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Dr. Beth's Blog

Functional medicine doctors, such as Dr. Beth Bartlett, share information about food, recipes, critical imbalances (such as inflammation), and lifestyles to empower their patients with practical tools for better health. These topics align with the principles of functional medicine, which emphasize uncovering the root causes of health issues and the importance of preventing and managing chronic diseases.

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A Message from my heart to yours

Heart meridian video by Dr. Beth Bartlett

Intermittent Fasting

What is all the rage behind Intermittent Fasting (IF)? Find out how IF works, learn some guidelines, and start fasting intermittently.

Soup’s On Open House

November 11th @ 1-4pm

Fall Winter Arsenal

Dr. Beth Shares her Fall – Winter Arsenal of her favorite holistic products for the season in this video 

Why Check Vitamin D Levels?

One element my holistic approach to healthcare is to check vitamin D levels.

Heal Your Body With Functional Medicine

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Berberine: A Powerful Supplement in Functional Medicine

What is Berberine? And how is it used as a supplement in functional medicine?

4 Travel Nutrition Tips

Why worry about nutrition when traveling?

Histamine Imbalance, Anti-Histamines, and Inflammation … What You Need to Know

Do you have problems with hay fever or seasonal allergies and your anti-histamine just isn’t cutting it? Learn about histamine imbalances…

April Open House

Stop in!

I thought I was just puffy. But I’m NOT puffy … now

When puffy means inflammation. Watch/read this testimonial.

What is Chronic Inflammation?

Learn about the difference between healthy acute inflammation and unhealthy chronic inflammation… and how to deal with it.

Benefits of the SHAPE ReClaimed Program

The SHAPE ReClaimed program is a great weight loss strategy, a fantastic way to reduce chronic inflammation, & much more! Benefits include…

What Is An OAT Test and How Can It Help Me?

The OAT Test is a nutritional and metabolic assessment of your overall health…

Adding Mushrooms to your Thanksgiving Menu

There are many different reasons for adding mushrooms to your Thanksgiving Day menu! Get some recipes and learn about a great mushroom extract supplement.

Dr. Beth Interview by Michelle McCoy on Inflammation, Hormones and much more!

Video podcast discussing the many effects of inflammation on the body and how your body can respond beautifully to the right treatment.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House

Friday August 26th

Gas and bloating

Summer is filled with vacations & cookouts which can lead to an increase in gut-related symptoms, particularly gas and bloating.

“Orange you glad you asked”? About Vitamin C?

Are you getting enough Vitamin C? Do you have signs of vitamin C deficiency? Find out about some food sources of Vitamin C

The ins-and-outs of Water

You are made up of mostly water! Do you understand what that means?

We’re Moving

Beginning May 1, 2022, we are moving to a new location

Have you heard the term, insulin resistance before?

Insulin resistance relates to blood sugar control and the body’s metabolism of various substances…

Urinalysis – Just How Important Is Checking The Urine? VERY!!!

A urinalysis is a urine sample test we use regularly in Functional Medicine and while monitoring detox and dieting with SHAPE Reclaimed.

Why Do I like Physica Energetics products?

Physica Energetics and Holistic Health In my 20 years of […]

Winter – A Time to Turn Inward

Ah, winter – that time of year when it feels […]

Virtual Appointment – Connecting with Dr. Beth from the comfort of your own home

A virtual appointment is tremendously helpful for situations like: Reviewing […]

Cookware Choices

As we are in a season of preparing and consuming […]

Fall and Chinese Medicine: The Shift of Seasons

Fall is my favorite season of the year!  The sound […]

Fall Winter Healthcare Needs

Top 3 vitamin/supplement recommendations for fall and winter holistic healthcare […]

Brain Boosters and Reducing Brain Inflammation

Declining memory is NOT a normal part of aging!  There are many things you can do now to prevent or reverse brain inflammation

A little ‘Food for the Brain’

Phytonutrients and Flavonols are food for the brain. Part 2 on brain health.

Brain Health

Brain Health Series PART 1: Hypothalamus and Pituitary, Neurotransmitters, Acetylcholine, Dopamine, GABA, and Serotonin

Inflammation Is Part Of The Body’s Natural Defense System

Inflammation causes many chronic diseases. How is it part of our body’s natural defense system?

Signs of Inflammation

Signs of Inflammation video.

Are your teeth killing you?  Or do you have KILLER teeth?

Did you know that the health of your teeth and mouth has a strong impact and correlation to what is going on in your body?

How well is your methylation (detoxification) cycle working? Any why you should care…

If your methylation cycle doesn’t work, the immune system malfunctions, […]

Re-invent your lunchbox!

Re-invent your lunchbox for back-to-school time!

Quercetin!

Quercetin is a flavonoid found in fruits and vegetables. 

The 411 on the CBC

Have you ever been told your bloodwork is ‘normal’, but you still don’t feel good?  Or, you know something isn’t right?

The Benefits of Braggs Nutritional Yeast

Bragg’s Nutritional Yeast is packed with B vitamins, protein and is also a great source of fiber…

Vitamin D – The #1 immune system support!

Vitamin D is known to play a support role in almost every major…

Why The Face?

Dr. Beth Bartlett reviews this book about facial diagnosis in a video.

What is IP? Intestinal Permeability?

Do you have diarrhea, constipation, gas, or bloating? You might have IP.

Having trouble sleeping?

You may want to consider having your cortisol levels tested if you are experiencing trouble sleeping or any of these symptoms…

Tight Junctions: Guardians of Cellular Integrity

How are YOUR tight junctions functioning?  Are they in good shape?

What is functional medicine and why is it important?

I am really excited to be integrating more of a functional medicine approach into my practice.

Thyroid Function

Complete evaluation of thyroid hormones includes…