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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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Endometriosis Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors & Treatment Options
This is a brief accurate overview on endometriosis and the holistic and conventional treatments available.
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Understanding Endometriosis: A Simple Guide to Its Root Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Natural Treatments
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Mar 10, 20255 min read
Plastic Perils: Understanding How Plastics Disrupt Hormones and Steps to Detoxify
In our modern world, plastics are everywhere. From the containers we store food in to the personal care products we use daily, plastic...
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Jul 29, 20244 min read
How Your Plastic Water Bottle Could Be Making Your Period More Painful: The Hidden Dangers of BPA, BPS, and Microplastics
Let’s delve into why this might be the case. But first, let’s review some basics. In today's world, it's widely acknowledged that...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Jul 21, 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
Understanding the Power of Testosterone: A Comprehensive Guide to Men's Health and Hormonal Balance
Testosterone is a crucial metabolic hormone for men's health at any age. While testosterone is mostly recognized in men for its role in...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Key Men's Health Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
Knowing when to see a doctor is tough. For some, anything less than an appendage falling off is minor and can be dealt with. For others,...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Unlocking Fertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): A Comprehensive Guide
According to the World Health Organization, infertility is defined as a disease of the male or female reproductive system, failing to...
Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc
Oct 12, 20233 min read
How to Track Ovulation and Boost Your Chances of Conceiving
Understanding Ovulation and Its Significance Ovulation is the process when an egg is released from the ovaries into the fallopian tube....
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Addressing Insulin, Testosterone, and Inflammation
PCOS: More Than Meets the Eye All too often, patients visit their doctors or OB/GYNs due to menstrual irregularities, only to be told...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Aug 27, 20233 min read
PRIDE MONTH: The 6 Stages of “Coming Out”
June is here and it is national LGBTQ+ month. Also known as Pride month, it is celebrated annually to commemorate and honor LGBTQ...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Jun 1, 20235 min read
PRIDE MONTH: LGBTQ History in a Nutshell
As an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect on the history of this wonderful body of people in our...
Mickey Hardy
Jun 1, 20236 min read
DEPRESSION: Methylation Station
The best holistic approach to depression considers the mental/emotional as well as the biochemical. Let’s talk for a moment about the...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Oct 10, 20222 min read
Happy Pride Month!
June is pride month and all of us at IVY want to recognize our LGBTQ+ clients and community! You are seen, heard, appreciated, and loved...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Jun 11, 20224 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Everyone Has a Pelvis
Whether you are male, female, or non binary, we as human beings all have a pelvis. Males or XY chromosomes have a slightly smaller space...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 24, 20223 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Know Your YONI!
As women, we face many battles: Personal, financial, economic, and social, just to name a few. One of the battles many women face is the...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Feb 14, 20223 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Birth Control Options
Girls girls girls girls girls. Do you know how many options are out there for birth control these days? I can't stress how BIG of a...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jan 24, 20226 min read
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