How I Raised My Ferritin: Absorption Tips, Tricks & My Favorite Iron Supplements
I was able to boost my ferritin level from 9 to 94 in four weeks with two iron infusions, iron-rich foods, an iron supplement, and gut-healing. I feel SO much better- more energy and the nagging brain fog & headaches are gone. Low ferritin can also cause hair loss, shortness of breath, fatigue, depression, and…
Menopause Starter Toolkit
We went from “HRT causes cancer” → “HRT will do your dishes & pay your taxes” It’s true: HRT is a powerful medical tool and is now deemed safe for most women after the FDA removed its black box cancer warning in 2025. It’s also true: It’s not a magic bullet. It’s one part of…
Top Iron-Rich Foods + Recipes
When my labs came back with low ferritin, I did what I tell my patients to do: I built my meals around bio-available iron. I LOVE plants and eat a plant-predominant diet- lots of leafy greens, whole grains, legumes, fish, and poultry. I’ve never been too keen on red meat, but my body was crying…
Fiber + Polyphenols: The Fat-Burning Combo + Recipes Using Top Sources
Fiber is having a moment… but here’s what no one is telling you: polyphenols are the missing piece that turn fiber into short-chain fatty acids — your fat-burning signal. What happens when we eat fiber? So much more than it just keeping us regular. When you eat fiber AND polyphenols (color!), you are feeding a…
Metabolic Health Group Visits
Doing everything right and the scale won't budge? I hear it almost every day, and I get how frustrating that feels. You’re eating well, you’re exercising regularly, and yet the scale won’t budge and fat is settling around your middle in a way it never did before. In midlife, your body really does work differently. As estrogen shifts, we lose…Read more
Cholesterol Group Visit
Learn to use a food-focused approach to improve cholesterol and lower heart disease risk in a small, supportive group setting. What we’ll cover: What to expect: Friday, June 12th at 9:30am OR 12:00pm Where: Lakeside Natural Medicine, 3510 N Oakland Ave, Suite 203, Shorewood, WI 53211 Cost: $130 Call the office at (414)939-8748 or email us at info@lakesidenaturalmedicine.com to save…Read more
Plant Power Group Visit
The evidence is clear: people live longer when they eat more fiber-rich, polyphenol-rich plant foods. And while knowledge is power, ACTION in the kitchen is what counts! Learn to eat from the earth, meal prep, and read labels like a pro – all while enjoying more plants, fiber, and energy. Join my Plant Power group visit and transform your plate…Read more
