One Tree Integrative Medicine

09/02/2026

Nobody told you migraines were a gut problem. But they probably are. 🧠

Here is something most neurologists will not tell you:

The gut and the brain are connected by the vagus nerve in a constant two-way conversation. And when the gut is inflamed, leaky, or full of the wrong bacteria, it sends distress signals directly to the brain that can trigger migraine episodes.

Here is what the research shows:

🔴 Migraine sufferers have significantly different gut microbiomes than people without migraines
🔴 Leaky gut allows inflammatory compounds into the bloodstream that cross the blood-brain barrier
🔴 Serotonin, the neurotransmitter most linked to migraines, is 90% produced in the gut
🔴 People with migraines have higher rates of IBS, SIBO, and gut dysbiosis
🔴 Treating the gut has been shown to reduce migraine frequency in multiple studies

Other root causes nobody is checking:

🔴 Magnesium deficiency — found in up to 50% of migraine sufferers
🔴 Hormonal fluctuations — especially estrogen drops before menstruation
🔴 Mitochondrial dysfunction — the brain runs out of energy
🔴 Histamine intolerance — certain foods trigger an inflammatory cascade
🔴 Chronic dehydration — even 1-2% dehydration can trigger a migraine

If you have been treating your migraines without addressing any of these you have been treating the symptom and not the cause.

Drop a 💬 below — which of these surprises you most?

08/31/2026

Raise your hand if you have been told migraines are just bad headaches. 🙋

They are not. And if you have ever had one you already know that.

Migraines are a complex neurological event involving changes in brain chemistry, blood flow, inflammation, and the nervous system. They can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours and come with a whole list of companions nobody asked for:

🔴 Throbbing one-sided head pain
🔴 Nausea and vomiting
🔴 Sensitivity to light and sound
🔴 Visual disturbances and aura
🔴 Brain fog that lingers for days after
🔴 Fatigue so profound you cannot function

And yet most migraine sufferers are handed a prescription and sent home with no conversation about WHY they keep happening.

This week we are talking all things migraines. The root causes. The triggers. The natural solutions that actually work. And why your gut may have more to do with your migraines than your head does.

Save this page because this week is going to be a good one. 🌿

Drop a 🙋 below if migraines have stolen days from your life!

08/28/2026

Let us bust a big myth about cholesterol and blood sugar. 🔥

Most people think high cholesterol is caused by eating too much fat.

But here is what the research actually shows:

The most dangerous cholesterol pattern, high triglycerides, low HDL, and small dense LDL particles, is driven almost entirely by SUGAR and refined carbohydrates. Not dietary fat.

When you eat excess sugar and refined carbs your liver converts them into triglycerides. Triglycerides crowd out HDL. And small dense LDL particles, the most cardiovascular-damaging form, increase dramatically.

This is called atherogenic dyslipidemia and it is the lipid pattern most strongly associated with heart attack and stroke. And it shows up on a standard lipid panel as a seemingly normal LDL while your triglycerides are quietly through the roof.

The triglyceride to HDL ratio is one of the best kept secrets in cardiovascular medicine. A ratio above 3.0 is concerning. Above 5.0 is significantly elevated. We have seen patients come in with ratios above 16.

If your doctor is only watching your LDL you may be missing the most important part of the picture.

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08/27/2026

5 things you can do TODAY to start improving your blood sugar. No prescription required. 🌿

1️⃣ Eat protein first at every meal
Starting your meal with protein before carbohydrates dramatically reduces your postprandial glucose spike. Even just eating your eggs before your toast makes a measurable difference.

2️⃣ Take a 10 minute walk after eating
Post-meal walking is one of the most powerful and underutilized blood sugar tools available. Your muscles act as a glucose sponge, using up the sugar from your meal before it can spike your blood.

3️⃣ Add apple cider vinegar before meals
One to two teaspoons in water before a carbohydrate containing meal can reduce your glucose spike by up to 30%. It works by slowing gastric emptying and improving insulin sensitivity.

4️⃣ Prioritize sleep
Even one night of poor sleep significantly raises fasting insulin and increases carbohydrate cravings the next day. Sleep is not optional for metabolic health.

5️⃣ Eliminate liquid sugar completely
Juice, soda, sports drinks, and sweetened coffee drinks cause the fastest and most dramatic glucose spikes of any food or beverage. Removing them is the single fastest dietary change you can make.

