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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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Heart Health: How Vitamins and Minerals Support Your Cardiovascular System
Heart health can feel like a serious topic, and it is, but taking care of your cardiovascular system does not have to be complicated. Along with exercise and balanced meals, certain vitamins and minerals help keep your blood vessels flexible, your blood pressure steady, and your cholesterol levels in a healthy range. Think of these nutrients as part of your heart’s maintenance team, working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Sodium and Potassium: A Team, N
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Feb 235 min read
Inflammation And Cardiovascular Disease: Key Markers To Test
Identifying Inflammation’s Role in Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to infection, injury, or exposure to toxins. In the short term, inflammation is protective and necessary for healing. However, when inflammation becomes chronic and unresolved, it can quietly damage tissues and significantly increase the risk of chronic disease—particularly cardiovascular disease. Chronic inflammation within the cardiovascular s
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Feb 173 min read
Atherosclerosis: Beyond the Lipid Panel – 3 Advanced Markers to Assess Cardiovascular Risk Early
Despite the advances in cardiovascular medicine and surgery, atherosclerosis is still the leading cause of death globally. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the arteries characterized by the build-up of lipids, immune cells, and fibrous tissue in the arterial walls, leading to plaque formation. Arterial plaque begins with endothelial injury or dysfunction to the arterial walls, which facilitates the infiltration of LDL cholesterol particles. Oxidized LDL ch
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Feb 94 min read
Hawthorn for Heart Health: A Natural Ally Backed by Science
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness worldwide. While medications and medical procedures play an important role in treatment, many people are looking for safe, research-supported ways to support cardiovascular health naturally . One botanical that has gained significant scientific attention is Crataegus , more commonly known as hawthorn . Used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine, hawthorn is now supported by modern research showing it may help i
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Feb 34 min read
The Role of Nutrition in Athletic Endurance: Fueling for Peak Performance
The Role of Nutrition in Athletic Endurance Fueling your body for endurance sports is like putting premium fuel in a high-performance...
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Apr 28, 20254 min read
How to Build Endurance for Running: A Beginner’s Guide to Stamina and Strength
Endurance is the ability to sustain an activity, mainly exercise, for an extended period of time. There are different levels of endurance...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
Apr 21, 20253 min read
Smart Endurance Training: Boost Stamina & Prevent Injuries Efficiently
Endurance is fundamental to athletic performance , whether training for a marathon, engaging in sports, or enhancing daily stamina....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 7, 20253 min read
Exploring Histamine's Role in Cancer: Implications for Future Therapies
DISCLAIMER: if you are actively receiving immunotherapy or other cancer treatments, please speak with your oncology team before making...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Aug 5, 20243 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
How Gestational Diabetes Affects Heart Health in Moms – What You Need to Know
Happy Valentine’s Day! Let’s Talk About Heart Health and Motherhood February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s full of...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Feb 7, 20233 min read
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Your Heart and Hormones
As a naturopathic doctor, I understand the importance of hormones in maintaining overall health, including cardiovascular health....
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 6, 20235 min read
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...
Mickey Hardy
Feb 2, 20234 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
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
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
DETOX: My Favorite Ways
May is detox month, and while this word has become quite the craze and fad, there are many ways of detoxing improperly that can actually...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
May 3, 20223 min read
HEART HEALTH: Portion Control
Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer for both men and women; one person dies every 36 seconds in the US from cardiovascular...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Apr 20, 20222 min read
HEART HEALTH: The Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
Research continues to grow on the fascinating heart muscle, teaching us that it is so much more than just an efficient pump that sustains...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 17, 20224 min read
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