A Functional Approach to Gut Dysfunction & IBS

The topic of gut health can sometimes feel like a buzzword, but the reality is that so many of us are dealing with chronic digestive issues. It can look different for everyone, but any combination of frequent constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and bloating is a sign from our bodies that there is dysfunction. After a full workup with a gastroenterologist sometimes we are left with more questions than answers. That is where an functional approach to gut dysfunction can be essential.

Gut Health, Stress, Everyday WellnessHannah FreemanMay 1, 2023Cove Natural MedicineIBS, gut health, probiotics, prebiotics, leaky gut, sibo, digestive health, gut dysfunction, heartburn

Healing Burnout & Chronic Stress

If we’ve learned anything over the last few years, it is that burnout is very real. We all experience burnout a little differently. For some it is physical, and for others it is mental and emotional. What remains the same for everyone is this feeling of reaching our threshold, where our stress response is maxed out. Chronic stress has a big impact on our bodies, but the good news is that there are ways to support the body to heal from burnout.

Stress, Sleep, Everyday WellnessHannah FreemanOctober 14, 2022Cove Natural Medicineburnout, burnt out, nervous system burn out, nervous system, fatigue, exhaustion, chronic stress, stress, adrenal fatigue

Wellness Book Club: The Joy of Movement

Movement is a foundational aspect of health. We all recognize and feel the physical and mental benefits of movement, often attributing it to endorphins. Kelly McGonigal writes all about the mental aspect of physical activity in her book The Joy of Movement. This book is a fascinating read, filled with the latest research that you can bring into your daily life whether you have an ongoing movement practice or are still redefining what joyful movement means to you.

Everyday Wellness, StressHannah FreemanSeptember 30, 2022Cove Natural Medicinejoyful movement, joy of movement, exercise, overexercise, biophilia, nature

The Root Cause of Hair Loss

Hair loss and hair thinning can be one of the most personal and distressing health concerns among those in my office. For many of us, hair represents femininity. Although we may not notice it, we may even hold our own inherent biases about “lush” and “beautiful” hair. This is all to say that hair is often at the core of our identity. It is how we express ourselves. And hair loss can disrupt that.

Menstrual Health, PCOS, Skin Health, StressHannah FreemanMay 18, 2022Cove Natural Medicinealopecia, female pattern hair loss, fhpl, hormonal hair loss, androgenic hair loss, androgenic alopecia, fasting, stress, post partum, post partum hair loss, hair thinning, hair loss

Cultivating Mindful Self Compassion

If we have learned anything over the past few years, it is that we need to take time to care for ourselves. Of course this includes taking time for our favorite self-care activities, but it also encompasses speaking kindly to ourselves. Long walks and bubble baths can be wonderful, but they mean nothing if we are criticizing ourselves shortly after. This is where self compassion comes in.

Mental Health, Stress, Everyday WellnessHannah FreemanJanuary 21, 2022Cove Natural Medicineself compassion, self kindness, loving kindness, emotional health, mental health, kristen neff, mindfulness, mindful self compassion

The Impact of Mental Health on Digestion

Have you ever been anxious, nervous or stressed out and noticed your digestive system acting up? Our mental and emotional health is tightly connected to our digestive health. Supporting your mental health is an important piece of the puzzle when treating digestive concerns like IBS.

Gut Health, Mental Health, Stress, SleepHannah FreemanJune 25, 2021Cove Natural Medicinegut health, depression, anxiety, stress, ibs, gerd, digestive health, digestion, mental health

How Gardening Benefits Your Body, Mind & Soul

In our modern world, many of us suffer from a “nature deficit”. We need to get out in nature more to support our mental and physical health! Gardening is just one of those ways to support our mind, body, and soul.

Everyday Wellness, Food As Medicine, Stress, Gut HealthHannah FreemanMay 12, 2021Cove Natural Medicinegardening, food as medicine, herbalism, growing food, maine garden, mofga, gardening with kids, microbiome, gut health, probiotics, microbiota, horticulture therapy

The Vicious Cycle of Sleep and Hunger

In modern society, sleep deprivation has become commonplace. Not only does sleep have an effect on cognition, inflammation, immunity and cardiovascular health, but it also plays a huge role in hunger, satiety, and metabolism.

Sleep, StressHannah FreemanOctober 30, 2019Cove Natural Medicinesleep, hunger, naturopathic medicine, cortisol, circadian rhythm, sleep cycle, ghrelin, leptin, metabolism

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