Dr. Krause’s Blog

Your thyroid is one of the most sensitive glands in your body.  Because your thyroid and nervous system are partners, any stress, whether environmental or internal, can throw it off. Mid-life is a common time to…

Last Monday, on my drive to my clinic in Crandon, WI, I had a lightbulb moment. For weeks, I’d been hit with a wave of heavy sleepiness about 15 minutes before arriving at work. …

Feeling wiped out but your labs keep coming back “normal”? There’s one lab result that gets run every year—but most doctors overlook a key clue in it. The secret? Your white blood cell counts, specifically neutrophils and…

Feeling wiped out even after 7 to 8 hours of sleep or more? It might not be your body that’s the problem—it might be how you’re rechargingovernight. Sleep alone doesn’t restore you.  It’s what you’re doing during the day that supports…

The most annoying thing in the world of health is being told your labs are “normal” but you still feel off! People come to me often because their doctor ran labs, but nothing showed up. Yet they know something…

When stress touches every part of your health, supporting your nervous system isn’t optional—it’s essential. If your protocols work for a bit and then stop… Or if you’re extra sensitive to hormone therapy… Your nerves are likely asking…

I work in health and fitness… and I’m a little fluffy.At a recent conference, I had a deep conversation with some colleagues and found out – I’m not the only one. Even folks who study nutrition for…

Symptoms are clues—not something to chase or silence, but warning signs pointing to where your body needs support. We all hear that stress is the root of disease, but no one gives you a…

What do you identify as when it comes to your health? Do you see yourself as…🏋️ Fit or athletic?😌 Fairly healthy?😣 Chronically sick?🛠 A work in progress? Whether we realize it or not, we all carry a health identity — a story we’ve accepted…

Ever walked away from a doctor’s office still feeling exhausted, anxious, or like you’re never going to get answers to what’s going on? My podcast guest this week Paula Rastrick felt that way for months…

Hormone “optimization” is becoming a social media obsession—and honestly, it makes me sick. Hormones are being thrown at every woman and man over 40 like they’re candy. I get it. The promise of more energy, better…

I’m about to argue that the most valuable labs for your health aren’t the expensive, flashy ones. In fact, you likely already have them… but they’ve been brushed off as “normal.” I’m talking about:CBC (Complete Blood Count)CMP (Comprehensive…