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The Truth About Vitamin D: Why Testing Matters More Than Guessing

The Truth About Vitamin D: Why Testing Matters More Than Guessing

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

Vitamin D is one of the most commonly supplemented — and most commonly misunderstood — nutrients. It plays a powerful role in immune function, hormone...

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When the Gut Reveals Estrogen Overload: A Real Patient Case

When the Gut Reveals Estrogen Overload: A Real Patient Case

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

One of the biggest mistakes in conventional care is isolating systems. Gut symptoms are treated as gut problems. Liver findings are treated as liver problems. Hormones...

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The Perimenopause Myth: Why Labeling Every Symptom Isn’t Helping Women
Dr. Cailen Braund

The Perimenopause Myth: Why Labeling Every Symptom Isn’t Helping Women

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

Is perimenopause is being falsely diagnosed in women in their 30s and used as a marketing tool by Big Pharma? While the frustration behind this...

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High Ferritin: The Lab Marker We Shouldn’t Ignore
Dr. Cailen Braund

High Ferritin: The Lab Marker We Shouldn’t Ignore

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

High ferritin is more than just an iron storage number — it can be a key signal of inflammation, liver stress, oxidative damage, or metabolic...

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Ivermectin vs Natural Parasite Care: How Specialty Gut Testing Finds the Right Solution

Ivermectin vs Natural Parasite Care: How Specialty Gut Testing Finds the Right Solution

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

Learn what ivermectin is actually used for, why parasite testing matters, and how specialty gut testing identifies the right treatment instead of guessing.

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Medicine Cabinet Makeover: What to Stock in Your Herbal Cabinet for Colds, Fevers, and Flu

Medicine Cabinet Makeover: What to Stock in Your Herbal Cabinet for Colds, Fevers, and Flu

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

A well-stocked herbal medicine cabinet gives you the right tools on hand to support fevers, colds, coughs, and flu naturally—so you can act early and...

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How Foam Rolling “Resets” Fascia

How Foam Rolling “Resets” Fascia

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

Foam rolling is a simple yet powerful way to reset the fascia, calm the nervous system, improve mobility, and support whole-body healing by restoring healthy...

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Why the Organic Acids Test Matters: A Deeper Look Inside the DUTCH Test
Dr. Cailen Braund

Why the Organic Acids Test Matters: A Deeper Look Inside the DUTCH Test

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

Functional medicine is about listening to these signals and supporting the foundations—mitochondrial health, detox pathways, and antioxidant balance—so the body can restore balance naturally. This...

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Gluten, EBV, and Why Modern Wheat Can Stall Healing

Gluten, EBV, and Why Modern Wheat Can Stall Healing

Cailen Braund
By Cailen Braund

If you’ve been navigating Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), chronic fatigue, autoimmune symptoms, or ongoing gut issues, chances are gluten has come up in the conversation. And...

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