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Environmental Toxins and Their Role in Breast Cancer Development Oct 01, 2024

By Jennifer Engels, MD

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the impact of breast cancer, raise awareness, and encourage early detection. Breast cancer is a serious concern, particularly for women. While it’s important to remember that men can develop breast cancer,...

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Understanding Inflammation: The Double-Edged Sword of Your Body's Defense System Sep 04, 2024

By Jennifer Engels, MD

 

As a physician practicing Functional Medicine, I often encounter patients confused about inflammation. Simply put, inflammation is your body's natural response to harm. It's a complex biological process where your immune system recognizes and removes harmful stimuli...

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Functional Medicine and Brain Health - Part 2 of Understanding Cognitive Reserve Aug 06, 2024

By Jennifer Engels, MD

As I have often said in previous articles, Functional Medicine is a patient-centered approach that seeks to understand and address the root causes of diseases rather than just treating symptoms. When promoting brain health, especially as we age, Functional Medicine...

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Understanding Cognitive Reserve and Its Role in Aging - Part 1 Jul 02, 2024

By Jennifer Engels, MD

As we age, it's natural to worry about the effects aging might have on our minds. The idea of losing our memory or experiencing cognitive decline can be unsettling. However, there's good news: your brain may withstand time's ravages through cognitive reserve. This concept...

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Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep Apnea: A Holistic Approach to Restful Sleep Jun 04, 2024

By Jennifer Engels, MD

Sleep apnea is a common yet often undiagnosed sleep disorder affecting millions worldwide. Characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep, sleep apnea can have serious consequences for your overall health and well-being if left untreated. 

In the U.S., 18...

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Embracing Strong Bones: A Positive Approach to Osteoporosis Awareness Month May 07, 2024

By Jennifer Engels, MD

As we enter Osteoporosis Awareness Month, I think we need to highlight the growing threat of osteopenia and osteoporosis, especially as we age. However, amidst this awareness, it's crucial to recognize that these conditions are not inevitable. There are proactive steps each...

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“I was absolutely fascinated,” Engels says, “by this new style of medicine that saw the patient as a whole biological system rather focusing on only one organ system at a time, such as Cardiology. This was a complete paradigm shift from conventional medicine and how I was trained.”