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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 Sleep Is the Missing Link in Healing and Immune Health: A Naturopathic Perspective
As a Naturopathic Doctor, I have the unique privilege of observing how everyday lifestyle habits impact the body’s ability to heal. From...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
7 days ago3 min read
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
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
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