Sunrise Functional Medicine
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Sunrise Functional Medicine is a health education consulting practice of Kurt N. Woeller, DO and Tracy Tranchitella, ND. Find us at mysunrisecenter.com.
Autoimmune diseases represent one of the more complex frontiers in modern medicine. #functionalmedicine #bendoregon #psoriaticarthritis #autoimmunedisorder
Psoriatic Arthritis: Understanding the Immune Connection Between Skin and Joints
Psoriatic Arthritis is a chronic condition, but early recognition and appropriate management can significantly alter long-term outcomes.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Autoimmune diseases represent one of the more complex frontiers in modern medicine. #functionalmedicine #bendoregon #psoriaticarthritis #autoimmunedisorder
Reproduction is energy-intensive. When the body perceives that resources are scarce or stress is overwhelming, it makes a protective decision: survival first, reproduction later. Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age. #telehealth #bendOR
When the Body Hits Pause: Understanding Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea | Sunrise Functional Medicine
A regular menstrual cycle is often described as a “vital sign” of health—and for good reason. It reflects a delicate and ongoing conversation between the brain, hormones, metabolism, stress levels, an...
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February 10, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Reproduction is energy-intensive. When the body perceives that resources are scarce or stress is overwhelming, it makes a protective decision: survival first, reproduction later. Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation in a woman of reproductive age. #telehealth #bendOR
Cholesterol is not simply a cardiovascular risk marker—it is a foundational molecule for brain development, hormone production, immune regulation, and neurological function. #bendoregon #neurodevelopment #autism #brainhealth #telehealthcare
Cholesterol, the Brain, and Autism | Sunrise Functional Medicine
For decades, cholesterol has been framed as something to fear—something to lower, manage, or eliminate. But this simplified view leaves out a much bigger, more important story, especially when it come...
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February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Cholesterol is not simply a cardiovascular risk marker—it is a foundational molecule for brain development, hormone production, immune regulation, and neurological function. #bendoregon #neurodevelopment #autism #brainhealth #telehealthcare
One of the challenges with acid and alkaline food lists is that they assume uniform responses. In reality, digestion, metabolism, genetics, stress levels, and existing health conditions all influence how an individual responds to food. #telehealthcare #functionalmedicine #bendoregon
Beyond “Alkaline”: What Balance Really Means for Cellular and Mitochondrial Health |
Instead of asking whether a food is acidic or alkaline, a more useful question becomes whether it supports energy production, metabolic flexibility, and long-term resilience.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:35 PM
One of the challenges with acid and alkaline food lists is that they assume uniform responses. In reality, digestion, metabolism, genetics, stress levels, and existing health conditions all influence how an individual responds to food. #telehealthcare #functionalmedicine #bendoregon
From a clinical standpoint, depression is not a single disease with a single cause. Rather, it is a multifactorial condition shaped by biological, psychological, environmental, and social influences. #functionalmedicine #bendoregon #depression #mentalhealthsupport
A Functional and Interdisciplinary Perspective on Mental Health | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Depression affects how individuals think, feel, relate, and engage with life — but it is also increasingly recognized as a whole-body condition. Addressing mental health effectively requires a shift a...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:17 PM
From a clinical standpoint, depression is not a single disease with a single cause. Rather, it is a multifactorial condition shaped by biological, psychological, environmental, and social influences. #functionalmedicine #bendoregon #depression #mentalhealthsupport
Dietary fats are essential for energy production, hormone balance, brain health, nutrient absorption, and immune function. The key is understanding which fats support these systems and which ones tend to push the body toward inflammation and imbalance. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #healthyfats
Healthy Fats Revisited: Why the Type of Fat You Eat Still Matters | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Our bodies need fat to function well. What matters most is the type of fat we consume—and the balance between them.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Dietary fats are essential for energy production, hormone balance, brain health, nutrient absorption, and immune function. The key is understanding which fats support these systems and which ones tend to push the body toward inflammation and imbalance. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #healthyfats
Hormone balance isn’t about controlling estrogen. It’s about supporting the systems that help estrogen move through the body smoothly and appropriately.
The Estrobolome: How Your Gut and Hormones Talk to Each Other | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Hormone balance isn’t about controlling estrogen. It’s about supporting the systems that help estrogen move through the body smoothly and appropriately.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Hormone balance isn’t about controlling estrogen. It’s about supporting the systems that help estrogen move through the body smoothly and appropriately.
