Dr. Ryan Monahan
A Hard Pill To Swallow: The Many Adverse Side Effects of Hormonal Birth Control
Nearly 90% of women have used oral contraceptives at some point during their reproductive years. In addition to being used for the...
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Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Jan 29
- 8 min
The Cannabis Question: What Are The Benefits & Risks?
Cannabis is the most commonly used federally illegal drug, with its acceptance growing in recent years due to increased legalization and...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 7, 2022
- 16 min
Treating Endometriosis: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Endometriosis is a common disease that affects up to 10% of reproductive women––190 million women––globally. With endometriosis, tissue...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Nov 5, 2022
- 2 min
Digging Deeper: Functional Medicine Blood Chemistry
Have you ever gone to your doctor and told them about something that was wrong, only to be told all your blood work looks fine? Well, we...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- May 30, 2022
- 5 min
Healing The Thyroid: A Functional Medicine Perspective
Many people often wonder and worry that their thyroid may be imbalanced and believe with great conviction that this is the source of...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Copper IUDs: The Problems With Paragard
Copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) are often promoted as a safer, non-hormonal approach to birth control, but how safe are they? The...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Jan 7, 2022
- 3 min
Hard To Stomach: The Hidden Causes Behind Bloating
Bloating is a common symptom with many possible underlying causes. While most people experience either occasional, regular or frequent...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Life After Death: How To Restore Your Gut Post-Antibiotics
Decades of overprescribing antibiotics for non-life threatening conditions has decimated the diversity and abundance of our collective...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Tune In: Dr. Ryan Monahan Joins The Synchronicity Show
Listen to Dr. Ryan Monahan's conversation with Kevin Wathey, host of The Synchronicity Show, as they discuss functional and eastern...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Don't Go Nuts: Why It's Best To Consume Nuts In Moderation
We’ve gone nuts for nuts. Between nuts, nut milks, nut butters and nut flours, we are consuming more nuts than ever before. It takes 23...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 3, 2021
- 4 min
Urinary Tract Infections: Holistic Solutions For Balanced Relief
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common outpatient infections in the world and more than half of women will experience a UTI...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
A Health Food That Isn't: The Many Problems With Soy
Soy has developed a reputation as a health food over the last few decades. While ancient traditional consumption of soy in asian cultures...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Natural Flavors: The Unnatural Origins and Unhealthy Effects of These Widespread Chemicals
Natural Flavors is found listed as an ingredient on processed and packaged foods more often than any other ingredient besides water, salt...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Heightening Arousal: How To Increase Male Virility
There are many natural ways to support male hormones while optimizing performance and stamina without the use of pharmaceutical...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 3, 2021
- 4 min
Sweet Relief: 60 Ways To Help Manage Your Stress
Stress is one of the most under-addressed aspects on the path to healing. Most patients readily dismiss the recommendation to reduce...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
Yeast Infections: Natural Remedies For Lasting Harmony
Vaginal yeast infections send 1.4 million women to the doctor’s office every year and will affect 75% of women at some point in their...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Carrageenan: A Hidden Cause of Digestive Damage
Carrageenan is a common food additive used as an emulsifier, thickening agent and preservative. It’s found in a variety of items,...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 2, 2021
- 2 min
Light The Way: Why Sunlight Is Essential For Balancing Hormones
Light is a messenger. Our pineal gland relies on signals from light to regulate hormones, like melatonin and serotonin. Sunglasses,...
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 2, 2021
- 1 min
Dangerous Waters: How Fluoride Is Impairing Your Thyroid
If you want to protect your thyroid, stop exposing yourself to fluoride. Fluoride lowers T3 and T4 levels, while increasing TSH levels....
Dr. Ryan Monahan
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
Something To Smile About: Top 10 Secrets To Strong Healthy Teeth
Healthy teeth are a reflection of a balanced body and strong ancestry. Here are ten of the best ways to build strong, healthy teeth and...
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