The “AshCare Approach”: 3 Things We Do Differently from Your Typical Doctor’s Office
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling rushed, unheard, or like you were just handed a prescription without real answers, you’re not alone. I started AshCare Functional Medicine because I believe healthcare should be personal, empowering, and focused on finding real solutions, not just managing symptoms. After years of working in traditional medical settings, […]
Why Your Gut Health is the Gateway to Total Wellness
Let me tell you something that surprises a lot of my patients: when you come into my office complaining about fatigue, anxiety, skin issues, weight gain, or even trouble focusing, I’m often thinking about your gut. That’s right. Your gut. As a physician trained in both conventional and holistic medicine, I’ve learned that gut health […]
Functional Medicine for Families: How to Keep Everyone in Your House Feeling Their Best
As a doctor and a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how chaotic family life can be—and how quickly wellness can fall off the radar. Between school, work, sports, errands, and the thousand other things on your plate, it’s easy to go into survival mode. But the truth is, true health doesn’t have to be complicated or […]
Stress, Sleep, and Sugar: The Hidden Triggers Behind Weight Gain
When patients join the 7 Days of Weight & Wellness program, most expect we’ll talk about food, fitness, and maybe even metabolism. And we do. But what often surprises them is how much time I spend discussing three things that don’t seem directly related to weight: stress, sleep, and sugar. These hidden triggers are some […]