Heart disease is often framed as something that suddenly appears later in life — a diagnosis that arrives out of nowhere, followed by medications and major lifestyle overhauls. #hearthealth #functionalmedicine #telehealthservices #bendoregon
Heart Health Starts Earlier Than You Might Think | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Heart health isn’t built through dramatic interventions. It’s built through daily decisions that support circulation, reduce inflammation, and help the body adapt to stress more gracefully.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Heart disease is often framed as something that suddenly appears later in life — a diagnosis that arrives out of nowhere, followed by medications and major lifestyle overhauls. #hearthealth #functionalmedicine #telehealthservices #bendoregon
Mitochondria sit at the intersection of energy production, aging, and chronic disease. By combining advanced testing with personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and targeted support, functional medicine offers a comprehensive way to address mitochondrial dysfunction at its roots.
Mitochondrial Health: Energy, Aging, and Chronic Disease | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Mitochondria sit at the intersection of energy production, aging, and chronic disease. Combining advanced testing with personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and targeted support, we address mi...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Mitochondria sit at the intersection of energy production, aging, and chronic disease. By combining advanced testing with personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and targeted support, functional medicine offers a comprehensive way to address mitochondrial dysfunction at its roots.
The FDA’s recent decision to remove the black box warning reflects what clinicians have already known in practice: hormone therapy, when used thoughtfully and individually, is often safe and beneficial well past age 65. #hrt #hormonehealth #womenshealth #telehealth
Hormone Therapy After 65: What New Guidance Really Means for Women’s Health | Sunrise Functional Medicine
If you’re wondering whether hormone therapy is right for you now — or right for you again — it’s worth having a conversation grounded in current evidence and your unique physiology.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The FDA’s recent decision to remove the black box warning reflects what clinicians have already known in practice: hormone therapy, when used thoughtfully and individually, is often safe and beneficial well past age 65. #hrt #hormonehealth #womenshealth #telehealth
Dr. Kurt Woeller will be speaking at the MAPS Spring Conference! Use my affiliate code in the graphic below when you sign up to receive 20% off! Visit www.medmaps.org to learn more and register today! #clinicaleducation #autismawareness #medicaltraining #MedMapsOfficial
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Dr. Kurt Woeller will be speaking at the MAPS Spring Conference! Use my affiliate code in the graphic below when you sign up to receive 20% off! Visit www.medmaps.org to learn more and register today! #clinicaleducation #autismawareness #medicaltraining #MedMapsOfficial
Conventional statistics show that fibroid rates have risen dramatically in recent decades, and many cases go undiagnosed simply because symptoms can be subtle. #functionalmedicine #womenshealth #bendoregon #fibroids
Uterine Fibroids: From Hormones to Healing Paths | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Uterine fibroids are common, but they’re also deeply personal. Every woman’s experience is shaped by her genetics, environment, metabolism, stress load, and life stage.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Conventional statistics show that fibroid rates have risen dramatically in recent decades, and many cases go undiagnosed simply because symptoms can be subtle. #functionalmedicine #womenshealth #bendoregon #fibroids
PFAS and other environmental toxins are just one piece of a larger puzzle. But for many people—particularly those with chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, or multi-system complaints—assessing toxic burden can reveal key contributors to their symptoms. #foreverchemicals #bendoregon
PFAS, the “Forever Chemicals”: Health Impacts and Interventions | Sunrise Functional Medicine
PFAS contamination typically begins long before these chemicals reach our homes. Industrial facilities, waste-water treatment plants, and manufacturing sites release PFAS into air, soil, rivers, and g...
