Blog by Kate Vazquez
Natural Supplements That Support GLP-1
If you read my previous post about the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications, you learned that your body already produces GLP-1 naturally. GLP-1 is a hormone designed to help regulate appetite, blood sugar, and metabolism. While medications have their place in...
The Truth About GLP-1 Peptides: Weight Loss, Diabetes, and God’s Natural Design
Over the past few years, medications like GLP-1 peptides have exploded in popularity. They’re being prescribed and recommended by influencers for weight loss, blood sugar control, and even metabolic health. You’ve likely heard names like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro...
Protein Fermentation on the Carnivore Diet: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Before diving into this conversation, I encourage you to read my first post: ➡️ The Carnivore Diet: Helpful or Harmful Long-Term? In that blog, I shared how certain gut bacteria, especially Akkermansia, depend on plant compounds like polyphenols to flourish, and how...
Why Mold Fear Is So Common Right Now
We are living in a time where information is everywhere. You can type a symptom into your phone and within seconds see stories of chronic illness, expensive remediation, and families leaving homes behind. It’s overwhelming. And when your body already feels fragile,...
The Carnivore Diet: Helpful or Harmful Long-Term?
The carnivore diet has gained popularity in recent years, with many people reporting improvements in symptoms like bloating, autoimmune flares, fatigue, and joint pain. And as a functional medicine practitioner, I understand why. When someone removes processed foods,...
Colostrum: Benefits, Biblical Perspective, and Do You Really Need It?
If you’ve spent any time in the functional medicine or wellness space lately, you’ve probably heard about colostrum supplements. They’re praised for gut healing, immune support, and inflammation reduction. But as someone who practices functional medicine, and who also...
How Do I Know If I Have Leaky Gut?
Maybe your stomach has been a little “off” lately. Bloating after meals. Random fatigue. Mood swings that don’t make sense. Skin flare-ups. Maybe you’re frustrated, thinking: “I eat ‘healthy.’ I exercise. Why do I feel this way?” If that sounds familiar, you might be...
Why Do I React to Foods I Used to Tolerate?
You know that moment… the one where you bite into something you’ve eaten a thousand times and suddenly your stomach flips, your head feels foggy, or your body aches in a way that surprises you? You stop mid-bite and think: “Wait… I used to eat this all the time....
Feeling Anxious When Life Is Good
Why Do I Feel Anxious Even When My Life Is “Good”? It’s late.Everyone’s asleep.Your life is technically fine. Maybe even really good. And yet… your chest feels tight. Your mind won’t shut off. Your body feels restless for no clear reason. You start asking yourself...
A Christian Woman’s Guide to Functional Medicine
Healing Hormones Without Compromising Your Faith “I want to heal my hormones naturally… but I’m a Christian.” If you’ve ever felt this tension, you’re not alone. Many women come to functional medicine after years of feeling dismissed, exhausted, or unheard in...
“I Thought I Was Healthy… So Why Do My Labs Say Otherwise?”
You eat well.You exercise.You try to manage stress.You felt mostly fine. So when you decided to run labs through your doctor, or a platform like Function Health, you expected reassurance. Instead, you opened your results and felt your stomach drop....
Postpartum Isn’t a Problem, It’s a Transition
“I’m postpartum and overwhelmed… what’s wrong with my body?” If this question has crossed your mind, you are not failing. You are not broken. And there is nothing inherently wrong with your body. What you are experiencing is transition. And our culture is very bad at...