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The Hidden Danger: Microplastics in Our Everyday Life and How a Functional Approach May Help

The Hidden Danger: Microplastics in Our Everyday Life and How a Functional Approach May Help

We live in a world surrounded by plastics – from the packaging of our food to the clothes we wear and the bottles we drink from. These plastics often contain chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogs, commonly known as microplastics. While these materials are crucial in manufacturing and packaging, recent studies reveal their potentially harmful impact on human health. With microplastics now detected in various environmental compartments and even inside our bodies, it’s more important than ever to understand how these substances might affect us, particularly when it comes to metabolic health.

Microplastics, once considered harmless alternatives to BPA, are now under scrutiny for their ability to disrupt our endocrine systems. These chemicals, found in food packaging, personal care products, and even air and water, can interfere with hormone regulation, leading to serious … Read More »

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Understanding Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Understanding Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions

Pelvic pain is a common yet often misunderstood issue that affects millions of women. Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp cramps, or ongoing discomfort, pelvic pain can impact daily life, fertility, and overall well-being.

At Functional GYN, we believe in getting to the root cause of pelvic pain rather than just masking symptoms. Let’s explore the top causes of pelvic pain in women, along with functional medicine solutions to help you find lasting relief.

1. Endometriosis: A Hidden Cause of Chronic Pelvic Pain

Endometriosis is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain, yet it often goes undiagnosed for years. This condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to inflammation, scar tissue, and severe pain.

🚨 Symptoms of Endometriosis:
✔ Painful periods (dysmenorrhea)
✔ Pain during intercourse

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Why Am I Gaining Weight? Top Causes of Weight Gain in Women (And How to Fix It!)

Why Am I Gaining Weight? Top Causes of Weight Gain in Women (And How to Fix It!)

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you diet or exercise, the scale just won’t budge—or worse, keeps creeping up? Weight gain in women isn’t just about eating too many calories. There are hidden culprits that could be sabotaging your efforts.

At Functional GYN, we know that weight gain is not just about “calories in, calories out”—it’s about hormones, metabolism, gut health, and lifestyle factors. Let’s break down the top causes of unexplained weight gain in females and what you can do about it!

1. Hormonal Imbalances (The #1 Culprit!)

🔬 Your hormones control everything—from metabolism to cravings and fat storage. When they’re out of balance, weight gain happens fast (especially around the belly, hips, and thighs).

Common Hormonal Issues That Cause Weight Gain:

🚨 Estrogen … Read More »

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CIRS Treatment Stages: A Functional GYN Approach

A Step-by-Step Guide to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) Treatment

At Functional GYN, we understand that CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome) can be overwhelming. From identifying symptoms to developing a personalized treatment plan, this journey requires patience and commitment.

While every patient’s protocol is customized based on symptoms, environmental exposure, lab results, and genetics, this guide provides a broad overview of the key treatment phases.

Step 1: Remove Exposure & Detox Your Environment

The first and most crucial step in CIRS recovery is eliminating exposure to environmental toxins. Whether at work or home, exposure to mold, biotoxins, and other environmental triggers keeps the immune system in a constant state of overdrive, preventing healing.

🔹 Action Plan:
✔ Conduct environmental testing to identify mold, mycotoxins, or other biotoxins.
✔ Implement remediation measures or relocate if necessary.
✔ Begin lifestyle modifications to support detoxification naturally.

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Four week Fitness Challenge – Get ready!

Aubrey’s Four Week Fitness Challenge

Join our team while we challenge ourselves with this 4 week challenge with Aubrey.

There are more exercises at aubreysfitness.com if this challenge is too challenging or too easy. There are surprise gifts for those who successfully complete the challenge. Feel free to email us the start and finish dates. We go by the honor system 🙂

Stay fit and stay tuned!

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Hotflashes! O! Those night sweats!!

Menopause is no fun. While taking care of so many of you all out there suffering from those miserable hot flashes, I started looking for some solution to track them. There are tons of ways to track fertility and periods but nothing to objectively track MENOPAUSE. I came across this wonderful app. I encourage all those women suffering from the miseries of menopause to track and record their symptoms.

This will also help your doctor and you yourself to track response to natural or medical hormone replacement as well. Here’s the link. I am also placing the link on the Useful links page.

Menopause tracker

Stay cool and tuned for more…

Dr. Adeeti Gupta… Read More »