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The HealWell Journal

Evidence-informed articles, practical guides, and functional medicine insights to support your healing journey.

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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Mood, Energy, and Focus
Gut Health8 min read

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Mood, Energy, and Focus

Emerging research reveals that the trillions of microorganisms living in your gut do far more than digest food — they produce neurotransmitters, regulate inflammation, and communicate directly with your brain. Here's what the science says and what you can do about it.

Dr. La Vonne Chandler Waller

July 28, 2026

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Blood Sugar Balance: The Foundation of Sustained Energy
Metabolic Health6 min read

Blood Sugar Balance: The Foundation of Sustained Energy

Unstable blood sugar is one of the most common — and most overlooked — drivers of fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain. Learn the functional medicine approach to stabilizing your glucose naturally.

July 14, 2026

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Perimenopause & Functional Medicine: Navigating the Transition with Confidence
Women's Health7 min read

Perimenopause & Functional Medicine: Navigating the Transition with Confidence

Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood shifts — perimenopause can feel overwhelming. Discover how a root-cause approach can ease the transition and restore hormonal harmony.

June 30, 2026

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Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Driver Behind Modern Disease
Immune Health5 min read

Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Driver Behind Modern Disease

Inflammation is your body's natural defense — but when it becomes chronic, it underlies conditions from autoimmunity to heart disease. Here's how to identify your triggers and calm the fire.

June 16, 2026

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The Elimination Diet: A Powerful Tool for Uncovering Food Sensitivities
Nutrition6 min read

The Elimination Diet: A Powerful Tool for Uncovering Food Sensitivities

Food sensitivities can masquerade as dozens of different symptoms — from headaches to joint pain to skin issues. The elimination diet is one of the most effective tools in functional medicine.

June 2, 2026

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Sleep as Medicine: Why Rest Is Your Most Powerful Healing Tool
Lifestyle5 min read

Sleep as Medicine: Why Rest Is Your Most Powerful Healing Tool

Sleep isn't passive recovery — it's when your body repairs tissue, consolidates memory, and regulates hormones. Learn the functional medicine strategies for deeper, more restorative sleep.

May 19, 2026

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Understanding SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Explained
Gut Health7 min read

Understanding SIBO: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Explained

SIBO is more common than most people realize and is frequently misdiagnosed as IBS. Learn what it is, how it's tested, and the functional medicine approach to treatment.

May 5, 2026

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