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Alicja is an Internal Medicine turned Functional Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience who strives to uncover the root causes of your hormone imbalance and address them holistically.

10/20/2026

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10/19/2026

Could GLP-1 medications affect more than weight loss?

A new study explored semaglutide the medication used in Ozempic and Wegovy in older female mice, and the findings raised some interesting questions about healthy aging. 🧬

Researchers observed improvements in several areas, including:
💪 Muscle function: Improvements in measures of physical function.
🧠 Memory: Changes in certain measures of cognitive performance.
🩸 Blood sugar: Better glucose regulation.

Aging-related markers: Improvements in several biological markers associated with aging.

In one group, the mice also lived longer.

Researchers compared semaglutide with calorie restriction, since the medication can reduce appetite and food intake. Interestingly, some observed benefits appeared to go beyond those explained by eating less alone.

This raises an intriguing question: Could GLP-1 medications influence other biological pathways involved in aging?

It's important to remember that this research was conducted in mice. These findings don't establish that semaglutide has the same effects on muscle function, memory, or lifespan in humans. More research is needed to understand what these results could mean for people. 🔎

At Be Well Functional Medicine, we follow emerging research while keeping the bigger picture in mind. GLP-1 medications are an evolving area of study, and understanding their potential benefits and limitations remains important.

📰 Read more about the study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911214238.htm

10/17/2026

🍎🍂 A Cozy Apple Crisp for October!

Warm, cinnamon-spiced apples topped with a golden, crunchy oat and almond crumble, this simple fall dessert is perfect for a cozy afternoon or a little something sweet after dinner. 🥧

Ingredients:

For the apple filling:

5 apples, sliced
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp lemon juice

For the topping:

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup chopped almonds
⅓ cup almond flour
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter
½ tsp cinnamon
A pinch of salt

👩🍳 Instructions:

-Prepare the apples: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss the sliced apples with cinnamon, maple syrup, and lemon juice, then spread them in a baking dish.

-Make the topping: Mix the rolled oats, chopped almonds, almond flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, cinnamon, and salt until combined.

Assemble: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the apples.

Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.

Serve and enjoy: Serve warm on its own or add a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra protein. 😋

🌿 A little nourishment in every bite! Apples provide fiber, while oats and almonds add more fiber and satisfying texture. Pairing your crisp with Greek yogurt adds protein to round out your treat.

Save this recipe for your next cozy fall day! 🍁

10/16/2026

🧠 Your brain health is about more than just memory.

Your emotional well-being, sleep, relationships, movement, and cardiovascular health all play a role in how your brain functions over time.

Here are a few important connections worth understanding:

Stress: Chronic stress can affect attention, sleep quality, and emotional regulation.

Sleep: Quality sleep helps your brain recover, process information, and consolidate memories.

Social connection: Meaningful relationships can support emotional resilience and cognitive well-being.

Movement: Regular physical activity helps support blood flow, mood, and metabolic health.

Heart health: The same factors that protect your heart, including healthy blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels, also matter for your brain.

The bigger picture? Healthy aging rarely comes down to one supplement or one perfect habit. It's about creating a lifestyle that supports your brain, body, and emotional well-being over time. 🌿

At Be Well Functional Medicine, we look at how these different pieces connect to help you better understand your health and where personalized support may be beneficial.

🔎 Want a more personalized look at the factors that may be influencing your brain health, mood, sleep, and long-term wellness?

Book a consultation with our team. Let's look at the bigger picture together.

10/15/2026

🥤 Could your daily sugary drink be affecting more than your blood sugar?

A long-term study involving more than 112,000 adults found that people who drank at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had approximately 2.45 times the risk of developing stomach cancer compared with those who drank these beverages less than once a month.

But there’s an important distinction: association doesn't mean causation. The study was observational, so it cannot prove that sugary drinks directly cause stomach cancer. More research is needed to understand this connection.

What we do know is that frequent consumption of sugary drinks can contribute to excess sugar intake and may affect blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, metabolic health, and overall diet quality.

Over time, everyday habits can add up. 🌿

Prevention isn't about making every choice perfectly. It's about recognizing patterns that may influence your long-term health and making sustainable changes where you can.

At Be Well Functional Medicine, we believe small, consistent steps combined with understanding your individual health needs can help support your well-being over time. 💚

📰 Read more about the study: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260909005207.htm

10/14/2026

🤕 Do your headaches always show up around 2 or 3 p.m.?

You know the feeling. The headache, pressure behind your eyes, or dull ache that makes it harder to focus just as the afternoon rolls around.

When headaches keep showing up around the same time each day, the pattern may offer some helpful clues. 🔎

Here are a few factors worth exploring:

🥗 Blood sugar: Did your lunch include enough protein, fiber, and healthy fats to help keep your energy steady?

