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Responding to the Autism Narrative: A Call for Nuance, Science, and Hope
When I read the recent TIME magazine special edition on autism, I felt a wave of frustration, sadness, and, honestly, deep concern. As a pediatric provider who has worked on

Genes Aren’t Destiny: How Genomics Can Personalize Your Health Plan
For decades, we were taught that our genes are the blueprint that determines everything about our health. If you carried a gene “for” something—heart disease, anxiety, autoimmune disease—it was only

Understanding Magnesium: Why the Form Matters More Than the Dose
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the body, supporting hundreds of biochemical reactions involved in energy production, sleep quality, mood regulation, muscle function, and neural balance. Yet

The Folate Connection: Why This Nutrient Matters for Brain and Body Health
Folate may be best known for its role in pregnancy, but its influence extends far beyond that. This essential B vitamin quietly supports nearly every system in the body, from

Women, Motherhood, and the Immune System: Why Ours Deserves Attention Too
So much of women’s energy goes toward caring for others—our kids, partners, aging parents. But few of us stop to think about our own immune systems. The truth is, women’s

The Functional Medicine Approach to Immune Resilience
We often think of immunity as something that only matters when we’re sick. But your immune system is active every day, defending, repairing, and communicating across nearly every organ system

A Historic Step Forward in Autism Care
Finding the root causes of autism and developmental delay has been central to our practice from the very beginning. Yesterday marked a historic day: the President of the United States,

Folate, Vitamin B6, and Mania: What the Latest Research Really Shows
Introduction In mental health, few nutrients are as misunderstood as folate and vitamin B6. Patients and providers alike sometimes worry that folate will “activate” mania or worsen psychiatric symptoms. A

Beyond the Headlines: What We’re Missing in the SSRI Conversation
There has been a lot of conversation in the media recently about SSRIs and whether they might be linked to violence. While I welcome research into this area, I believe

How Gut Health Influences Anxiety in Children: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Anxiety is one of the most common challenges parents report in children, and it can show up in ways that extend far beyond worry or nervousness. For some children, anxiety
