Your Ultimate Guide for Healthy Living

Yoga is more than flexibility or exercise. Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen explores how yoga influences stress, inflammation, digestion, nervous system regulation, and our ability to build resilience before the body has to yell.

Needed’s new Prenatal Multi Gummy solves a very real pregnancy problem: what if you know you should take a prenatal, but you can’t tolerate the capsules? I’m comparing the Needed gummy to my usual three-capsule prenatal recommendation, including what you gain, what you give up, and when I think the gummy is actually the better choice.

Many people are told their blood work is “normal” despite fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, or hormone symptoms. In functional medicine, we look beyond basic lab ranges to understand patterns in physiology and the everyday habits that actually move the needle for health.

Your mouth isn’t a standalone system. It’s the front porch of your metabolic and immune health, and the everyday choices you make—your toothpaste, rinse, flossing routine, even when you brush—shape nitric oxide production, inflammation, cardiovascular resilience, and long-term oral integrity. This guide breaks down the microbiome science, the practical habits that actually matter, and the tools we recommend to protect your gums, breath, and metabolic health.

Ever wondered what actually happens when you work with a functional medicine clinic? At The Facility Denver, we walk you through every step — from intake and advanced lab testing to personalized plans and follow-ups — so you can understand your biology, feel better, and take charge of your health without the salesy “discovery call.”

We unpack the Vibrant Longevity Summit: wins, misses, testing overload, and why strength + VO2 both matter. From polyphenols to peptides, we break down what matters for real people, not just VIP clinics.

Let's talk about continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) in people without diabetes. What’s helpful, what’s overhyped, and why the flatline might not be the gold standard we think it is. CGMs can be powerful tools, but they’re also misunderstood. In this post, we’ll share the science, our patient experience, and some practical ways you can use CGMs wisely. Spoiler: it’s not about chasing a flat line, and it’s definitely not about fearing your food.

The functional medicine perspective on fertility offers a refreshingly different approach. Rather than viewing infertility as a fixed diagnosis, we understand it as a spectrum of subfertility with modifiable factors. This shift in perspective is powerful—it means that through targeted interventions to improve overall health, couples can move along this spectrum toward improved fertility. The principle is simple yet profound: a healthier body naturally wants to conceive.

Thankfully, we live in the era of smart diagnostics, which means you can now take a comprehensive stool test for parasites, bacteria, and gut inflammation from the comfort of your own home: no waiting rooms, no awkward bathroom moments in a clinic. Let’s break down what The Gut Zoomer Test does, who it’s for, how it works, and why it might just be the key to unlocking some long-standing health mysteries (especially if you’re dealing with chronic symptoms that defy simple expl

When it comes to nutrition and gut health, fiber often takes a backseat. In reality, this overlooked nutrient plays a vital role in maintaining a happy gut microbiome. Understanding the significance of fiber, its types, sources, and some important guidelines can transform your health.