Your adrenals are two thumb-sized glands that sit above your kidneys and are a part of the endocrine system. They produce over 50 hormones and play a large role in the body’s stress response.

Functional medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of a patient's health concerns, rather than simply addressing symptoms. This approach is based on the belief that the body has the ability to heal itself, and that health is a state of optimal function.

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” -Rupi Kaur

If someone else’s choices and behaviors are not changing, we have to change our behavior and set boundaries for our health. We cannot control another person’s actions or responses. But, we can control setting boundaries and enforcing them.

Our bodies are exposed to a multitude of toxins on a daily basis. Exposure to chemicals, heavy metals, pollutants and pathogens in our environment can contribute to illness. Fortunately, when healthy, our bodies are capable of detoxing and getting rid of harmful waste.