Root-cause wellness, in plain English.
Notes from our providers on the supplements, protocols, and root causes behind how you feel. The same clinical thinking that shapes care at Alive and Well.
Earlier Alarms, Packed Schedules. Protect Your Sleep.
The back-to-school schedule shift is one of the most significant sleep disruptions of the year. Here's how to reset your sleep architecture and protect your most important recovery window.
September 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Why Am I Always Tired? 8 Root Causes Functional Medicine Actually Addresses
Fatigue is the most common complaint in functional medicine practice, yet it is also the most frequently dismissed in conventional care. Here are 8 root causes of persistent tiredness that functional medicine identifies and treats, and how Alive and Well can help you find real answers.
August 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Up to 80% of People Are Deficient in This One Mineral
Magnesium is involved in over 300 biochemical reactions. Most people don't get enough from food. Here's what that deficiency actually looks like, and how the right form makes all the difference.
August 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Summer Was Supposed to Be the Easy Season: How to Beat Midyear Burnout
Travel logistics, work deadlines, social commitments. Burnout doesn't check the calendar. Here's what midyear burnout actually looks like and the adaptogens that make a measurable difference.
July 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Understanding Cortisol: How to Manage Stress and Improve Your Well-Being
Cortisol is often called the 'stress hormone,' but this label is misleading. Cortisol is a vital steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates energy metabolism, immune function,…
June 27, 2024 · 2 min read
The Power of Sleep: Unlocking Optimal Health and Well-being
Sleep is one of the most powerful (and most undervalued) pillars of health. We live in a culture that glorifies busyness and treats sleep deprivation as a badge of honor. But the science is…
July 23, 2023 · 2 min read
Best Supplements for Stress and Anxiety in 2023
Stress and anxiety have become near-universal experiences in modern life. While lifestyle interventions (sleep, exercise, therapy, and social connection) remain foundational, targeted supplements can…
April 10, 2023 · 2 min read
A Journey Toward Spiritual Wellness
Wellness is a journey, not a destination, and for many people, the spiritual dimension of that journey is the most profound and transformative. Whether through formal religious practice, mindfulness…
January 4, 2023 · 2 min read
Best Supplements for Relaxation and Mood Support
In a world of chronic busyness and overstimulation, the ability to genuinely relax has become a rare skill. The right supplements can support the nervous system's capacity for calm and help restore…
May 25, 2022 · 1 min read
Do I Have Adrenal Fatigue? And How Can I Help It Naturally?
'Adrenal fatigue' is a controversial term in conventional medicine, but the underlying phenomenon (a dysregulated stress response system that leaves you exhausted, wired-but-tired, and running on…
April 7, 2022 · 1 min read
Is CBD Right For Me?
CBD has been one of the most talked-about wellness supplements of the past decade. From anxiety relief to sleep support to pain management, the claimed benefits are broad. But is CBD actually…
April 4, 2022 · 1 min read
5 Top Supplements for Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety have become defining features of modern life. While no supplement replaces healthy lifestyle foundations, the right targeted nutrients can make a meaningful difference in how your…
December 9, 2021 · 1 min read