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...
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Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
PRIDE MONTH: The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting LGBTQ Individuals
Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that focuses on promoting health and well-being through the use of meaningful...
Mickey Hardy
- 4 days ago
- 6 min
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...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Spring Into Fitness
The common saying is, “March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb”. This context can be made not just to the weather but the month...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
- Mar 7
- 1 min
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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Mar 7
- 6 min
5 Outdoor Activities to Help Stay in Shape
It feels as though spring has definitely sprung here in North Carolina and we are celebrating all month long at IVY Integrative with our...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
- Mar 6
- 6 min
Emotional Spring Cleaning
Spring is emerging from the dark, cold slumber of winter. The grass is turning green, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and there is a...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Feb 7
- 3 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Gestational Diabetes
Happy Valentine’s Day! This month we are talking about heart health and cardiovascular disease awareness. February is the shortest month...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- Feb 6
- 3 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Your Heart and Hormones
As a naturopathic doctor, I understand the importance of hormones in maintaining overall health, including cardiovascular health....
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. 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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Nov 29, 2022
- 4 min
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...
Mickey Hardy
- Nov 21, 2022
- 4 min
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...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
OSTEOPOROSIS: More Than Bones?
Osteoporosis is often thought as a condition that affects the bones of women with age. As the condition progresses, bone loses mineral...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min
AGING GRACEFULLY: Favorite Supplements
Concerned about aging gracefully? It’s understandable. Sometimes aging can feel daunting. But let’s take a look at some nutrients that...
Patti Rumsey
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
DEPRESSION: Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum
I was on a train recently and I spotted a mother and daughter. The mother was sitting behind her daughter as the train wasn’t crowded....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Aug 13, 2022
- 3 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: Sedentary Posture
As the kids head back to the classroom, parents may also be finding themselves spending increased time seated at a desk. We tend to live...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- Aug 13, 2022
- 2 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: Mommy Burnout
Does this sound familiar? You can’t wait for summer to get here and before you know it you’ve overbooked yourself, you’re staying up...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
PREGNANCY: Chiropractic Care
While a baby on the way makes for an exciting time in your life, it also causes a lot of change. Back, pelvic, postural, weight and...
Haley Haberman
- Jul 14, 2022
- 2 min
GUT HEALTH: Key Differences in Irritable Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is an overarching term for two pathologies: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both of these...
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