Dr. Sasha Taylor

Dr. Sasha Taylor Dr. Taylor is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor practicing functional family medicine.

The ‘ber months are upon us!I will have limited availability this month due to much needed family time and travel. Upcom...
09/01/2026

The ‘ber months are upon us!

I will have limited availability this month due to much needed family time and travel.
Upcoming response times may be delayed.

The last few months have been a whirlwind of growth and I am so thankful for all of you!

Please schedule and plan ahead so we can get to work and continue making strides together!

One of the most common and frustrating things I hear: “My thyroid labs are normal, but I still feel terrible.”TSH is an ...
08/27/2026

One of the most common and frustrating things I hear: “My thyroid labs are normal, but I still feel terrible.”

TSH is an important thyroid marker, but it’s not the entire story..

When I evaluate thyroid function, I want to understand the relationship between TSH, Free T4, Free T3, thyroid antibodies, symptoms, and the rest of the patient’s clinical picture.

A low Free T3 isn’t automatically an indication that someone needs thyroid medication, either. There are many reasons T3 can be lower, and context is important.

This is where looking at patterns instead of isolated lab values becomes important.

Save this if you have thyroid concerns, and send it to someone who has been told, “Your thyroid is normal,” but still doesn’t feel like themselves.

To work together, follow the link in my bio!

08/17/2026

I have already been through many phases of exercise and movement in my life. But I highly prioritize it as a constant in my life.

All through childhood, I played hard and was rarely inside, played soccer, did gymnastics, and swam.

Until high school graduation, I played school soccer, volleyball, tennis, dabbled in lifting + Pilates, and ran and threw in track.

In college, I started running marathons and spent all 4 seasons training by running and lifting.

In medical school, I found hiking, climbing, still ran, LOTS of HIIT, and really took off with lifting.

In motherhood, I continue to retrain myself to not get stuck on any one thing. Life changes. Movement needs do too. One thing that remains is that I must move.
Use it or lose it!

Exercise and movement are essential to health and longevity. Like most things, there is no one size fits all prescription of movement. Exercise should look like what you can do and there should always be a goal in mind.

Some examples of goals include:
• Lift heavier
• Run faster and further
• Improve insulin response
• Sleep better
• Stress reduction
• Better body composition
• Spend more time with exercise partner

Personally, in motherhood, I’ve found my sleep has tanked and my mind is more scattered. There are many things that help but the one constant is exercise. I can’t maintain the same level with the daily HIIT workouts or get out on the 10 mile hikes in this short little phase so instead I focus on Pilates and lifting. Running is my passion but my recovery is lagging. This isn’t the time for me to pour so much into running. I will return to it one day but not today.

How has your movement journey changed? Are you happy with where you are currently with your choice(s) in exercise? How does it serve you?

08/13/2026

HIGH FERRITIN ≠ TOO MUCH IRON

Ferritin is an iron-storage protein, but it’s also an acute-phase reactant meaning it can rise when the body is dealing with inflammation or physiologic stress.

So when I see a high ferritin, I don’t automatically think too much iron.

I think:
• Is there inflammation?
• What do the iron saturation and TIBC show?
• How are AST/ALT and other liver markers?
• What does metabolic health look like?
• Has there been a recent infection or illness?
• What about alcohol intake or other sources of inflammation?

Ferritin is a clue, not a diagnosis.

And the opposite matters too: someone can have a “normal” ferritin that isn’t necessarily optimal for them, particularly when looking at the bigger clinical picture.

This is why I rarely interpret a single lab value in isolation.

Save this for the next time you see a ferritin flagged high, or send it to someone who has been told, “Your iron is too high,” without much explanation.

*Lab interpretation should always be individualized and considered alongside symptoms, history, and the rest of the lab panel.*

For more help, reach out! Link in bio.

The CDC recently released a report highlighting something important: invasive mold infections may be more common and mor...
08/12/2026

The CDC recently released a report highlighting something important: invasive mold infections may be more common and more severe than previously recognized.

The report focused on invasive fungal infections but reinforces an important point: Fungi and environmental exposures deserve thoughtful evaluation.

Invasive fungal infections are not what most people experience after mold exposure. These infections are typically seen in higher-risk individuals, such as those with significant immune compromise.

However, in clinical practice, I often see patients where environmental exposures are one piece of a much larger puzzle.

