Mt.Taylor Functional Medicine,Nutrition &Muscle

Mt.Taylor Functional Medicine,Nutrition &Muscle Mt.

Taylor Functional Medicine works with women who have overcome Trauma and are ready to heal their gut in order to achieve the health they want💪We look forward to meeting you!

🐎The use of excessively high doses of horse urine🏇 was not suitable for the human female body. The Woman’s Health Initia...
11/11/2025

🐎The use of excessively high doses of horse urine🏇 was not suitable for the human female body. The Woman’s Health Initiative caused women and physicians to live in apprehension.

**Breaking the Hormone Dogma**

After twenty-three years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially lifted the black box warning on hormone therapy.

For more than twenty years, women have endured fear—fear founded on outdated scientific principles and synthetic horse-urine estrogen that never truly represented bioidentical hormones.

This warning label resulted in confusion, shame, and suffering for millions of women who were told that hormones were “too dangerous.”

However, the following facts are true:
🧠 When initiated within ten years of menopause, hormone therapy can help safeguard cognitive health, skeletal integrity, and cardiovascular health.
💫 Bioidentical hormones differ from synthetic variants.
🌸 Personalized care is essential—hormonal treatment requires nuance rather than dogma.

The recent decision by the FDA finally paves the way for a renewed, science-based, and functional medicine discussion.

It is time for women to regain hormonal balance—safely, consciously, and with an appreciation for the body’s natural design.

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans Today and Every Day 🇺🇸Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and conti...
11/10/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans Today and Every Day 🇺🇸

Today we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication protect the freedoms we enjoy each and every day.

From all of us at Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine, we say thank you — for your service, your strength, and your unwavering commitment to our nation.

May we never take for granted the freedom your sacrifices have given us. 💙❤️🤍

It amazes me, how often this goes untreated in 💃 women! 👂 Ringing in Your Ears After Menopause? It Might Not Be “Just Ag...
11/10/2025

It amazes me, how often this goes untreated in 💃 women!

👂 Ringing in Your Ears After Menopause? It Might Not Be “Just Aging.”

Women have estrogen receptors in the inner ear, especially in the cochlea — the part responsible for hearing + balance.

When estrogen drops after menopause or hysterectomy, those receptors lose their fuel.
➡️ Blood flow to the ear decreases
➡️ Nerve signaling weakens
➡️ Inflammation increases

And what shows up?

🔔 Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears)
🔄 Distorted or muffled hearing
⚖️ Balance problems + higher fall risk
🧠 Sensory overload or sound sensitivity

This isn’t random — it’s biochemical.



Why Tinnitus Happens

Estrogen helps keep the tiny hair cells in the cochlea oxygenated and protected.
Low estrogen = low circulation = nerve irritation = ringing.



What You Can Do

🩺 If you’ve had surgical menopause or are post-menopausal
and you’re experiencing tinnitus, dizziness, or changes in hearing…

➡️ Ask your provider about bioidentical estrogen (not synthetic HRT)
➡️ Support circulation: minerals, hydration, nitric-oxide foods, movement
➡️ Test your hormones — don’t guess



Estrogen isn’t just for hot flashes.
It protects your brain, heart, bones — and your hearing.

🚨 Mt. Taylor Roots Retreat & Rest – Progress Update! 🚨Today marks another big step forward… we’re officially moving the ...
11/09/2025

🚨 Mt. Taylor Roots Retreat & Rest – Progress Update! 🚨
Today marks another big step forward… we’re officially moving the office in! 🤎🏡

✨ The front entrance is still in progress as the culvert is being installed
✨ Electricity will be run to the office shortly
✨ And the building is about to receive a total facelift inside and out

It’s so exciting to watch this vision turn from paperwork and planning into a physical healing space — one step, one upgrade, one intentional detail at a time. 🌱

Thank you to everyone following the journey. More updates coming as we continue shaping this into a place for true rest, reset, and restoration.

Mt. Taylor Roots Retreat & Rest
Rest | Restore | Rewild | Remember

🚴‍♀️ SPONTANEOUS BIKE RIDE STORY TIME 🚴‍♀️So today… I got challenged by two of my 24 & 26-year-old lab clinicians to joi...
11/08/2025

🚴‍♀️ SPONTANEOUS BIKE RIDE STORY TIME 🚴‍♀️
So today… I got challenged by two of my 24 & 26-year-old lab clinicians to join them on a 4.5 hour bike ride.
And guess what?
✅ I said YES
✅ I showed up
✅ I kept up
(YAY for mid-50s mitochondria that still love me 😆)

Here’s what I learned in four and a half hours of pedaling next to the “younger generation”:

✨ They are HAPPY.
✨ They are VIBRANT.
✨ They exercise like it’s oxygen.
✨ They’re 85% dialed in on nutrition — and proud of it.
✨ And even though they’re chatting about fashion, music, and makeup… they STILL circle back to…
🔬 Lab work
🧠 Research
🦠 Gut health
🧬 Science life

And I realized — age gaps disappear when passions align.

