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The Adrenal Connection: Why Managing Stress Is Critical for Hormone Optimization

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is your body's command center for handling stress. When you encounter physical or emotional stressors, your brain signals your adrenal glands to release...

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The Power of Peptides: Unlocking Healing, Regeneration, and Longevity

Peptides are short chains of amino acids—essentially "mini-proteins"—that act as signaling molecules in the body. They regulate everything from ...

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The Truth About Detox: How Your Body Naturally Cleanses Itself

When it comes to "detoxing," the wellness world is full of buzzwords, powders, and expensive fads. But the real story is both simpler and more powerful: your body has ...

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What Your Heart Is Telling You: Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability as Biomarkers of Health

In functional medicine, we believe that your body speaks to you in patterns—often before symptoms emerge. Two of the most powerful, non-invasive biomarkers that...

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How I Lost Fat and Gained Muscle on Semaglutide

After sharing my weight loss journey using GLP-1 medications like semaglutide a few years ago, I wanted to follow up with my experience focusing on body...

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Embracing Menopause Naturally

Menopause is a life transition that all women experience, yet each journey can feel profoundly personal. While some embrace menopause with minimal discomfort, others...

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Understanding Andropause (Manopause)

When people think of hormone changes, they often envision menopause in women. Yet, men also experience their own form of age-related hormone decline—often referred to as andropause or...

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Could Histamine Be Hijacking Your Health

If you’ve been battling chronic fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, headaches, gut symptoms, or unexplained allergic reactions—and standard tests keep coming back "normal"—you might be dealing with histamine intolerance or mast cell activation. These conditions are often overlooked but can silently wreak havoc on your ...

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What Happens When Cheese (and Dairy) Is Processed

In the U.S., cheese and dairy processing tends to emphasize shelf life, consistency, and mass production over nutrient preservation or bio-compatibility. Here's what happens during that...

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Why Plant-Based Protein Is Best for Reducing Inflammation

Inflammation is at the root of nearly every chronic disease—from heart disease and diabetes to autoimmune conditions and neurodegenerative disorders. While inflammation is a natural response to injury or infection, chronic, low-grade inflammation can silently damage...

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Understanding Lyme and Tick-Borne Illnesses

If you've ever returned from a hike with a tick bite or wondered why you’ve been experiencing strange symptoms like brain fog, joint pain, or unexplained fatigue—this post is for you. Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia can linger...

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Microdosing GLP-1 Medications

Over the last few years, GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide have become household names in metabolic health, weight loss, and diabetes care. Initially developed for type 2 diabetes, these medications have rapidly gained ...

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Bloating, Gas, and Gut Discomforte

Have you ever felt bloated after a “healthy” meal, experienced cramping or unpredictable digestion, or struggled with persistent gut issues—even when you’re eating...

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How International Travel Disrupts Your Circadian Rhythm

Long-distance and international travel may be exciting, but it can take a serious toll on your health. Crossing time zones disrupts your circadian rhythm, the internal clock that regulates everything from sleep and digestion to...

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Your Thyroid Might Be the Missing Link

Do you struggle with fatigue, low energy, brain fog, or feeling like you're just not quite yourself—despite sleeping well, eating clean, and exercising? If so, you’re not alone. Many patients come to us with...

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Elevating Cognitive Performance

In our always-on world, mental sharpness isn’t just nice to have—it’s often a requirement for meeting professional demands, caring for loved ones, and staying ahead of life’s challenges. If you’ve noticed lapses in memory or a slowdown in mental...

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The Power of Exercise for Longevity and Disease Prevention

When it comes to living a long, healthy life, there’s one intervention that stands head and shoulders above the rest: exercise. It not only reduces the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity...

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Supplements and Lifestyle Tips

Whether you’re braving cold and flu season or just seeking year-round health, supporting your immune system is more important than ever. Beyond washing hands and getting enough sleep, targeted nutritional support can ...

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Taking Charge of Cancer Detection

For many people, few words spark more fear than “cancer.” If you’ve lost friends or family to the disease—or simply worry about being around for your children—know that you’re not alone. The good news? Early detection, healthy lifestyle habits, and targeted ...

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The Benefits of NAD+ Therapy: Boosting Energy, Metabolism, and Longevity

It plays a key role in energy production, DNA repair, and metabolism. However, as people age, their NAD⁺ levels naturally decline, leading to lower energy, increased oxidative stress, and ...

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How to Fight Fatigue and Boost Energy with Supplements

Feeling tired all the time? You’re not alone. Fatigue can affect anyone, from competitive athletes to people dealing with chronic illnesses. It can be caused by many things, like not getting...

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How to Prevent Hair Loss While on Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)

Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) can be life-changing for many people, helping improve energy levels, muscle growth, and overall well-being. However, one common concern is hair loss...

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Can GLP-1 Medications Cause Muscle Loss? What You Need to Know

GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Ozempic, Wegovy, Monjauro, Zepbound, semaglutide, and tirzepatide, are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D) and support weight loss. These medications ...

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Tips for Healthy Weight Loss: Your Comprehensive Guide

Struggling to eat healthy and lose weight is a common challenge for many people. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for overall well-being, but with so much conflicting...

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Understanding Adaptive Thermogenesis and Leptin: Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss

Losing a significant amount of weight is an incredible achievement that requires dedication, perseverance, and a lot of hard work. However, maintaining that weight loss can be even more challenging....

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Understanding Food Reactions: Allergy, Sensitivity, and Intolerance Explained

If you've ever experienced symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, bloating, fatigue, weight gain, muscle aches, or joint stiffness after eating certain foods, you may be dealing with more...

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How I Maintained Weight Loss with Semaglutide

February 10, 2024 If you read my prior blog about using semaglutide, I did the typical 10-week treatment and lost 17 pounds towards the end of 2022, ending at 165.6...

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Weight Loss Treatment in Charlottesville Virginia

Weight Loss Treatment Side Effects and Common Complaints: Separating Fact from Fiction

In this blog, I will address the reported side effects and complications associated with treatment using the Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptors (GLP-1R) agonists including Semaglutide, Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjauro. These medications...

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Wellness and Healthy Aging: Introduction Part 1 of 10

Dr. Jason Itri recently gave the first presentation of a 10-part educational series about wellness and healthy aging at The Center Charlottesville. He began with an overview of the course...

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Weight Loss Treatment in Charlottesville Virginia

Using Semaglutide to Prevent Weight Gain and Bad Habits: Another Success Story

“An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure” - Benjamin Franklin There has been considerable talk about how effective semaglutide and other GLP-1 receptor agonists...

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Weight Loss Treatment in Charlottesville Virginia

Medical Grade Weight Loss – Success Story

Matthew Street - My Experience with TRT, Semaglutide, and CJC 1295- Ipamorelin My name is Matthew Street, and below is my story of why I decided to regain control...

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Weight Loss Treatment in Charlottesville Virginia

Lose 17 pounds in 10 weeks: How I did it with Semaglutide

I started taking Semaglutide for weight loss on Sunday November 6th and over the past 10 weeks, I have lost 17 pounds and my body fat dropped 2% to 14.1%....

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