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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5 Signs Your Body Is Aging Faster Than It Should

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 03/06/2026

Aging starts long before you see it. Discover the five hidden signs of biological aging—from energy and metabolism to inflammation—and what they reveal about your long-term health.

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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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Tackling Acne by Balancing Blood Sugar and Hormones

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 13/08/2025

Trying all the fad skin care products that promise clear skin and getting nowhere? What if the solution lies deeper? Read on to learn about how balanced blood sugar can help regulate hormones and clear acne naturally.

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