what you do.

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Functional Medicine and Alzheimer’s: Root Cause Approaches to Brain Health

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, affecting millions worldwide. Conventional medicine offers symptomatic relief, but functional medicine takes a deeper look—addressing the root causes of cognitive decline and offering proactive strategies for prevention and support.

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Healthy Aging with Functional Medicine: A Guide to Longevity

Aging is a natural process, but how we age can look very different depending on our lifestyle, environment, and health choices. Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalance to help you age gracefully and maintain vitality. If you’re searching for natural ways to support healthy aging, functional medicine provides a personalized and science-backed approach.

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Self-Improvement Through Lifestyle Medicine

In today’s fast-paced world, many people seek ways to improve their health, increase energy, and live with more purpose. While self-improvement often focuses on productivity or mindset, functional medicine offers a unique perspective: true transformation begins with the body’s foundational systems. By aligning lifestyle medicine strategies with personal growth, you can create sustainable health and lasting self-improvement.

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Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivities, & Autoimmunity: Connecting the Dots to Chronic Inflammation

Autoimmune disease doesn’t happen overnight. It often begins with chronic inflammation—fueled by hidden triggers like leaky gut and food sensitivities.

In functional medicine, we see these issues not as isolated problems but as interconnected root causes of immune dysfunction.

This blog breaks down how intestinal permeability contributes to food intolerance, systemic inflammation, and the development of autoimmune conditions—and most importantly, what you can do about it.

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The AIP Nutrition Plan: Calm Autoimmunity and Heal the Gut

If you’re navigating the ups and downs of autoimmune disease, you’ve likely heard of the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet—but what is it exactly, and why does it work?

In functional medicine, the AIP diet is more than a trend. It’s a therapeutic elimination diet designed to remove inflammatory triggers, support gut healing, and calm an overactive immune system.

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Autoimmune Disease by the Numbers: What the Stats Reveal

Autoimmune diseases are no longer rare, mysterious conditions.
With rates on the rise, they now affect millions worldwide, often with life-altering symptoms and delayed diagnoses. Yet despite their prevalence, autoimmune conditions remain misunderstood by both the medical community and the general public.

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Understanding Detox Pathways: A Functional Medicine Perspective on True Cellular Cleansing

In the world of functional medicine, detox isn’t about fad juice cleanses or extreme fasts. Instead, it’s a science-based process that supports the body’s natural ability to eliminate toxins efficiently and safely. Our bodies are equipped with sophisticated detoxification systems—known as detox pathways—that process and remove everything from environmental chemicals and heavy metals to metabolic waste and excess hormones.

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Low Mold Foods: A Functional Medicine Guide to Reducing Mycotoxin Exposure

In functional medicine, the root cause of chronic symptoms is always the focus. For individuals struggling with fatigue, brain fog, sinus issues, or histamine intolerance, mold and mycotoxin exposure can be a hidden trigger. One way to support healing from mold-related illness is through a diet rich in low mold foods—nutrient-dense options that reduce the burden of mycotoxins in the body.

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Toxicity and the Gut: A Functional Medicine Perspective on Detox and Digestive Health

In functional medicine, the gut is often referred to as the second brain—a hub of immunity, detoxification, and overall well-being. But in today’s world, our digestive systems are under constant assault from toxins. From pesticides and plastics to mold and heavy metals, chronic toxic exposure can quietly disrupt gut health and trigger a cascade of inflammation, immune dysfunction, and even chronic disease.

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Mold Toxicity: The Hidden Health Burden You Shouldn’t Ignore

Mold toxicity is an often-overlooked root cause of chronic illness. Many individuals live or work in mold-contaminated environments without realizing the extent to which mycotoxins—harmful compounds produced by molds—can impact their health. Functional medicine provides a comprehensive framework to identify, address, and heal from mold-related illness by looking beyond surface symptoms and supporting the body's natural detoxification systems.

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Summer Hydration & IV Therapy

As temperatures rise and summer activities ramp up, proper hydration becomes more than a wellness tip—it’s essential for optimal health. From increased sweat loss to higher physical exertion, the body’s demand for water, electrolytes, and nutrients intensifies. In functional medicine, we take a proactive approach to hydration, combining lifestyle strategies with supportive therapies like intravenous (IV) hydration for deeper cellular support.

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Summer Skin Protection

As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to give your skin the support it needs to thrive—not just survive—during summer. In functional medicine, we view skin as a reflection of inner health. That means summer skin protection goes far beyond sunscreen; it’s about nourishing, hydrating, and supporting the body as a whole.

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