Integrative and Functional Medicine Carin Nielsen, MD Integrative and Functional Medicine Carin Nielsen, MD

5 Root Causes of Low Mood

I have been practicing in Northern Michigan for over 20 years, and year after year, I see two waves of seasonal mood changes in my patients and friends: November and February.

Many begin to feel the symptoms of seasonal mood changes in November when the days become darker and shorter. Fatigue and lack of motivation are common complaints in November when we are digging out our light boxes and preparing for the winter ahead.

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Hormone Balance Carin Nielsen, MD Hormone Balance Carin Nielsen, MD

HORMONE BALANCE - Four Steps to Optimize Hormone Testing

Hormone Balance is one of the most common reasons patients seek my care, and for good reason! Hormones have profound effects on your mental, physical, and emotional health and well-being. Hormones are chemical messengers made in cells throughout the body. These messengers are carried in your blood to the organs and tissues they affect. There are many types of hormones that influence nearly every bodily function.

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