Why does libido decrease in long-term relationships?

Libido often decreases due to emotional disconnection, stress, hormonal changes, and nervous system dysregulation.

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How to keep your sanity and health through death, divorce, and disease.

By Dr. Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

I am no stranger to life crises. I’ve experienced loss of family, friends, and treasured pets. I’ve been divorced. I’ve had cancer and live with autoimmune diseases. Right now, one of my dearest family members is dealing with a diagnosis no one wants to receive.

Chances are you’ve experienced a lot in your life, too. You might be going through a crisis right now.

These experiences don’t just affect your thoughts and your emotions. They ripple through your entire being—your body, your nervous system, your beliefs, your energy, and your sense of identity.

What is Weight Loss Resistance? Causes, Hormones, and How to Fix It

By Keesha Ewers

By Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

Weight loss resistance is when your body does not lose weight (or gains weight) despite consistent efforts with diet, exercise, and sleep. It is often driven by hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, and metabolic dysfunction.

I coined this term for my patients who told me they were doing everything right in terms of eating, exercising, and sleeping … and yet were either gaining weight or unable to remove excess weight. The truth is, your body is a complex system of hormones that are talking to each other, serving as messenger chemicals between one another and between the glands in your endocrine system. What sets those chemicals in motion? Your own perceptions of you in your life.
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Why am I gaining weight even though I eat healthy?

By Keesha Ewers

By Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

One of the most asked questions I get from my patients is, “Why am I gaining weight even though I eat healthy?”

If your weight gain feels unexplained, it might not be “just aging” or “just your diet.” There are always root causes to address. For some of my clients, weight gain traces back to a fatty liver and the role it plays in detoxification, hormones, and autoimmunity.

What are the real causes of low libido in long-term relationships?

By Keesha Ewers

By Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

Low libido in long-term relationships is rarely caused by just one factor—it usually is a combination of biological, emotional, and relationship factors. Hormonal imbalances, chronic stress, nervous system issues, inflammation, and gut health issues can all suppress sexual desire by signaling the body that it is not safe or resourced enough for intimacy. [Read more…]

Whole Heart Health: Why Physical & Emotional Heart Health Matter

By Keesha Ewers

By Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

It’s not surprising that February is American Heart Month. This month — the month of love, hearts and relationships — is a great time to focus on your whole heart health: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual layers of your heart. Do you know how well your heart is functioning? [Read more…] about Whole Heart Health: Why Physical & Emotional Heart Health Matter

Function Health Labs — And Why the Human Touch Matters More Than Ever

By Keesha Ewers

By Keesha Ewers, PhD, ARNP, IFMCP

Over the past few years, I’ve seen a meaningful shift in how people approach their health. More patients are taking initiative—ordering advanced laboratory testing on their own and arriving at my office informed, curious, and motivated. [Read more…] about Function Health Labs — And Why the Human Touch Matters More Than Ever