Every day, without realizing it, we interact with microscopic particles and chemicals that may be silently interfering with our health. Two of the most pervasive threats in this category are microplastics and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). While they might sound like niche scientific concerns, their impact reaches into every home, water supply, food chain—and even our bodies.

As the days grow longer and the air fills with the scent of renewal, many of us feel the urge to refresh our routines and reconnect with our bodies. Spring isn’t just a time for cleaning out closets- it’s also a season of physiological shifts that can uniquely affect women’s hormones. In Functional Medicine, we look at the body as an interconnected system, and spring is a powerful opportunity to support hormonal balance from the inside out.

As the seasons change, many people brace themselves for the familiar symptoms of sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and sinus pressure that accompany seasonal allergies. While conventional medicine often replies on antihistamines and decongestants for relief, functional medicine takes a deeper, root-cause approach to allergy management. Instead of simply masking symptoms, functional medicine seeks to address underlying imbalances in the body that contribute to allergies.