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We Rebuilt Our Website. Here's Why It Matters for Your Health. - Med Matrix
FeaturedNewsMay 11, 2026

We Rebuilt Our Website. Here's Why It Matters for Your Health.

We rebuilt medmatrixusa.com from the ground up. New service pages, real patient stories, provider bios, podcast episodes, and an easier path to your first visit.

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What Does Advanced Functional Medicine Lab Testing Actually Include? - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

What Does Advanced Functional Medicine Lab Testing Actually Include?

Med Matrix in South Portland, Maine tests 80+ biomarkers including full thyroid, hormones, inflammatory markers, gut health, and metabolic panels. Here is exactly what is included and why it matters.

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How Med Matrix Treats Complex Multi-Symptom Cases - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

How Med Matrix Treats Complex Multi-Symptom Cases

When you have fatigue, brain fog, gut problems, and hormone imbalance all at once, conventional medicine treats them as separate issues. Functional medicine connects the dots.

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What to Expect from a 60-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

What to Expect from a 60-Minute Functional Medicine Consultation

A 60-minute consultation at Med Matrix is not a rushed appointment. Your provider reviews every lab result, explains what each marker means, and builds your treatment plan with you.

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Functional Medicine in Maine and New Hampshire: In-Person vs Telehealth - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

Functional Medicine in Maine and New Hampshire: In-Person vs Telehealth

Med Matrix in South Portland offers in-person evaluations with 80+ biomarker testing and telehealth follow-ups for patients from Maine and New Hampshire.

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Our Podcast and Blog: Functional Medicine Education for Patients - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
HealthMay 29, 2026

Our Podcast and Blog: Functional Medicine Education for Patients

Med Matrix publishes a podcast and blog that explain functional medicine in plain language. 35+ episodes and 75+ articles organized by condition.

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Perimenopause Symptoms Women Miss: What Your Body Is Telling You in Your 30s and 40s - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Women's HealthMay 28, 2026

Perimenopause Symptoms Women Miss: What Your Body Is Telling You in Your 30s and 40s

Many women spend years treating brain fog, sleep problems, and mood changes as separate issues. Often, they are all connected to the same hormonal shift: perimenopause.

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Tirzepatide Dosage Chart: Complete Guide to Dose Titration - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

Tirzepatide Dosage Chart: Complete Guide to Dose Titration

The complete tirzepatide dosage chart from 2.5 mg to 15 mg, what to expect at each dose level, and how providers adjust the titration schedule based on your labs.

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How Much Does Tirzepatide Cost? A Pricing Guide for 2026 - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

How Much Does Tirzepatide Cost? A Pricing Guide for 2026

An honest breakdown of tirzepatide costs in 2026: brand-name pricing, compounded options, insurance coverage, and what you pay at Med Matrix for a lab-driven program.

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GLP-1 Pills vs Injections: Oral Semaglutide and What Is Coming Next - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

GLP-1 Pills vs Injections: Oral Semaglutide and What Is Coming Next

GLP-1 pills exist, but are they as effective as injections? Here is how oral semaglutide compares to Wegovy and Zepbound for weight loss, plus what is coming next.

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Switching from Semaglutide to Tirzepatide: What to Know - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 26, 2026

Switching from Semaglutide to Tirzepatide: What to Know

Switching from semaglutide to tirzepatide is common but not simple. Here is how the transition works, what dosing changes to expect, and when it makes sense.

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Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which GLP-1 Is Right for You? - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 20, 2026

Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Which GLP-1 Is Right for You?

Both are GLP-1 medications. Both produce real weight loss. The right choice depends on your labs, not a headline. Here's what your provider actually looks at.

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How Semaglutide Works: A Complete Guide to GLP-1 Weight Loss - Med Matrix functional medicine blog
Weight LossMay 20, 2026

How Semaglutide Works: A Complete Guide to GLP-1 Weight Loss

Semaglutide quiets the food noise and reduces appetite. But the medication alone is half the story. Here's how it works and what testing should happen first.

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