Author name: Dr. Holly German, Fort Collins Naturopathic Doctor

The Insulin Resistance Diet Plan: A Naturopathic Guide to Reclaiming Blood Sugar Balance

Nutrition & Lifestyle /

By Dr. Holly German Insulin resistance is one of the most common — and most overlooked — drivers of weight gain, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and chronic inflammation. When your cells stop responding properly to insulin, blood sugar remains elevated, your pancreas works overtime, and the downstream effects touch nearly every system in the body. This […]

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Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance: What It Is, How It Works, and What the Science Says

Women's Health /

by Dr. Sarah Kashdan, ND, LAc If you have been exploring natural approaches to hormone balance, you have likely come across seed cycling — a practice that has gained significant traction in the integrative health world over the past decade. At Rocky Mountain Natural Medicine, seed cycling is one of the first dietary strategies we

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Dietary Fiber Health Benefits: Why Fiber Belongs at the Center of Your Diet

Nutrition & Lifestyle, Digestive Health /

by Dr. Holly German Most people know they should eat more fiber — but far fewer understand why fiber is one of the most powerful and versatile tools available for improving long-term health. From lowering cholesterol and balancing hormones to stabilizing blood sugar and supporting a healthy weight, the science behind dietary fiber is both

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PCOS Natural Treatment: A Root-Cause Approach

Women's Health /

by Dr. Holly German Previously known as PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome — and now referred to as PMOS – Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. PMOS is one of the most common hormonal conditions affecting women of reproductive age, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed. It affects an estimated 5–10% of women

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Our #1 favorite functional lab for hormone testing: DUTCH Complete hormone test

Women's Health /

Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones – DUTCH Complete hormone test: Hormone testing is rarely a priority in conventional medical practice. In fact, most of our patients come to us after being denied hormone testing altogether — or after receiving only basic panels and being told their results look “fine.” This disconnect exists largely because mainstream medicine has limited

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Perimenopause-Friendly Breakfast Ideas: High Protein, High Fiber, Blood Sugar Balanced

Women's Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle /

By Dr. Holly German Perimenopause doesn’t announce itself politely. For many women, it shows up as unexplained fatigue, blood sugar swings that weren’t there before, weight that seems to shift for no reason, and a mood that can turn on a dime. A lot of that comes down to hormonal changes that directly affect how

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Perimenopause: How Naturopathic Medicine Supports a Smoother Transition

Women's Health /

by Dr. Holly German Learn how functional and naturopathic medicine can support women through perimenopause. Discover common symptoms, natural treatments, and understand the importance of personalized hormone care.  Perimenopause is a natural, gradual phase that marks the transition toward menopause — and for many women, it can also be one of the most confusing and

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