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As a Functional Medicine physician, I often hear the same question from concerned patients and their families: "Is there anything I can do to lower my risk of Alzheimer’s disease?" While conventional medicine focuses primarily on diagnosis and symptom management, Functional Medicine looks deeper, ex...

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you diet or exercise, your body just isn’t responding the way it once did? If so, you’re not alone. Many individuals find themselves stuck in a frustrating cycle of weight gain, low energy, and stubborn health challenges, and the culprit could be poor metab...

Jennifer Engels, MD, IFMCP

At WeCare Frisco, we believe that true health starts at the cellular level—and at the heart of every cell lies the mitochondria, your body’s natural energy generators. Often referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell, mitochondria play a critical role in producing energ...

Jennifer Engels, MD, IFMCP 

We’ve all felt it—the racing heartbeat before a big presentation, the sleepless nights worrying about finances, or the constant tension of juggling work and family. Stress isn’t just a mental burden; it’s a physical storm that disrupts your body’s delicate balance, parti...

Jennifer Engels, MD

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable. While conventional medicine focuses on early detection through screening, Functional Medicine takes a proactive approach by addressing the root causes of disease before it ...

Jennifer Engels, MD

This article is the third in a 3-part series on sleep and its crucial importance to our overall health. Please visit here to read part one and click here to read part two.

This month I want to conclude our 3-part series on sleep with an examination of a common but often overloo...