District Center for Integrative Medicine

District Center for Integrative Medicine The District Center for Integrative Medicine (DCIM) heals patients through a deeply individualized an

06/12/2026

My favorite color to wear and my favorite color to eat, GREEN!

Dark leafy greens are one of the best foods you can eat on a daily basis to support your health in a myriad of ways. I’m constantly rotating between kale, collard greens, dandelion greens and of course, spinach, to consume as many leafy greens as possible. 

🧠  greens are high in folate which is essential to brain health and maintaining cognitive function 

🫁 jam packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants, they protect your body on a cellular level 

🫀darker the better when it comes to heart health! Vitamin K found in dark greens like kale and swiss chard, have heart protection properties. 

🦴not a cup of milk, but cups of greens! Dark leafy greens contain calcium which support strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. 

And of course, they’re high in fiber, vitamins and minerals that benefit our bodies. I add leafy greens everywhere - smoothies, soups, sauces - it’s a favorite food in our house! 

GO GREEN! 🥬💚

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06/05/2026

And how many of you ladies out there have gotten a #3 or #4 response from your doctor 🫠🫠

Fun and games aside, while the evidence continues to evolve and many experts recommend caution, I don’t believe fear should be the only factor driving decisions about HRT. Women deserve individualized conversations that consider the risks and benefits. Thoughts?

06/02/2026

POV: I’m halfway through a new patient intake form and realize she’s my favorite type of health puzzle to solve🧩

Weight, stress, sleep, brain fog, and metabolism.

If you know you know….this list feels like a frustrating game of whack-a-mole. You fix your sleep for a week, but your brain fog persists. You try to manage your weight, but chronic stress derails your metabolic balance.  

Here is the truth: You are not broken, and you don’t need five different specialists. You need an individualized, holistic strategy that realizes all of these things are talking to each other. My medical practice was built specifically to help women stop guessing and start optimizing. We integrate metabolic care, hormone therapy, advanced screening, and brain health so you can reclaim your edge and protect your longevity. 🤝

If this list looks like your current daily reality, you are exactly where you need to be. Let’s stop treating symptoms and start healing the system. Comment “DCIM” to learn more about coming a patient 🤍

Anyways, here’s me after the 90-minute appointment I had with my patient, where I referred her to cardiology for a few c...
05/27/2026

Anyways, here’s me after the 90-minute appointment I had with my patient, where I referred her to cardiology for a few concerning labs, suggested red light therapy + meditation for stress support, and recommended a podcast episode from .drg. 😅

Functional Medicine isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. For me, it’s providing collaborative, thorough, and patient-centered care. I’m always learning and looking for news to support my patients, and my own health!

To my fellow docs - protect your space, never stop being a student and do what you love!

What I eat in a day to support my brain (and longevity) 🧠✨As a functional medicine physician, I’m always looking for way...
05/22/2026

What I eat in a day to support my brain (and longevity) 🧠✨

As a functional medicine physician, I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more neuroprotective foods into my diet. Generally speaking, I follow an anti-inflammatory/Mediterranean forward diet, which is cognitive-support as is. Lots of plants, plenty of healthy fats and lean sources of protein are my starting point, and from there I strive to add as many neuro-nutrient rich foods into my diet as possible. 

Here’s an example of what I may eat in a day with a focus on cognitive support: 

Breakfast 🥬A protein smoothie made with dark leafy greens with contain folate + vitamin K to support memory, mood, and long-term brain protection. 

Lunch 🐟 Wild-caught salmon, which is rich in omega-3s and supports healthy hormones and reduce inflammation. I pair this with a colorful veggie and complex carb for blood sugar balanced. 

Snack 🫐 Berries + nuts are my go-to combo for fiber, antioxidants, and polyphenols that help combat oxidative stress

Dinner 🍳is as colorful as I can make it while prioritizing the presence of a protein, fat and fiber. This combo stabilizes blood sugar, supports neurotransmitter production, and keeps energy + focus steady. A little bit of 🍫 because endorphins are good for you!

Each day of eating will of course look different, but making these small, intentional choices will add up to powerful protection for your brain over time. My goal is to eat healthy NOW so I can live longer LATER.  

Want to know if your current labs are supporting your brain health? Comment BRAIN and I’ll send you my free brain health self-assessment 🧠

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