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December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
PFAS and other environmental toxins are just one piece of a larger puzzle. But for many people—particularly those with chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalance, fatigue, or multi-system complaints—assessing toxic burden can reveal key contributors to their symptoms. #foreverchemicals #bendoregon
For many women, hormone care is never a one-size-fits-all process—especially within functional medicine, where your whole health story shapes the treatment plan. #bendoregon #hormonehealth #HRT #telehealth
Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy | Sunrise Functional Medicine
For women (and men) navigating hormonal changes, BHRT can be a powerful part of that journey. The key is not just replacing hormones, but restoring balance across your entire physiology.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
For many women, hormone care is never a one-size-fits-all process—especially within functional medicine, where your whole health story shapes the treatment plan. #bendoregon #hormonehealth #HRT #telehealth
Mitochondrial dysfunction disrupts normal metabolism and is a hallmark of aging. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #telehealthcare
Sex Hormones and Cellular Energy | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Supporting adequate sex hormone levels may be a vital strategy for preserving mitochondrial function, preventing age-related decline, and promoting overall metabolic vitality.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Mitochondrial dysfunction disrupts normal metabolism and is a hallmark of aging. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #telehealthcare
Aging well isn’t just about staying disease-free — it’s about maintaining adaptability, energy, and emotional balance as we move through the decades. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #telehealth
Resilient Aging: How Functional Medicine Supports Vitality at Every Stage | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Aging well isn’t just about staying disease-free — it’s about maintaining adaptability, energy, and emotional balance as we move through the decades.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Aging well isn’t just about staying disease-free — it’s about maintaining adaptability, energy, and emotional balance as we move through the decades. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #telehealth
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October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We have a new patient review for you today! Learn more on our website at mysunrisecenter.com
Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, ND provides expertise in hormonal imbalances, mid-life issues, digestive health, and autoimmune disorders. Whether working independently or in collaboration with your primary provider, we help you move forward with confidence on your health journey. mysunrisecenter.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, ND provides expertise in hormonal imbalances, mid-life issues, digestive health, and autoimmune disorders. Whether working independently or in collaboration with your primary provider, we help you move forward with confidence on your health journey. mysunrisecenter.com
Early action, targeted testing, and personalized lifestyle medicine can slow and even reshape the trajectory of autoimmune disease. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #telehealth #rheumatoidarthritis
5 Essential Strategies for Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Whether you’ve been living with RA for years or are just beginning to worry about symptoms, you don’t have to wait for disease progression. You have options. You have allies. And you have a path forwa...
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October 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Early action, targeted testing, and personalized lifestyle medicine can slow and even reshape the trajectory of autoimmune disease. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #telehealth #rheumatoidarthritis
In today’s world, stress feels almost unavoidable. It seeps into our sleep, our food choices, our moods, and even how our hormones behave. #bendoregon #centraloregon #telehealth #functionalmedicine
Rebalancing Cortisol: Functional Medicine to Recover from Stress | Sunrise Functional Medicine
When cortisol goes off balance, everything else tends to follow. Blood sugar, sleep, digestion, mood, and even immune function can all be affected.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In today’s world, stress feels almost unavoidable. It seeps into our sleep, our food choices, our moods, and even how our hormones behave. #bendoregon #centraloregon #telehealth #functionalmedicine
For decades researchers have explored the fascinating connection between gut health and brain function. An imbalance of Clostridia bacteria in the gut can trigger a biochemical cascade—disrupting neurotransmitters, damaging neurons, and potentially influencing behavior and development.
The Hidden Gut-Brain Connection: Clostridia Bacteria and Autism Spectrum Disorder | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Clostridia—can influence behavior and neurodevelopment. When these microbes become unbalanced they may disrupt brain chemistry. Functional medicine can help restore harmony to the gut-brain axis.
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October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
For decades researchers have explored the fascinating connection between gut health and brain function. An imbalance of Clostridia bacteria in the gut can trigger a biochemical cascade—disrupting neurotransmitters, damaging neurons, and potentially influencing behavior and development.
We often think of the gut as simply our digestive system — where food goes, nutrients get absorbed, and the rest moves along. But your gut is far more than a food processor. It’s home to a vast ecosystem ...
#functionalmedicine #telehealthmedicine #bendoregon
#functionalmedicine #telehealthmedicine #bendoregon
How Your Microbiome Shapes Autoimmune Health | Sunrise Functional Medicine
When the microbiome is healthy, the immune system is balanced, inflammation is quieted, and vitality returns from the inside out.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We often think of the gut as simply our digestive system — where food goes, nutrients get absorbed, and the rest moves along. But your gut is far more than a food processor. It’s home to a vast ecosystem ...
#functionalmedicine #telehealthmedicine #bendoregon
#functionalmedicine #telehealthmedicine #bendoregon
October is Menopause Awareness Month, a time to bring light to an experience that half the population will move through. #menopauseawarenessmonth #functionalmedicine #bendoregon #telehealth
Redefining Menopause for Menopause Awareness Month | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Menopause isn’t a decline—it’s a transformation. Explore how functional medicine blends science and holistic care to help women thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually through this powerful li...
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October 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
October is Menopause Awareness Month, a time to bring light to an experience that half the population will move through. #menopauseawarenessmonth #functionalmedicine #bendoregon #telehealth
If you’ve ever felt like your digestive system has a mind of its own, you’re not alone. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gut conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people every day. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #IBS
IBS Demystified | Sunrise Functional Medicine
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gut conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people every day.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you’ve ever felt like your digestive system has a mind of its own, you’re not alone. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gut conditions worldwide, affecting millions of people every day. #bendoregon #functionalmedicine #IBS