CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Your Heart and Hormones
As a naturopathic doctor, I understand the importance of hormones in maintaining overall health, including cardiovascular health....
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Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
- Jan 14
- 3 min
THYROID: Nutrients that Support the Thyroid
The thyroid is a gland that sits at the base of the neck. This tiny butterfly-shaped gland is responsible for metabolism, controlling the...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Jan 14
- 2 min
THYROID: Connection to Increased Injuries?
Happy Thyroid Awareness Month! January is a great month to talk about muscles and exercise. According to a survey of those who plan to...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Jan 14
- 3 min
THYROID: Association and Risks for Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a disease or disorder in which you begin to lose the function and range of motion...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Apr 20, 2022
- 2 min
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
- Mar 11, 2022
- 3 min
HEART HEALTH: Bingo
Did you know this was heart health month? The heart is one of the most important organs in the body and one of the most promoted images...
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- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Heart Health: An Herbal Spotlight
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. In fact, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke every year....
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
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...
Chelsea Leander, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
- Jan 3, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Dr. Shanna Greminger, DNP
- Oct 25, 2021
- 2 min
Guarding Your Health: How to Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC’s) remain a hot topic in the area of inflammation. EDC’s are an exogenous chemical or mixture of...
Chelsea Leander, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
- Aug 27, 2021
- 3 min
Unlocking Thyroid Health: The Why Behind Common Supplements
"Take this for your thyroid, take that for your thyroid." Before you know it, your cupboard is filled with an array of mysterious...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Aug 23, 2021
- 3 min
Empowering Your Thyroid Health: Take Control of Your Diagnosis
Control your thyroid diagnosis, don’t let it control you! Recently, I met a trainer for body builders at the gym who told me about one of...
Megan Leskody, LMBT
- Aug 18, 2021
- 6 min
Recovering from Hypothyroidism: A Personal Journey to Wellness
Let me paint the picture. I was an athlete for the majority of my life. I was a competitive cheerleader from the age of 5 to 18 and then...
Chelsea Leander, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
- Aug 10, 2021
- 4 min
5 Lifestyle Habits That Decrease Thyroid Medication Efficacy
First things first: If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, this is a condition where we DO highly recommend that you utilize...
Chelsea Leander, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
7 Common Signs & Symptoms of Hypothyroidism: Understanding Thyroid Health
Years ago I struggled unknowingly with ALL the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism...feeling like my body was failing me but having no...
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