PRIDE MONTH: The 6 Stages of “Coming Out”
June is here and it is national LGBTQ+ month. Also known as Pride month, it is celebrated annually to commemorate and honor LGBTQ...
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Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
PRIDE MONTH: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting LGBTQ Individuals
Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on promoting health and well-being through the use of meaningful...
Mickey Hardy
- 4 days ago
- 6 min
PRIDE MONTH: LGBTQ History in a Nutshell
As an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect on the history of this wonderful body of people in our...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
- May 9
- 2 min
How Chiropractic Care Can Alleviate Pediatric and Geriatric Asthma and Chronic Cough
Asthma is a chronic disease, causing coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Asthma in children is extremely prevalent affecting...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- May 1
- 5 min
ALLERGIES & ASTHMA: The Effects of Yoga
Asthma is termed as a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the airways. It is characterized by hypersensitivity to stimuli and...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- May 1
- 3 min
ALLERGIES: A Naturopathic Perspective
As a naturopathic doctor, I often see patients suffering from allergies, which can have a significant impact on their daily lives....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Apr 7
- 2 min
AUTISM: Bowen Therapy
April kicks off Autism Awareness at IVY Integrative! Autism diagnosis has become more common in recent years and now covers a broad...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
- Apr 4
- 2 min
AUTISM: Environmental Links
In 2023, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Has your...
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
- Apr 2
- 4 min
AUTISM: Reframing the Way We Understand and Support Autism as a Society
Autism is characterized as a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts behavior, speech, social interaction, and sensory processing....
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Spring Into Fitness
The common saying is, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb”. This context can be made not just to the weather but the month...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
- Mar 7
- 2 min
3 Favorite Herbs for Liver Detoxing
Herbs have become increasingly popular as a means to detoxify the body. Proper detoxification in a holistic sense is about gently...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Herbal Mushroom Blend for Detoxing
Together, this herbal/mushroom blend creates an excellent detox to use short term or long term for prevention/maintenance: Milk thistle-...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Mar 7
- 6 min
5 Outdoor Activities to Help Stay in Shape
It feels as though spring has definitely sprung here in North Carolina and we are celebrating all month long at IVY Integrative with our...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
- Mar 6
- 6 min
Emotional Spring Cleaning
Spring is emerging from the dark, cold slumber of winter. The grass is turning green, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and there is a...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Feb 7
- 3 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Gestational Diabetes
Happy Valentine’s Day! This month we are talking about heart health and cardiovascular disease awareness. February is the shortest month...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- Feb 6
- 3 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Your Heart and Hormones
As a naturopathic doctor, I understand the importance of hormones in maintaining overall health, including cardiovascular health....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Feb 6
- 5 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Role of Physical Therapy After A Stroke
You might be familiar with the term “stroke” from a relative, friend or perhaps someone famous on TV experiencing this broad spectrum of...
Mickey Hardy
- Feb 2
- 4 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Yoga for the Heart
When I was younger, long before becoming yoga certified I heard a story of a man who was a yogi and could control his own heartbeat. The...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
- Jan 14
- 3 min
THYROID: Nutrients that Support the Thyroid
The thyroid is a gland that sits at the base of the neck. This tiny butterfly-shaped gland is responsible for metabolism, controlling the...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Jan 14
- 2 min
THYROID: Connection to Increased Injuries?
Happy Thyroid Awareness Month! January is a great month to talk about muscles and exercise. According to a survey of those who plan to...
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