Cognitive decline is a concern on the rise among practitioners and patients alike. Characterized by a gradual loss of memory and thinking skills, cognitive decline is thought of as a natural part of aging. However, there is growing evidence that cognitive decline is like any other chronic disease: it is a slowly progressive degenerative condition…
The body is designed in a sophisticated way: to engage with the outside environment, balancing both the ability to absorb helpful compounds and to protect against harmful agents. Protective elements including the skin, mucus membranes, and immune system work together to fight against outside threats that can harm health. Even with all of these factors…
Blood is the life force of the human body. It serves myriad roles that support the health and functioning of the body’s systems, organs, and cells. The body has evolved to detoxify blood through a process led primarily by the liver, kidneys, lungs, and sophisticated metabolic cellular activity. However, scientific advancements in functional medicine have…
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, April 3, 2024: We are pleased to announce Essential Health – Bozeman is now offering Essential Primary Care with Dr. Todd J. Harris! From our inception, our mission at Essential Health has been to provide exceptional service to our patients. We do this by continuing to evolve our practice towards new programs and…
“Weight loss medication” is currently a buzzing collection of terms in healthcare. In particular, gut hormone peptides, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists (semaglutide, for example), have garnered significant attention, first for their role in diabetes treatment and prevention, and now in medically supervised weight loss. While the scientific basis behind GLP-1 agonists is profound, their…
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, January 3, 2024: We are thrilled to announce Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski of Essential Health – Raleigh was voted BEST doctor in Wake County by the Wake Living Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards! The award recognizes the top businesses and individual professionals in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Knightdale, North Carolina across dozens of…
Taking care of your internal health is a journey unique to each of us, and one that is best approached through personalized care. Assessing biomarkers, addressing symptoms, and healing from within using a holistic, systems-wide approach can help you reach optimal health from the inside-out. While focusing on internal health is paramount to overall health…
It is a new year, which often means new motivation to get healthier. While there are thousands of fad diets, exercise programs, and detox systems you could buy into, to truly experience a transformation in your health requires an approach that considers your unique body and your goals for the future. Embracing the principles of…
Every so often, an advancement in medicine provides a substantial leap in progress toward improving health outcomes. Peptide therapy is no exception. What are Peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Proteins are essential molecules in the body that play various roles in cellular function, structure, and…
Have you ever been told your symptoms are “in your head?” It happens far too often in conventional medicine, especially for women. Typically, symptoms related to hormone imbalances or decline can have systemic effects. These effects can be less clear to pinpoint through the conventional lens, which is why they are often dismissed or justified…