Dr. Laura Gerlach, PharmD

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Dr. Laura Gerlach, PharmD

A functional medicine practitioner rooted in the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic faith.

09/04/2026

Although I'm an expert in medicine, my goal is to help you avoid medication when possible. Instead, I encourage you to make healthy lifestyle changes. Check out these 5 changes I often emphasize to my patients to help them avoid medication.

09/02/2026

It can be easy to unintentionally put our health on the back burner, especially as parents. I encourage you to take a moment to evaluate what step you can take for your own health. Whatever you decide to do, continue to ask the Lord to guide you.

08/27/2026

It's easy to get caught up in the rush of a new school year, but a few simple daily habits can help set the tone for a great year ahead! Here are five of my top tips to help your kids start off the school year right:

1. Begin the day with a morning prayer - Teaching children to offer some of the first moments of their day to God is a great way to remind them to keep God first in all parts of their day. The Lord's protection and guidance are priceless!

2. Start the day with healthy fats and proteins - Instead of preparing a sugar-heavy breakfast, prepare a breakfast that includes protein and healthy fats to help keep kids full throughout the morning.

3. Offer them abundant colorful vegetables and a few fruits - A variety of colorful vegetables and fruits is a great way to help kids eat a balanced and nutrient-rich diet.

4. Allow for adequate sleep - A consistent bedtime and enough time to rest help children wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.

5. End the day with prayer and gratitude - Teaching children to end their day with prayer and gratitude for the day's blessings is good for their mind, body, and soul.

Ask the Lord which of these tips you should start with your family. I hope you all have a blessed school year!

08/24/2026

As a mom, I know breakfast time during the school year can be a challenge.

One of our favorite parts of a quick breakfast is granola. So much so that I crafted a healthier, lower-sugar, higher-protein, and higher-fat recipe for our family for better energy and focus.

My sister, a food blogger, felt it was worthy of sharing. She added her personal touch before featuring it on her website, The Recipe Life, for all to enjoy! 😊

Get the recipe here: https://therecipelife.com/healthy-granola-with-frozen-fruit/ .

It's simple to make ahead of time for busy school mornings!

I hope this makes your back-to-school mornings a little easier. 🩷

What's one healthy breakfast recipe you enjoy during the school year? Share it in the comments to help out other families as well.

08/18/2026

Fertility is a gift from God, but it doesn't always feel like it. When you chart your fertility markers, they tell a story and provide insight into your overall health.

Irregular cycles, heavy me**es, and painful periods do improve for many women with a functional medicine approach guided by Dr. Laura.

Gain understanding of your fertililty, insight into your overall health, and recommendations for improvement with a fertility chart consultation with Dr. Laura.

Learn more here >> https://www.drlauragerlach.com/fertility

08/15/2026

Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary!

Today, as we celebrate the dogma that Mary was taken up into heaven, body and soul, I encourage you to ponder how you can conform your body and soul to be more like that of our perfect Blessed Mother.

A good place to start is to ask Jesus what the first baby step he wants you to do is. Then follow the advice of our Blessed Mother:

"Do whatever He tells you." Jn 2:5

08/12/2026

What should I eat for breakfast? This is a question I frequently address. One key element is protein.

Protein is a macronutrient needed by all ages. It helps build and preserve muscle, create hormones, and support the immune system.

My go-to breakfast proteins are eggs (fried, scrambled, or hard-boiled), beef or pork brats, and salmon pouches. But really, even good, clean hot dogs are much better than the traditional sugary breakfast. Hot dogs for breakfast! Who knew, right?!

I encourage you to evaluate your current breakfast routine and see how you can build a better breakfast.

08/08/2026

Struggling with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, or excess weight? A functional medicine approach can be helpful in many circumstances, including these and more.

To learn more about functional medicine and scheduling a metabolic screening with Dr. Laura visit here >> https://www.drlauragerlach.com/metabolic-screening

08/05/2026

Fun fact: in addition to being a functional medicine practitioner, I'm a clinical pharmacist. I used to work in both small-town community hospitals and nationally ranked Cincinnati Children's Medical Center before starting my own functional medicine practice.

Through this, I've had almost two decades of helping assess patients' nutrient needs in many different situations. I'd be honored to help you as well. Wherever you are on your healing journey, please ask the Lord to guide you.

08/01/2026

With the busyness of life, it's often easy to dismiss common signs that something may be off. This is why it can be important to regularly evaluate how your body is feeling and what the Lord is calling you to do about it.

If you feel called to it, I would be honored to walk with you on your journey and help you apply a functional medicine approach to help get your health back on a better path.

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