I may not always keep up with 20-somethings…
…but I hope I never stop trying.
Because joy, curiosity, and movement are the real anti-aging formulas.

Today was a blast.
Spontaneous. Fun. Humbling. Energizing.
And a reminder that staying in shape isn’t just about muscles — it’s about staying in the game of life.

Here’s to more miles, more mentorship, more mitochondria, and more moments like this. 🌱💪🚴‍♀️
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Whoa!! I reached out and collaborated with Functional Medicine Practices, Facebook, and Instagram... And 😲🤗🌟 THANK YOU! ...
11/05/2025

Whoa!! I reached out and collaborated with Functional Medicine Practices, Facebook, and Instagram... And 😲🤗

🌟 THANK YOU! 🌟
To every single woman who DMed, emailed, or texted Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine to be part of my PhD research study — I am beyond grateful.

This morning my intern informed me that over 1,000 women reached out wanting to participate. That level of interest and willingness to contribute to science absolutely blows me away.

Because this is a formal research study, I cannot hand-select participants — to prevent bias, all names will be randomized and chosen fairly.
✅ My intern has access to all the messages, emails, and DMs
✅ She will be the one reaching out to those who are selected
✅ If your name is chosen, you will be contacted directly

I cannot thank you enough for your enthusiasm, trust, and willingness to help advance this work. This study matters — not just for gut health, but for the gut–brain–heart connection, a triad that deserves deeper research and clinical understanding.

Your interest confirms one thing loud and clear:
💡 Women are READY for answers.
💡 Women are READY for root-cause research.
💡 Women are READY to be seen, heard, and studied properly.

From the bottom of my heart — and gut — thank you. 🧠❤️🦠
– Mashelle, Mt. Taylor Functional 🌿 Medicine

🌟 BIG NEWS — I’m officially in Phase 5 of my PhD Dissertation! 🎓And that means… it’s DATA COLLECTION TIME!My approved ti...
11/04/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS — I’m officially in Phase 5 of my PhD Dissertation! 🎓
And that means… it’s DATA COLLECTION TIME!
My approved title for my dissertation is!! Quantum Coherence and the gut field: Integrating Energy Medicine into Functional Gastroenterology, Brain Cognitive Function and Heart Function. ( Gut/🧠 brain/ heart🫀connection)
Do you know someone who knows someone 🤣if its not you!!

I am now recruiting WOMEN ages 35–45 to be part of my research on the gut–brain–heart trauma connection.

If this sounds like you — please apply:
You can live in any part of the United States🎉

✅ You’re a woman age 35–45
✅ You’ve experienced any kind of trauma — emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual OR spent a childhood watching and listening to it.
✅ You have gut issues:
• Constipation 3–7+ days in a row
• Chronic diarrhea
• Diverticulitis, Crohn’s, Celiac, GI blockage, hernia, etc.
✅ You live with animals ( dog/cat) in your home 🏡 and have never done a 120-day parasite cleanse
✅✅ maybe you've never been diagnosed, but know something is wrong with your gut, brain, or heart connection.


🎁 What You Receive (for FREE):

💩 A full GI stool testing panel mailed to your home
🔬 We will analyze:
• Pathogens
• H. pylori & virulence factors
• Commensal + keystone bacteria
• Opportunistic bacteria
• Fungi + yeast
• Viruses
• Parasites
• Intestinal health markers
• Antibiotic-resistant genes
… and more 👀

📊 You will get your full results + interpretation
💵 PLUS: $250 gift card for EACH stool sample (4 samples = up to $1,000)
The value to you: $4, 475.00 for participating ( test kits, clinical trial testing, interpretation and gift cards)


📌 Requirements:

✔️ Must be able to give 1 stool sample per week for 4 weeks
✔️ Must be willing to privately share health + symptom history
✔️Be willing to wear a continuous glucose monitor, prescribed through my practice and integrated with my patient portal. ( it also takes photos of EVERYTHING you eat)

👩‍🔬 I would LOVE for you to be part of this study.

🌙 My One Non-Negotiable: Sleep.In my practice, we work with lifestyle and environment to help you achieve optimal health...
11/04/2025

🌙 My One Non-Negotiable: Sleep.

In my practice, we work with lifestyle and environment to help you achieve optimal health — not just “get by.”

One of my personal non-negotiables is sleep.
I go to bed every night and wake up every morning at the same time — no matter what. I stay on my sleep routine like flies on crap. 😂

Why? Because sleep is when your body repairs, regenerates, and resets.
It’s the foundation that everything else builds upon.

But here’s the question…
If sleep is my non-negotiable, what’s yours?

