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Welcome to our integrative health blog, where our team of holistic practitioners shares their expertise to help you achieve optimal well-being. Each month, we delve into a new theme, providing you with insightful articles, practical tips, and the latest in holistic health trends. Whether you're interested in nutrition, natural remedies, mental health, or physical fitness, our diverse team of experts offers a wealth of knowledge to support your wellness journey. Join us as we explore the multifaceted world of holistic health and empower you to live your healthiest life.
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Understanding Autoimmune Disease: How Functional Medicine Targets Root Causes for Better Management
Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies healthy cells as foreign and attacks otherwise healthy tissue....
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Aug 4, 20252 min read
Empowering Wellness: The Dynamic Duo of Yoga and Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain can be a persistent challenge that significantly impacts the quality of life for many individuals. While there are various...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Revolutionizing Physical Therapy with LYT Yoga: My Journey to Healing
Hello, I'm Sarah Apple Kingsley, a dedicated physical therapist with years of experience since earning my Doctorate in 2014. During the...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Sep 8, 20232 min read
NAC: New Aging Cure?
We all know that “anti-aging” is its own industry and a big one at that. That being said, with the hundreds of supplements and creams to...
Mickey Hardy
Nov 21, 20224 min read
INFLAMMATION: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that can not only affect your joints but many other body systems...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Sep 11, 20223 min read
DETOX: 6 Herbs for Detoxing
Happy detox month everyone! Let's talk about some great herbs that aid in DETOX. Chlorella: An algae that is packed with a broad spectrum...
Haley Haberman
May 24, 20223 min read
DETOX: A Naturopathic Perspective
Three day fasts are by far my favorite way to detox. But, does detoxing have to be so dramatic? Not necessarily. In fact, I believe the...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
May 3, 20223 min read
Vibration Plate Exercise: Benefits, Risks, Implications
Vibration Plate exercise and therapies are spreading throughout the nation due to the many benefits they provide the body. Research has...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 10, 20224 min read
"Sciatica” or Gluteal Radiculopathy?
Have you been diagnosed with “sciatica?” Although a common back issue, many doctors are quick to diagnose these vague back, hip and leg...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 31, 20224 min read
Workplace Ergonomics And The Hidden Toll On The Body
Over the past eighteen months I noticed an increase in patients coming to me with complaints of pain in their neck, shoulders and back. ...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
Jan 31, 20222 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Image Awareness
Comparison is the thief of joy and the stretcher of truth. Comparison says “I am ill-equipped for the task at hand.” Corinthians 4:7 In...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Jan 17, 20224 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Continual Resolutions
With the new year in full swing and putting the holiday season behind us, many of us are feeling a bit guilty about overindulging during...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 9, 20224 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Natural Products
Everything you put in your body makes a difference. But did you know that everything you put ON your body also makes a difference?! Your...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Crystal-Induced Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Natural Remedies
Crystal deposits can be an underlying cause of arthritic symptoms. The 3 Main Types of Crystal-Induced Arthritis are: Monosodium urate...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 26, 20213 min read
Understanding Infectious Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Infectious arthritis arises from...well an infection, of course. Within this category of arthritis we have acute and chronic infections....
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Understanding Autoimmune Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Remedies
With this month being Arthritis Awareness Month, we want to make sure to cover one of the most common causes of joint pains - Autoimmune...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 16, 20214 min read
Understanding Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Natural Remedies
Week one of arthritis awareness month! Let’s start with Osteoarthritis (OA) - the most common form arthritis. Otherwise known as the...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Understanding Joint Pain: Types of Arthritis and How to Alleviate It
The hip bone is connected to the…knee bone…the knee bone is connected to the…ankle bone. These “connections” that we grew up singing...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 1, 20211 min read
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