By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP For years at Roots Wholistic Health, we’ve been saying something that is finally getting the attention it deserves: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is not actually an ovary problem. Yep. We said it. And have been saying it. The ovaries have been unfairly taking the blame for a whole-body hormone and metabolic issue, and frankly, they deserve a formal apology. That’s why there’s growing discussion in women’s health research around changing the terminology from PCOS...

By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP The second that little plus sign shows up on the pregnancy test, everyone suddenly has opinions. Your mother-in-law. Your best friend. That random woman in the grocery store who somehow always has a traumatic birth story to share. And then comes the big assumption: “Well, I guess I just call an OB and go from there.” Umm… let us lovingly interrupt that thought. One of the most important decisions you will make during pregnancy is who you hire as your care team....

By Dr. Alyssa McPeak, DC, CFMP You went for a walk, a hike, maybe just out into your backyard—and now you’re wondering if that tiny tick bite could turn into something bigger. Lyme disease has become more common, especially here in Wisconsin, and yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Some people catch it early and recover quickly. Others deal with lingering symptoms that affect their energy, joints, and even their mood and brain function. If you’ve ever thought, “Would I even know if I had...