RENEW Functional Medicine & Anti-aging

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RENEW Functional Medicine & Anti-aging

We help you look great & feel even better with a variety of services.

Functional medicine, perimenopause and menopause hormones, HRT, thyroid hormone, vein treatment (sclerotherapy), aesthetics (tox, filler, microneedling, facial peels).

01/12/2026

Vitamin D isn’t just for bones. It supports mood, immune function, hormone health, and energy levels.

And deficiency is incredibly common, especially in fall and winter.

Here are a few subtle signs your D levels might be low:
☁️ Low mood or seasonal blues
🦴 Bone aches or muscle weakness
🛌 Fatigue that won’t go away
🦠 Getting sick more often
🧠 Brain fog

The only way to know? Test your blood levels, then dose appropriately (because too much D can also cause issues!).

Most people need more than they’re getting from food or sunshine alone, especially in northern climates or indoors most of the day.

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
2 Club Centre Ct, Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

01/05/2026

Most people associate mold exposure with respiratory issues, but mycotoxins from mold can directly damage the gut lining, contributing to leaky gut, immune dysregulation, and histamine intolerance.

In fact, many patients with persistent gut issues, despite diet and supplements, have undiagnosed mold exposure keeping their system inflamed and reactive.

Mycotoxins disrupt tight junctions in the intestinal wall, which can lead to systemic inflammation, food sensitivities, and brain fog.

If your gut symptoms started or worsened after moving into a new space, especially one with water damage, it may be time to investigate environmental triggers.

Root cause healing starts with personalized data. Book your functional consult for targeted testing and a custom wellness protocol built just for you.

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
2 Club Centre Ct, Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

01/04/2026

For the women who juggle careers, families, aging parents, kids’ schedules, and everything in between…

And still wonder why they’re exhausted, anxious, wired, bloated, not sleeping, and feeling unlike themselves...this is why:

Your body chemistry is tapped out.

Chronic high stress drains your minerals, disrupts hormones, dysregulates your nervous system, slows digestion, and inflames your metabolism.
You don’t need a vacation. (Although you probably deserve one.) You need your hormones, nervous system, and gut working together again so your body stops running in overdrive.

And once those systems rebalance? Your energy, mood, sleep, and resilience come back online.

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
2 Club Centre Ct, Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

01/03/2026

A new year is a fresh chance to listen deeply to your body and support what it truly needs. Here’s to wellness, joy, and fresh beginnings! 💫

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
2 Club Centre Ct, Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/28/2025

Herbs, adaptogens, and essential oils can offer powerful support but they’re not risk-free just because they come from nature.

Natural substances can still impact your hormones, nervous system, liver enzymes, or medications. And not all herbs are safe for long-term use, especially without clear guidance.

Things to consider with herbal supplements:

– They can interact with medications
– Some affect hormone levels or blood pressure
– Doses and timing matter (especially long-term)
– Quality and sourcing vary widely

Plants are medicine and like all medicine, they work best when used with care and clarity.

Renew Functional Medicine and Anti-aging
2 Club Centre Ct, Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Here’s to warmth, wellness, and the quiet magic of the season. 🎄

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
2 Club Centre Ct, Suite 6, Edwardsville, IL
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/22/2025

Feeling heavy, puffy, or mentally drained by mid-afternoon? You don’t always need a nap or a latte, this simple and restorative posture helps:

✅ Improve lymphatic drainage
✅ Support venous return to the heart
✅ Calm the nervous system
✅ Enhance digestion via vagus nerve activation
✅ Relieve lower body swelling (ideal after long periods of sitting or standing)

How to do it:
👉 Lie on your back with your legs resting vertically against a wall
👉 Let your arms fall to your sides, palms up
👉 Breathe deeply for 5–10 minutes
✨ Bonus: Place a pillow under your hips to enhance lymphatic flow

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
6 Ginger Creek Village, Glen Carbon
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/20/2025

"Microplastics are not only a health threat themselves but also act as transport vehicles for heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic, delivering these toxins directly into our bodies. This harmful combo can lead to oxidative stress, DNA damage, and even disrupt metabolic health.

So, why should we care? When microplastics enter our system (often via food or water), their acidic environment in our gut triggers the release of these toxic metals into our bodies. Over time, this can increase the risks of chronic diseases, neurotoxicity, and immune dysfunction.

Protect yourself by replacing plastic bottles, bags, and food containers with glass, stainless steel, or other reusable alternatives. Invest in a reverse osmosis filter, which removes both microplastics and heavy metals from your drinking water. Add back essential minerals (like magnesium) to keep it nourishing. To support your detox pathways, boost your antioxidant intake with a nutrient-rich diet full of colorful veggies and fruits. For added support, supplements like glutathione or greens powders can enhance your body's ability to fight toxins.

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
6 Ginger Creek Village, Glen Carbon
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/19/2025

Come to Renew today, meet Alex the elf & receive a special early Christmas gift ($50 off tox treatment of $200 or more for walk-ins).

12/17/2025

Do you feel like your energy crashes earlier in the day? Like no matter how much sleep you get, your body still feels heavy or slow?

It’s easy to blame the weather, shorter days, or post-summer fatigue, but many people experience a subtle rise in inflammation during the fall and winter without realizing it.

Here’s why fall and winter can hit harder than expected:
🍂 We spend more time indoors, exposed to stale air, mold, and dust
🍠 Heavier comfort foods can increase inflammatory load
🫤 We move less and stress more as schedules tighten
🍽️ Hidden food sensitivities often creep in with seasonal treats
💤 Poor sleep and circadian shifts throw off recovery and repair

Low-grade inflammation doesn’t always show up as pain. It often shows up as brain fog, morning fatigue, feeling puffy, and sugar cravings.

If your body feels off this time of year it could be asking for a reset.

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
6 Ginger Creek Village, Glen Carbon
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/11/2025

Not all prenatals are created equal. Many store-brand formulas check the ""basic vitamin"" boxes but miss out on the forms and doses your body can actually use during preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum.

Here’s what to look for:
✅ Folate (not folic acid)
✅ Active B vitamins (like methylated B12 and B6)
✅ Choline for baby’s brain development
✅ Iron (only if you need it!)
✅ Gentle forms of magnesium and calcium

And watch for:
❌ Synthetic dyes
❌ Low-dose everything
❌ “One-a-day” formulas with poor absorption

Whether you’re planning, pregnant, or postpartum, your prenatal should be targeted, bioavailable, and supportive.

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
6 Ginger Creek Village, Glen Carbon
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

12/10/2025

If you wake up with puffy, swollen eyes your body is trying to tell you something. This can be a subtle sign that your cortisol rhythm is off and your stress hormones aren’t cycling the way they should.

Here’s how it works:

🧠 Cortisol is meant to rise in the morning to wake you up, reduce fluid retention, and get your metabolism going.
🚫 But if your cortisol is low when it should be high (a common pattern in burnout or HPA axis dysfunction), your body can’t regulate inflammation or fluid balance efficiently.

This often leads to:

– Morning puffiness around the eyes and face
– Feeling groggy or heavy even after 8+ hours of sleep
– Brain fog or a slow start
– Craving coffee or sugar to ""kick in""
– Waking up more tired than you were before bed

If this sounds familiar, your body is asking for support!

Renew Functional Medicine and Antiaging
6 Ginger Creek Village, Glen Carbon
618-651-6303
www.renewmedicine.net

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Edwardsville, IL
62025

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