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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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Why Gut Health Is the Key to Whole-Body Wellness: A Naturopathic Doctor Explains

If you’ve been a patient of mine, you’ve likely heard me talk about gut health. Although you might be coming to see me for acne or even...

Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND

Jun 303 min read

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Gut Health Is Whole-Body Health: How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Support Your Microbiome

Chinese Medicine and acupuncture have long been used to treat the root causes of indigestion, constipation, bloating, and other digestive...

Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM

Jun 24 min read

Natural Allergy Relief: Holistic Solutions That Work With Your Body, Not Against It

Introduction: Allergies are more than just sneezing fits or itchy eyes—they're a signal from your body that something is out of balance....

Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND

Apr 86 min read

Is Your Drinking Water Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Manganese Contamination and How to Protect Your Health"

Manganese is an essential mineral required in small amounts for bone formation, blood clotting, and overall metabolic health. However,...

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Oct 28, 20243 min read

Naturopathic Lifestyle Modifications to Help Prevent Cancer

Oh, the big "C word." It's scary, I get it. Many of my patients feel the same way and seek additional screenings to ensure they are...

Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT

Aug 26, 20244 min read

Plastics and Metabolic Health: Understanding the Hidden Dangers

When visiting the grocery store, it is obvious that almost all foods are either pre-packaged in plastic or become packaged in plastic...

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Jul 15, 20243 min read

Plastics and Fertility: The Impact of Microplastics on Male and Female Reproductive Health

Plastics have been getting a lot of bad press lately. Is it warranted? Are people overreacting? Let’s dive in and see the impact plastics...

Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc

Jul 15, 20246 min read

The Infiltration of Microplastics: A Growing Concern for Human Health

Plastic pollution has become an ever-present concern, infiltrating our environment from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans....

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Jul 1, 20243 min read

Reconnecting with Nature: The Healing Power of the Great Outdoors

After spending the last ten days in the grand and beautiful state of Colorado, I am feeling renewed and refreshed. My partner and I used...

Mickey Hardy

Jun 17, 20246 min read

Embracing the Chill: The Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

Cold water therapy, an age-old practice that has recently surged in popularity, offers numerous health benefits that are both fascinating...

Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND

May 28, 20243 min read

The Bedtime Shift: Turning Your Evenings Into a Ritual for Health

When we think about our health, diet and exercise are often the first things that come to mind. When people desire to make a shift in...

Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L

Apr 10, 20244 min read

Understanding Your Skin: The Body's Largest Organ

Do you know what the largest organ of the body is? If you've just finished a big meal, you might be inclined to say the stomach. But if...

Dr. Evan Snow, DACM, L.Ac, DIPL O.M.

Mar 23, 20244 min read

Nourish Your Body: A Naturopathic Approach to New Year's Cleansing and Detox

With the conclusion of the major holiday season, many individuals are eager to embark on a New Year’s ‘Cleanse’ or 'Detox.' While these...

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Jan 18, 20242 min read

Navigating Pregnancy in a Toxic World: Understanding Environmental Toxins and Safe Detox Practices

The toxic load humans have to deal with today on a daily basis has risen exponentially. Umbilical cord blood samples have been found to...

Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc

Jan 11, 20243 min read

Unlocking Wellness: The Synergy of Detoxing and Reflexology Revealed

Let’s talk about detoxing, Reflexology, and how the two go hand in hand. When we think of detoxing, there are a few variations that we...

Kathryn Ambrosini, NBCR

Jan 7, 20242 min read

ALZHEIMER'S: Potential Causes and an Integrative Approach

Alzheimer's is a progressive, neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time. It is the cause of 70% of cases of dementia. There are...

Dr. Jenna Scott, ND

Jul 2, 20231 min read

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. Jenna Scott, ND

Apr 4, 20232 min read

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. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Mar 7, 20233 min read

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. Jenna Scott, ND

Mar 7, 20231 min read

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...

Karen McKinney, LCMHCA

Mar 6, 20236 min read