Could you make:
🏋️ Movement non-negotiable? — Because motion is lotion for your joints and bones.
🥦 Food prep non-negotiable? — So your fuel is ready before hunger hits.
🧘 Stretching non-negotiable? — To keep your fascia and energy flow open.
🕯️ Intentional routines non-negotiable? — To support your mental, physical, and emotional alignment.

Optimal health doesn’t happen by chance — it happens by standards.
When you set non-negotiables for your health, your life starts to align with your goals.

✨ What’s one non-negotiable you could set today?


Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine
Lifestyle • Environment • Regenerate 🧠

11/03/2025

How strong is your grip?

🌿 Your Grip Tells the Story of Your Brain

Did you know your grip strength is one of the simplest — and strongest — predictors of brain health as you age?

Research now shows that people with weaker grip strength are much more likely to experience cognitive decline and dementia later in life. Your hands are a reflection of your neuromuscular vitality — how well your muscles, nerves, mitochondria, and brain are communicating.

💪 When your grip is strong, it signals:
• Healthy muscle and mitochondria
• Good circulation and oxygen flow to the brain
• Strong neuromuscular communication
• Lower inflammation and oxidative stress

🧠 When grip strength fades, it can reflect:
• Decline in neural efficiency
• Muscle loss and mitochondrial fatigue
• Decreased oxygen delivery to the brain
• Early signs of metabolic or cognitive imbalance.

✨ Here’s the good news:
You can train your brain by training your body.
Resistance training, good sleep, blood sugar balance, nutrient-dense foods, hydration, and stress regulation all keep your brain youthful and strong.

Your muscles talk to your brain — and when you keep them active, you send your brain a clear message:

“I’m strong. I’m alive. I’m staying sharp.”

🖤 Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine
Building strength. 🧠🙌💯

10/30/2025

Not all workouts happen in the gym

🏄‍♀️ Muscles Used in Surfing

Upper Body (Paddling & Popping Up):
• Latissimus dorsi (lats): main paddling muscles pulling you through the water.
• Deltoids (shoulders): stabilize and drive each paddle stroke.
• Triceps & biceps: control arm extension and retraction.
• Pectorals (chest): help you push off the board when popping up.
• Core (abdominals & obliques): stabilize your spine and connect upper to lower body.

Lower Body (Riding & Balance):
• Quadriceps & hamstrings: absorb shock and control the board’s direction.
• Glutes: drive power during turns and maintain stability.
• Calves & feet muscles: fine-tune balance and respond to wave motion.
• Hip flexors & adductors: support mobility and stance adjustments.



❄️ Why Cold Water Is Good for the Body

Cold water immersion during surfing has powerful physiological and mental effects:
1. Improves circulation: When exposed to cold, blood vessels constrict, then dilate after getting out, improving blood flow and vascular tone.
2. Boosts immune function: Regular cold exposure increases white blood cell count and resilience against stressors.
3. Reduces inflammation & muscle soreness: Cold immersion acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, accelerating recovery.
4. Activates brown fat & metabolism: Cold stimulates brown adipose tissue, which burns energy to generate heat — enhancing fat metabolism.
5. Enhances mood & stress resilience: Cold triggers the release of dopamine and norepinephrine, creating a “natural high” and training the nervous system to adapt better to stress.
6. Improves vagal tone: The sudden immersion strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system, balancing your stress response — especially powerfulul.

🌿 Autoimmune Disease Is Not Just One Thing 🌿At Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine, we see it all the time—autoimmune disease...
10/29/2025

🌿 Autoimmune Disease Is Not Just One Thing 🌿

At Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine, we see it all the time—autoimmune disease being treated as if it’s one single problem with one single solution. But that’s not how the body works.

Autoimmune disease isn’t one root cause.
It’s many roots growing together.

Your body doesn’t suddenly decide to attack itself—it’s been communicating imbalance for a long time.
Before the rise of modern processed foods, chemicals, chronic stress, and disconnected lifestyles, autoimmune disease was rare. Today, it’s everywhere—because our environment, our lifestyle, and even our thought patterns have changed.

Every bite you take, every product you use, every reaction you have to stress—all of it sends messages to your immune system.

You can react to stress in two ways:
✨ To find a solution and stay grounded.
⚡️ Or to spiral and create more internal chaos.

Autoimmunity isn’t solved by a pill or a prescription. It’s a process of peeling back many layers—restoring the gut, balancing minerals, regulating stress, repairing mitochondria, supporting detox, rebuilding trust between the body and mind.

Healing requires curiosity, consistency, and connection to your environment.
That’s the work we do here—guiding you to uncover the many roots so your body can finally stop fighting itself.

Mt. Taylor Functional Medicine
Reversing disease by restoring balance—mind, body, and environment.

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1403 U.S. Highway 66
Milan, NM
87021

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
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