Alpine Health & Wellness Blog

The FDA Just Removed Hormone Therapy's Black Box Warning.

In November 2025 the FDA moved to remove the boxed warnings from estrogen hormone therapy. Here is what changed, what did not, and why the endometrial cancer warning is still there.

Does NAD+ IV Therapy Actually Work? An Honest Look at the Evidence

The foundational science behind NAD+ is solid. The human clinical evidence is early and incomplete. Both of those things are true, and here is how to decide whether it is worth your money.

What the FDA's July 2026 Peptide Review Means for You

On July 23 and 24, 2026, the FDA's Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee meets to decide whether seven peptides should be eligible for compounding. If you use BPC-157, TB-500, or any of the others on the list, this meeting affects whether you can legally obtain them. Here is what is actually being decided, what it is not, and what it means for you.

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Tired, Foggy, and Running on Empty? Hormone Optimization Explained

Low energy, brain fog, poor sleep, and stalled weight loss are often hormonal. Here's how hormone optimization and functional labs at Alpine Health in Kalispell help you feel like yourself again.

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Laser Skin Rejuvenation and the Montana Sun: What to Do This Summer (and Save for Fall)

Summer sun and laser treatments don't always mix. Here's how to protect your skin now and time laser skin rejuvenation and injectables for the best results at Alpine Health in Kalispell.

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Summer IV Therapy and NAD+: Hydration, Energy, and Recovery for a Montana Summer

Long days outdoors, altitude, and Montana heat add up fast. Here's how IV nutritional therapy and NAD+ at Alpine Health in Kalispell help you stay hydrated, energized, and recovered all summer.

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GLP-1 Weight Loss and EMSCULPT NEO: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are powerful, but they can cost you muscle. Here's how pairing GLP-1 therapy with EMSCULPT NEO at Alpine Health in Kalispell helps you lose fat and keep strength.

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The Most Popular Peptides Explained: BPC-157, Ipamorelin, CJC-1295 and More

A plain-English guide to the most popular peptides — BPC-157, Ipamorelin/CJC-1295, NAD+, and GLP-1s — what each one does and who it's for. Alpine Health & Wellness, Kalispell MT.

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Peptide Therapy 101: What Peptides Are and How They Support Healing, Energy, and Longevity

What is peptide therapy and how does it work? A clear, beginner-friendly guide to peptides for recovery, energy, weight management, and anti-aging. Alpine Health & Wellness, Kalispell MT.

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Beyond Depression: How Ketamine Therapy Helps with Anxiety, PTSD, and Chronic Pain

Ketamine isn't just for depression. Discover how ketamine infusion therapy can ease anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain — and what the science says. Alpine Health & Wellness, Kalispell MT.

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Ketamine Infusion Therapy for Depression: A New Path Forward When Nothing Else Has Worked

Struggling with treatment-resistant depression? Learn how ketamine infusion therapy works, what to expect, and who's a candidate at Alpine Health & Wellness in Kalispell, MT.

The Connection Between Brain Plasticity and Ketamine Therapy: How Ketamine Treatment May Help Rewire the Brain

Discover how ketamine therapy may promote neuroplasticity, support brain healing, and offer new possibilities for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Understanding GLP-1 Weight Loss Plateaus

Learn why weight-loss plateaus are a natural part of GLP-1 therapy and discover strategies to support continued progress through muscle preservation, nutrition adjustments, metabolic health optimization, and targeted peptide support.

AOD-9604 Peptide: What It Is and How It Supports Fat Loss

AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of the human growth hormone (HGH) molecule, developed specifically for its fat-reducing.

GHK-Cu + Epithalon: A Regenerative Peptide Duo for Anti-Aging and Cellular Repair

GHK-Cu and Epithalon are two of the most promising peptides in modern regenerative and anti-aging medicine.

Thymosin Alpha-1 Peptide: A Powerful Peptide for Immune Support

Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1) is a naturally occurring peptide that plays a vital role in supporting and regulating the immune system.

Tesamorelin: A Growth Hormone–Boosting Peptide for Metabolism, Body Composition, and Healthy Aging

Tesamorelin is one of the most researched peptides used in wellness and longevity medicine today.

Neural Therapy - IV Procaine Benefits

IV procaine—particularly when used in neural therapy—involves using procaine intravenously.

How Ketamine Infusion Therapy Helps Neuropathic Pain: A Fresh Option for Lasting Relief

Neuropathic pain can feel overwhelming—burning, tingling, shooting, or electric sensations that often don’t respond to traditional treatments

Histamine Intolerance

Histamine intolerance (HIT) occurs when the body is unable to break down histamine properly, leading to an accumulation of this compound in the system...

MTHFR & COMT Gene Mutations Explained

MTHFR and COMT gene mutations affect methylation, mood, detox, and homocysteine levels. Learn what they mean and how diet and targeted supplements can help.

Optimizing Gut Health

Gut dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the gut microbiota, which can lead to a range of digestive and systemic health issues. The gut microbiota...

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin: Benefits, Dosing & Cost

CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are peptides used together to support muscle growth, fat loss, deeper sleep, and anti-aging. Learn how they work and what to expect.

Benefits of Methylene Blue

Oral methylene blue (MB) has gained attention in recent years for its potential wellness benefits. Below are some of the potential wellness benefits...

Bacterial vs Fungal Overgrowth in the Gut

Gut overgrowth of bacteria (such as Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO) and fungi (like Candida overgrowth) can both...

Supplementing with B12

Methylcobalamin is the active, bioavailable form of vitamin B12 that is crucial for many bodily processes. Unlike cyanocobalamin, which...

Benefits of Stem Cells and Exosomes

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are a type of multipotent stem cell that can differentiate into a variety of cell types, including bone cells, cartilage cells...

Ketamine Infusion Therapy for PTSD

Traditionally used as an anesthetic and depression, Ketamine has been gaining attention as a potential treatment for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Sermorelin for Anti-Aging

Sermorelin, through raising growth hormone levels, may support increased muscle mass, reduced body fat, and improved sleep and energy levels in adults.

Sermorelin + Semaglutide for Weight Loss

In this blog post, we talk about how you can lose and manage weight loss, and improve body composition effectively by combining Sermorelin and Semaglutide.

Hormone Disruptors

Did you know that hormone disruptors can be found chemicals that can affect your endocrine system and lead to health issues? Learn more in our blog post!

Benefits of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

In this blog post, we talk about Low-dose naltrexone (LDN), an off-label, low dose use of naltrexone, prescribed to provide anti-inflammatory benefits...

Prevent Loss of Muscle Mass with Aging

A major condition that affects physical abilities as we grow older is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which is called sarcopenia. Studies suggest that muscle mass decreases by about 3 to 8 percent per decade after age 30 and at higher rates after age 60.

Botox vs Laser: Which is Best for Aging Skin?

Ever wonder if Botox or laser treatments are best for improving fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin? While Botox and laser skin rejuvenation therapies are very different in their application, they both have advantages in improving aging skin.

Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Semaglutide is a new and effective medication approved by the FDA for weight loss. Semaglutide affects GLP-1, a hormone that plays a role in appetite and digestion. People using semaglutide report reduced hunger and cravings. Semaglutide is a once weekly injection in the abdomen with studies showing up to...

Managing Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopause

Women can begin having perimenopausal symptoms in their early 40’s that can persist for 5-10 years. These symptoms can include fatigue, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, anxiety and irregular menstrual patterns. The most common reason for these symptoms is estrogen dominance.