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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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Hormonal Headaches: Understanding the Root Causes & Natural Relief Strategies
Headaches and hormones are closely interconnected, and many patients notice their headaches follow a pattern that aligns with their menstrual cycle, stress levels, or major hormonal transitions such as menopause. From a naturopathic perspective, understanding how hormones influence the nervous system and inflammation helps us get closer to the root cause rather than only treating symptoms as they arise. Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone affect the brain’s pain-regula
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Dec 22, 20253 min read
The Hidden Link Between Blood Sugar Imbalance and Chronic Migraines
Migraines are part of a complex disease process that continues to be rigorously studied in terms of both physiology and therapeutic interventions. While the dilation of blood vessels in the head and neuroinflammation are well-known factors, one less discussed avenue is the role metabolic dysfunction may play in the development of migraines. For many individuals, migraines are utterly debilitating—affecting quality of life, impairing work productivity, disrupting social activi
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Dec 15, 20253 min read
Hangry Holidays: How Skipping Meals Triggers Headaches and Ruins Your Festive Fun
The only thing worse than the Grinch stealing Christmas? An uninvited headache from skipping breakfast and lunch just to overindulge at festive dinners. And nobody wants that! Let’s explore some common holiday habits we’re all guilty of, how skipping meals affects your brain, and practical tips to protect your holiday spirit. Because the best gift we can give ourselves is feeling good. WHAT you eat can also cause headaches. We recommend starting with vegetables, fats, and pro
Melanie Baughman, BS
Dec 8, 20253 min read
Why You Get Headaches at Work (and How to Make Them Stop)
It’s 3:24 PM. Your inbox is overflowing, your neck feels like a stone column, your eyes are dry and cranky, and your head is pulsing with that familiar, annoying ache. You’re tired, slightly grumpy, and secretly wondering, “Is my job trying to kill my brain?” If this sounds dramatic, that’s okay. Headaches have a way of making everything feel dramatic. And if you get them often at work, you are absolutely not alone. Office and screen-time headaches are incredibly common in pe
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 1, 20258 min read
How Anxiety Shows Up in the Body: 5 Signs You Might Be Missing
October brings falling leaves, crisp air, and celebrations. But sometimes, even with all the fun and festivities, something still feels... off. If you find yourself dodging party invites, jumping at more than just spooky yard décor, or feeling tense for no clear reason, anxiety might be the ghost whispering worries you can’t shake. Unlike Halloween specters, anxiety isn’t imaginary. It’s real—rooted in your nervous system—and your body often feels it before your mind catches
Cheyenne Nichols, LMBT
Oct 13, 20254 min read
Managing Long COVID with Functional Medicine: Personalized Lab Testing & Treatment Approaches
If you are someone who has struggled to return to your “normal” self after a COVID-19 infection, you are not alone. Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID, is a chronic illness that can affect multiple organ systems...
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Aug 25, 20252 min read
Tending Your Inner Fire: Chinese Medicine Tips for Summer Joy, Balance, and Connection
Chinese Medicine reminds us that human beings are part of the natural world. The energetic shifts that occur in nature—such as the...
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
Jul 9, 20254 min read
How Summer Vacations Boost Health: A Seasonal Reset for Mind and Body
Summer is the time of year when many things slow down—the kids are out of school, families take vacations, and outdoor festivities are in...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Jul 7, 20252 min read
The Ripple Effect of Kindness: How Small Gestures Can Transform Lives
In today’s fast-paced world, random acts of kindness have become increasingly rare. The hustle and bustle of modern life, coupled with...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 10, 20253 min read
The Power of Holistic Self-Care: How Naturopathic Doctors Help You Heal and Thrive
Self-care is essential for living a balanced, healthy life—yet, for many, it’s often the first thing to be neglected. Between work,...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Jan 20, 20255 min read
Reframing Self-Care: How to Find Balance in a Busy Life
This piece is an opinion of an opinion because self-care is inherently subjective. At the very least, it’s a relative concept, dependent...
Danielle Benham
Jan 13, 20254 min read
The Mind-Body Connection: How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Health Naturally
As a naturopathic doctor, I have long recognized the profound relationship between the mind-body connection and emphasize this during...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Nov 12, 20243 min read
Detoxing with Self-Care: Embrace Year-Round Wellness
New year, new me - Fresh start – Resolution – Detox – Diet – Cleanse - Starts on Monday Do these phrases sound familiar? Many of us...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 31, 20232 min read
Heart-Healthy Holidays: Practical Tips for Enjoying the Season with Cardiovascular Wellness
The holidays can be a challenging time for those who have been previously diagnosed with heart disease or for those who are concerned...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Dec 16, 20233 min read
Healthy Cooking Swaps for a Festive and Nourishing Holiday Season
The holiday season is officially in full swing, with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas decorations taking over. Most people associate...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Sliding Through the Holiday Hustle: A Guide to Self-Care and Stress Management
Welcome to the Holiday Season – Again. This time of year can be extremely demanding. Support your health and remain well during this...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Healthy Hacks to Get Through the Holidays
It’s December and it’s the time for New Year’s resolutions, ugly holiday sweaters, family vacations, presents and a variety of other...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Dec 6, 20222 min read
6 Yoga Poses to Help Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious health condition that often shows no symptoms. However, it puts you at a greater risk of...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Nov 29, 20224 min read
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: Vitamin D
In college I learned all about the importance of vitamins and minerals and their role in the human body. However, I never realized how...
Haley Haberman
Jun 6, 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
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