Which one are you starting with? Drop it below! 👇

08/26/2026

Your body is trying to tell you something. Are you listening? 🧠

Most people think blood sugar is only a concern if you have diabetes. But the truth is insulin resistance, the root cause of most blood sugar problems, can be silently affecting your energy, weight, mood, and brain for YEARS before it ever shows up on a standard lab panel.

Here are the signs your blood sugar may already be dysregulated:

🔴 Energy crashes after meals
🔴 Constant carbohydrate and sugar cravings
🔴 Weight that will not budge no matter what you try
🔴 Brain fog and difficulty concentrating
🔴 Waking up between 2 and 4am
🔴 Feeling hangry between meals
🔴 Belly fat that keeps growing despite your efforts

Sound familiar? This is not a willpower problem. This is a metabolic problem and it is fixable.

This week we are talking all things metabolic health and blood sugar. Save this page because it is going to be a good one. 🌿

Drop a 🙋 below if any of these sound like you!

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08/25/2026

Let us talk about something your doctor has probably never checked. 👇

Most standard blood panels include fasting glucose and maybe HbA1c. But these two tests can look completely NORMAL while insulin resistance is already significantly progressing in your body.

The test that catches it years earlier is called HOMA-IR and it requires just two fasting values: your glucose AND your fasting insulin.

Here is why fasting insulin matters so much:

When your cells stop responding to insulin your pancreas compensates by producing MORE of it. Blood sugar stays normal for a while but insulin is silently elevated and doing damage in the background.

Elevated fasting insulin is associated with:
🔴 Weight gain especially around the abdomen
🔴 Elevated triglycerides
🔴 Low HDL cholesterol
🔴 High blood pressure
🔴 Increased cardiovascular risk
🔴 Increased cancer risk
🔴 Accelerated aging

Optimal fasting insulin is less than 5 uIU/mL. Most labs flag it as normal up to 18 or even 25. That is a massive gap where a lot of silent damage can occur.

If you have never had your fasting insulin checked ask for it at your next appointment. Or come talk to us. 🌿

08/24/2026

🎉 Big news and I am so excited to share it!

I am officially certified in Functional Medicine!

Here is what that means for YOU as my patient:

🌿 Instead of asking what drug treats this symptom we ask WHY is this happening in the first place
🌿 Instead of managing disease we look for the root cause and address it directly
🌿 Instead of treating symptoms we treat you as a whole person, mind, body, and everything in between

Functional medicine looks at how everything in your body is connected. Your gut, your hormones, your inflammation levels, your genetics, your environment, and your lifestyle all play a role. We build a personalized plan that actually makes sense for YOU.

I have always believed that you deserve more than a 7 minute appointment and a prescription. This certification gives me even more tools to deliver exactly that.

08/17/2026

Science just gave us another reason to take hormones seriously. 🌿

A study published just this week found that women who used estrogen-only hormone therapy later in life were less likely to develop signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Let that sink in for a moment.

The same hormone that helps you sleep, protects your heart, supports your bones, keeps your brain sharp, and makes you feel like YOURSELF again may also be protecting you from one of the most feared diseases of aging.

And yet how many women are told to avoid hormones because they are worried about the risks?

This is exactly why I do what I do. Hormone therapy is not one size fits all, and the conversation deserves to be more nuanced than a simple yes or no. The right hormones, at the right dose, at the right time, for the right woman can be genuinely life changing.

If you have been on the fence about bioidentical hormone therapy or feel like your hormone questions have never been fully answered, this is your sign to dig deeper. 🌿

Drop a ❤️ below if this resonates and share with a woman in your life who needs to hear this.

08/14/2026

Fall is basically the New Year but make it cozy. 🍂

New season, new goals, new chance to actually take care of yourself.

So tell me 👇 What is your #1 health goal this fall?

A) 💤 Finally fix my sleep
B) ⚖️ Balance my hormones
C) 🥬 Overhaul my diet
D) 🧠 Get my energy back
E) 💪 Lose the stubborn weight
F) 😌 Stress LESS

Drop your letter below and tell me how long you’ve been working on it 👇 I have a feeling some of you have had the same goal for WAY too long.

And if you’ve been struggling to get there on your own, that’s exactly what I’m here for. Sometimes you just need someone to help you find the root cause. 🌿

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