Be Well Functional Medicine

Cortisol and Thyroid Function: What Stress May Be Doing to Your Thyroid

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 10/09/2026

Learn how chronic stress and cortisol may influence thyroid signaling, metabolism, sleep, and energy—and why understanding the connection can help guide better care.

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What Your Cholesterol Numbers Are Really Telling You

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 03/06/2026

Your cholesterol numbers tell a much bigger story than “good” or “bad.” Learn how cholesterol impacts hormones, heart health, perimenopause, metabolism, and what your results may really mean.

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Simple Steps to Reduce Bloat, Cravings, and Sluggish Digestion After the Holidays

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 05/01/2026

Feeling bloated, tired, and craving sugar after the holidays? Learn why digestion and hormones get off track—and simple, science-backed steps to reset them naturally.

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