Be Well Functional Medicine

Why Restrictive Dieting Can Backfire on Your Metabolism

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 08/07/2026

Learn how undereating can impact your metabolism, hormones, energy, recovery, and weight loss—and why eating more may be the key to better health.

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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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Why Weight Loss Gets Harder After 40 (And What Actually Works)

Alicja Sundblade, FNP-C

Published on: 05/05/2026

Why weight loss after 40 feels harder and what works with hormones, metabolism, and stress.

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