https://www.inhealthrva.com/blogWhole-person health articles from InHealthRVAhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-glp-medications-for-weight-optimizationhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-glp-medications-for-weight-optimizationDiscover the pros and cons of GLP medications for weight loss and long-term health results.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/functional-medicine-vs-concierge-medicine-why-functional-medicine-is-the-better-choice-for-health-optimizationhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/functional-medicine-vs-concierge-medicine-why-functional-medicine-is-the-better-choice-for-health-optimizationDiscover personalized care with functional medicine. Go beyond symptom management to optimize your health, address chronic concerns, and thrive with cutting-edge, patient-centered solutions. Take control of your well-being today!Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/how-irritable-bowel-syndrome-is-diagnosed-a-functional-medicine-perspectivehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/how-irritable-bowel-syndrome-is-diagnosed-a-functional-medicine-perspectiveFor those struggling with persistent digestive issues, exploring a functional medicine approach to IBS diagnosis could be the first step on a journey toward lasting gut health and overall well-being.Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-a-comprehensive-overviewhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-a-comprehensive-overviewLearn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), its symptoms, causes, and effective management strategies. Discover how dietary changes, stress management, and functional medicine can help you manage IBS and improve gut health.Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/lets-talk-about-peri-menopausehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/lets-talk-about-peri-menopause50% of the human population experiences menstrual periods and its inevitable conclusion: Menopause. So why is menopause so poorly understood or supported? Women are either offered no help for life-altering symptoms, or their only option is hormone therapy in often questionable doses and durations with no consideration of its repercussions, or antidepressants.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/do-i-really-have-pcoshttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/do-i-really-have-pcosIn this blog, we’ll dig into what PCOS is, what can contribute to PCOS and ovarian cyst symptoms and how to treat PCOS from a Functional medicine perspective.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/webinar-bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-navigating-the-benefits-risks-and-best-uses-webinarhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/webinar-bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-navigating-the-benefits-risks-and-best-uses-webinarIn this 30 minute talk we will help you navigate the pros, cons and different types of hormone replacement so you can know what and if it is right for you.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-how-do-i-make-mine-successfulhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-how-do-i-make-mine-successfulWe all know that New Year’s resolutions have a low success rate. Only 1 month in, as much as 80% of people are already off their resolution path.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/at-inhealthrva-we-believe-that-integrative-medicine-should-be-primary-carehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/at-inhealthrva-we-believe-that-integrative-medicine-should-be-primary-careHealthcare should consider the ‘whole you,’ body, mind and spirit, from your annual physicals to your complex health care needs.Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/strategies-tips-for-getting-through-the-holiday-seasonhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/strategies-tips-for-getting-through-the-holiday-seasonFollow these simple 5 habits below and you’ll be able to recalibrate in the midst of the holiday season.Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-bhrthttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-bhrtAt InHealthRVA, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is used in conjunction with identifying and treating other root causes that can contribute to hormone dysregulation and/or have similar symptoms. It is also important to know that where one part of our hormone system is out of balance, there may be other imbalances as well.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/spring-is-here-and-so-are-your-allergieshttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/spring-is-here-and-so-are-your-allergiesWhether you have good control of your allergies with conventional treatments or are looking for better or alternative answers for your allergies, a Functional medicine approach can give you a whole lot more options and deeper treatments for this common ailment.Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/why-am-i-tired-part-twohttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/why-am-i-tired-part-twoIn Part 1 of this series we discussed the foundational lifestyle factors that contribute to fatigue. Regardless of other causes, these lifestyle factors must always be addressed to recover from fatigue. In the following parts of this series “Why am I tired?” we will discuss other variables that can contribute to fatigue.Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/why-am-i-tired-part-onehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/why-am-i-tired-part-oneAnd what to do about it. Oh, let me count the ways… Over 40% of adult Americans report feeling tired about half the time, and as much as 50% more women report being tired than men.Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/heart-disease-do-you-know-your-riskhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/heart-disease-do-you-know-your-riskWhile many of us are feeling deeply concerned these days about threats from the physical. social, or political world, the truth is that for the vast majority of us: ...we are statistically far more likely to die of heart disease than any other cause.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/understanding-and-diagnosing-chronic-lyme-diseasehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/understanding-and-diagnosing-chronic-lyme-diseaseThe first step in most healing processes is being able to identify what needs to be healed accurately. It seems like a simple enough point, but in reality, getting a diagnosis can be a complex and muddy part of your therapeutic path. In particular, chronic Lyme disease and associated infections can be very challenging.Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/chronic-lyme-infection-and-your-healthhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/chronic-lyme-infection-and-your-healthOnce upon a time, around the mid-19th century, science figured out that bacteria not only exist, but can cause many of the human diseases that led to ~%50 of all human deaths at the time. This “one infection = one disease” theory has since dominated medical understanding and practice.Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/womens-health-series-hypothyroidism-part-2https://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/womens-health-series-hypothyroidism-part-2How do I know if I have hypothyroidism? Constipation, fatigue, depression, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain that is not due to diet or lack of exercise are all symptoms that can indicate hypothyroidism.Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/womens-health-series-hypothyroidism-part-1https://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/womens-health-series-hypothyroidism-part-1What is hypothyroidism? How do you know if you might be dealing with hypothyroidism? And what can you do about it? In the first part of this series, we will dive into understanding how the thyroid system works and what hypothyroidism is. By understanding it, we will be able to figure out how to heal from it!Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/from-pms-to-menopause-feeling-bad-is-not-normalhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/from-pms-to-menopause-feeling-bad-is-not-normalThere is little to no proper diagnosis, understanding, or treatment for women’s specific health issues in conventional modern medicine. Women are almost universally led to incorrectly believe that things like PMS, painful and irregular periods PCOS, and menstrual migraines are just something you have to live with.Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/the-many-faces-of-chronic-lymehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/the-many-faces-of-chronic-lymeWhat is Chronic Lyme? In its acute (recent) stage, Lyme is due to a recent tick bite. The person experiences flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, malaise and brain fog.Sun, 17 May 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/dont-stress-6-tips-to-manage-anxiety-and-stress-in-2020https://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/dont-stress-6-tips-to-manage-anxiety-and-stress-in-2020Learn key techniques to help improve stress resilience and overall mental and physical well-being. Practiced regularly, they enable you to ride the inevitable turbulence of life instead of being knocked off your feet.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/the-functional-approach-to-getting-great-skin-through-the-holiday-seasonhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/the-functional-approach-to-getting-great-skin-through-the-holiday-seasonIs all that excess sugar intake this holiday season related to my skin issues? In short, YES! Our skin can be a reflection of our overall health.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/welcome-to-womens-health-empowerment-series-on-functional-medicinehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/welcome-to-womens-health-empowerment-series-on-functional-medicineEnjoy this brief introduction into Functional medicine, to empower you to find the health care you need to feel your best!Fri, 08 Nov 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/microbiome-and-your-health-a-primerhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/microbiome-and-your-health-a-primerOur body and the microbe ecosystem are completely dependent on each other for life. Microbes produce vitamins and other nutrients we need for survival and program our immune system, metabolism and behavior to a significant degree. They rely on us for food and a habitable environment that tolerates their existence.Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/optimal-health-guide-part-2-why-conventional-lab-testing-is-inadequatehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/optimal-health-guide-part-2-why-conventional-lab-testing-is-inadequateTo say that there is no physical basis of your health issue when your labs are all “within normal range,” is to say that medicine knows all it needs to know and will never develop any new ways of measuring our health.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/fertility-from-preconception-through-pregnancy-and-postpartumhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/fertility-from-preconception-through-pregnancy-and-postpartumThere are many complex factors that contribute to our fertility. Whether you and your partner choose to use fertility assistance or not, optimizing key areas of your health will help ensure the best possible outcomes.Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/hitting-cancer-below-the-belt-podcast-gut-health-during-cancer-treatmenthttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/hitting-cancer-below-the-belt-podcast-gut-health-during-cancer-treatmentDr. Tressa Breindel was recently a guest speaker on the Hitting Cancer Below the Belt Podcast. She discusses the empowering approach of treating underlying causes of health issues and not simply medicating or managing symptoms.Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/optimal-health-guide-part-1-functional-medicine-vs-conventional-modern-medicinehttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/optimal-health-guide-part-1-functional-medicine-vs-conventional-modern-medicineIn this 4 part series, we are going to empower you with everything you need to know to get the best healthcare possible to optimize your health and those of your loved ones.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/podcast-functional-medicine-the-gut-microbiome-antibiotics-and-aginghttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/podcast-functional-medicine-the-gut-microbiome-antibiotics-and-agingHere GS Nation founders Dave Robinson and Cary Wade talk with InHealthRVA's Tressa Breindel about the gut microbiome, Functional medicine, testing, epigenetics and foundational health practices.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/health-care-is-failing-women-3-questions-to-ask-to-your-physicianhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/health-care-is-failing-women-3-questions-to-ask-to-your-physicianIn today’s doctor’s offices, the health issues that affect women the most are inadequately understood and treated. IBS, hypothyroid, migraines and autoimmune disease affect far more women than men. Not to mention the plethora of women-specific health issues such as PMS, difficult periods, menopause, fertility and postpartum wellness.Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/does-diet-matter-in-ibdhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/does-diet-matter-in-ibdMany of us may have had a doctor tell us that what you eat doesn’t matter in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Or just to eat a low residue diet. To put it mildly:, this is not true.. If you have IBD, your diet can make-or-break your healing.Tue, 16 Jul 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/ibd-a-path-towards-recovery-better-maintenance-and-optimal-healthhttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/ibd-a-path-towards-recovery-better-maintenance-and-optimal-healthTo begin to heal from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—and actually most health issues—we with the gut, by examining what we eat and layer on top of that advanced gut microbiome testing and treatment.Mon, 27 May 2019 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/ibd-101-so-you-have-inflammatory-bowel-disease-what-is-ithttps://www.inhealthrva.com/blog/ibd-101-so-you-have-inflammatory-bowel-disease-what-is-itIBD is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system creates proteins called auto-antibodies, which are antibodies that attack your own tissue. Normally antibodies are produced in order to attack and get rid of unwanted invaders, but in autoimmune disease, we end up producing antibodies against our own body’s tissue.Mon, 20 May 2019 12:00:00 GMT