Symptoms related to environmental exposures can be complex and may overlap with many other conditions:
• Fatigue
• Brain fog
• Sleep disruption
• Sinus symptoms
• Headaches
• Changes in immune response
• Increased sensitivity to triggers

The goal is not to blame every symptom on mold.
The goal is to ask better questions:
▪️What exposures have occurred?
▪️How is the immune system responding?
▪️What factors are affecting resilience and recovery?
▪️What systems need support?

Your environment is part of your health story.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your home, workplace, or past water damage could be contributing to your symptoms, this is an important conversation to have.

Save this post and share it with someone who has been searching for answers.

Your body was never designed to run on stress 24/7.When we’re constantly rushing, multitasking, and checking off the nex...
08/11/2026

Your body was never designed to run on stress 24/7.

When we’re constantly rushing, multitasking, and checking off the next thing on the list, our nervous system often stays in “go” mode. Over time, chronic stress has been associated with changes in sleep, blood sugar regulation, immune function, digestion, and hormone signaling.

One of the simplest evidence-based ways to support your nervous system is spending time outdoors. Studies have found that even 20 to 30 minutes in nature can help lower cortisol and improve mood.

Healing doesn’t always start with another supplement. Sometimes it starts with creating space for your body to feel safe.

This is one of the many root causes we explore together in my practice because your symptoms deserve more than a quick fix.

Ready to get to the why behind how you’re feeling? Let’s jump in!
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Ferritin is your body’s iron storage protein. While a low ferritin can eventually lead to anemia, it may also represent ...
08/06/2026

Ferritin is your body’s iron storage protein. While a low ferritin can eventually lead to anemia, it may also represent depleted iron reserves before your CBC becomes abnormal.

And iron isn’t just used to make red blood cells though it is mostly the priority..

Iron is also needed for:
• Thyroid hormone production and function
• Dopamine and serotonin synthesis
• Histamine metabolism
• Mitochondrial energy production (making ATP)
• Healthy immune function

When ferritin is low, there may be less iron available for these other, less prioritized processes.. even if your hemoglobin and serum iron look “normal.”

One important caveat: low ferritin does not automatically mean you should take an iron supplement. If your serum iron or transferrin saturation is already elevated, simply adding more iron may not be the answer. Instead, I want to understand why iron isn’t being stored appropriately.

Depending on the clinical picture, that may mean evaluating blood loss, inflammation, gut health, thyroid function, or nutrient cofactors such as copper, ceruloplasmin, zinc, vitamin A, or magnesium.

This is why I rarely interpret ferritin in isolation. Context is important.

Have you ever been told your iron was normal, but you still had symptoms? Maybe it’s time we dig deeper together.

Gardening has reminded me a lot of how I think about gut health.If a garden isn’t thriving, you don’t just pull the weed...
08/04/2026

Gardening has reminded me a lot of how I think about gut health.

If a garden isn’t thriving, you don’t just pull the weeds and expect everything to flourish.

🌱 Sometimes you need to pull the weeds by addressing harmful bacteria, fungi, and more.
🌿 Sometimes the soil needs attention by supporting nutrient status, digestion, and the gut lining.
🐞 Sometimes you need to add the “good bugs,” just like introducing beneficial bacteria with the right probiotic or by eating more fermented foods.
🌼 Sometimes it’s time to plant seeds by adding more fiber and whole foods that nourish your gut microbiome.
💧 And sometimes the body simply needs consistent care through hydration, sleep, stress management, and movement so everything has the opportunity to grow.

There isn’t one product or supplement that fixes every gut issue. Just like in a garden, healthy growth comes from creating the right environment.

Flourishing doesn’t come from quick fixes. Your body requires personalized care and attention.

Symptoms are your body’s way of communicating, not just something to ignore.A headache, fatigue, bloating, or painful pe...
07/29/2026

Symptoms are your body’s way of communicating, not just something to ignore.

A headache, fatigue, bloating, or painful periods can have many different underlying contributors. While two people may have the same symptom, the reason behind it may be completely different.

That’s why I focus on finding the “why” instead of simply covering up symptoms whenever possible.

Root cause medicine doesn’t mean there’s always one single answer. It means taking the time to understand the whole picture and addressing the factors that may be contributing to how you feel.

Which symptom have you been trying to get to the bottom of? Let’s figure it out together. Link in bio.

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