🌸 Hormones: Estrogen fluctuations around ovulation, before your period, or during perimenopause may make some women more prone to headaches or migraines.

🩸 Iron levels: Heavy periods can contribute to iron deficiency, which may occur alongside headaches, fatigue, or dizziness.

😴 Sleep: Poor or disrupted sleep can make you more susceptible to headaches the following day.

Headaches can have many causes, and these factors are just some of the possibilities. The key is understanding your individual symptoms and what may be contributing to them.

At Be Well Functional Medicine, we look beyond the symptom to explore the bigger picture, including your daily patterns, menstrual cycle, lab results, and overall health. 🌿

If recurring headaches are becoming part of your routine, book a consultation with our team so we can explore the pattern and discuss the next steps together.

10/13/2026

🌿 In perimenopause, your hormones may be part of the answer.

We often think of perimenopause in terms of changing periods, hot flashes, sleep disruptions, and mood swings. But the hormonal shifts happening during this stage can affect much more than you might expect.

❤️ Changes in estrogen can influence how your body processes cholesterol, responds to insulin, stores fat, and supports cardiovascular health.

That means unexpected changes in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, or other metabolic markers may be worth exploring as part of a bigger picture.

🔎 Your lab results don't exist in isolation. Understanding how hormonal changes may be influencing your metabolic and cardiovascular health can help you make more informed decisions about your well-being.

Our latest blog breaks down the connection between perimenopause, cholesterol, hormones, and cardiometabolic health in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

👉 Read the full blog to learn what may be happening behind the numbers: https://bewellfunctionalmed.com/post/what-perimenopause-can-do-to-your-cholesterol-and-heart-health

Because understanding your hormones is an important part of understanding your health. 💚

10/10/2026

🍂 Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger + Coconut Milk 🥣

Creamy, comforting, and perfect for a crisp fall day! This cozy soup combines naturally sweet roasted butternut squash with warming ginger, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk for a nourishing seasonal meal. 🌿

🥕 Ingredients:
1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
½ tsp cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste

👩🍳 Instructions:

-Roast the squash: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cubed squash with a little olive oil and roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.

-Build the flavor: In a pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil until softened and fragrant.

-Simmer: Add the roasted squash, broth, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

-Blend until smooth: Carefully blend the soup until creamy.

-Add the coconut milk: Stir in the coconut milk and warm through. Serve hot and enjoy! 🍲

✨ A little seasonal comfort in every bowl! Butternut squash provides fibre and beta-carotene, while ginger adds a warming kick and coconut milk brings a rich, creamy texture.

Save this recipe for your next cozy meal! 🍁

10/09/2026

🌿 Digestive Enzymes: Do You Really Need Them?

Digestive enzymes can be helpful, but bloating, gas, or feeling heavy after meals doesn't automatically mean you need them.

Different enzymes serve different purposes. 🔎

🥛 Lactase helps break down lactose for people who have difficulty digesting it.

🩺 Pancreatic enzymes are used when the pancreas doesn't produce enough enzymes to properly digest food.

🥑 Bile support may be considered in specific situations where fat digestion is impaired, depending on the underlying cause.

Broad-spectrum digestive enzyme blends are different. They may help some people feel better after meals, but symptom relief doesn't necessarily tell us why those symptoms are happening.

If you regularly rely on enzymes just to tolerate food, it may be worth looking deeper at what's going on. Factors like gut motility, food intolerances, gallbladder or pancreatic function, medications, constipation, and other digestive issues may all play a role.

At Be Well Functional Medicine, we believe digestive symptoms deserve more than a quick fix. Understanding the underlying factors can help guide a more personalized approach to gut health. 🧩

The goal isn't just to manage symptoms and it's to understand what's contributing to them.

10/08/2026

🥚 How much protein do you really need?

Protein plays an important role in muscle maintenance, recovery, blood sugar regulation, satiety, healthy aging, and many other functions. 💪

But your ideal intake depends on several factors, including your body size, age, activity level, health status, and personal goals.

For many adults, the basic recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of 0.8 g/kg of body weight per day is considered the minimum needed to meet basic requirements and not necessarily the ideal target for everyone.

Active adults, older adults, and those looking to preserve or build muscle may benefit from higher intakes, often around 1.2–1.6 g/kg per day, depending on individual needs.

But here’s the thing: more protein isn't always better. ⚖️

If increasing protein means cutting back on fibre, vegetables, healthy fats, or overall food variety, your diet may become less balanced. 🌿

Digestion, kidney function, appetite, total calorie intake, and the quality of your protein sources also matter.

The goal isn't simply to eat more protein. It's to get enough to support your body's needs, spread it throughout the day, and pair it with a diverse, nutrient-dense diet.

At Be Well Functional Medicine, we look at the bigger picture because good nutrition is about how all the pieces work together. 🔎

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