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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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The Root Cause of Anxiety: A Naturopathic Guide to Healing the Mind and Body Naturally
Anxiety isn’t just mental—it’s often a physiological reaction to an internal imbalance. In my clinical experience, addressing these imbalances is where true healing begins.
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Oct 284 min read
Functional Medicine Approaches to Anxiety: Root Causes, Gut Health, and Nutritional Deficiencies
This is a quick read blog explaining objective tests that can uncover the roots of your anxiety.
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Oct 62 min read
How Protein Balances Blood Sugar for Better Sleep and Less Stress
Waking up at 2 a.m. feeling tired but wired? This blog explains how eating enough protein during the day helps balance blood sugar, reduce cortisol spikes, and support deep, restorative sleep.
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Sep 223 min read
How Blood Sugar After Meals Impacts PCOS Symptoms, Hormones, and Health
If you’re living with PCOS, you’ve probably heard about insulin resistance. But what does that actually mean day to day? A big piece of the puzzle is how your body handles blood sugar after meals, also called postprandial glucose regulation.
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Sep 153 min read
The Gut–Autoimmune Connection: How Nutrition Can Heal Inflammation from the Inside Out
This is a short blog linking nutrition with autoimmune conditions and applying the optimum diet and nutrients needed to overcome autoimmune conditions.
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Aug 255 min read
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 193 min read
Is Your Immune System Burned Out? Signs of Dysfunction and How to Reset It Naturally
If you think your immune system operates like a polished, well-oiled machine, think again. It’s more like a dysfunctional office filled with burned-out staff, passive-aggressive emails, and immune cells throwing shade at the water cooler. Let’s take a tour behind the scenes—and learn how to catch the dysfunction before it becomes a full-on HR disaster.
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Aug 114 min read
How Heavy Metals Disrupt the Immune System: The Hidden Link to Autoimmunity and Chronic Infections
The immune system in the human body is composed of various types of cells that protect against harmful pathogens. While it is designed to...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Aug 53 min read
Gut Health 101: Understanding the Microbiome, Risk Factors, and How to Improve Digestion Naturally
Gut Health Gut health has become increasingly popular on social media. Most people have a general understanding of gut health, but the...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Aug 43 min read
Understanding Autoimmune Disease: How Functional Medicine Targets Root Causes for Better Management
Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly identifies healthy cells as foreign and attacks otherwise healthy tissue....
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Aug 42 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 94 min read
The Gut Healing Blueprint: A Clinical Nutritionist’s 3-Phase Approach to Restore Health from the Inside Out
As a Clinical Nutritionist , I am constantly evaluating the health of the gut—not just because it's a cornerstone of digestive function,...
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Jun 234 min read
How Stress Wrecks Your Gut—and How Naturopathic Medicine Can Heal It
Introduction Gut health is more than just digestion. It’s a critical part of your mental, immune, and hormonal well-being. In a world...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Jun 164 min read
Why You Should Prioritize Adrenal Health: Signs, Symptoms, and Natural Support Strategies
In our fast-paced world, chronic stress has become an almost expected part of daily life. Yet few people realize the toll it takes on the...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
May 273 min read
Adrenal Fatigue & Burnout: A Woman’s Guide to Recovery and Reclaiming Energy
Adrenal Health: Understanding Burnout and the Path to Recovery Adrenal health is something we’re hearing more and more about every day....
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Apr 305 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 284 min read
Natural Allergy Relief: Holistic Solutions That Work With Your Body, Not Against It
Introduction: Allergies are more than just sneezing fits or itchy eyes—they're a signal from your body that something is out of balance....
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Apr 86 min read
Boost Athletic Endurance Naturally: Holistic Strategies to Combat Stress & Maximize Performance
Introduction Athletic endurance is the capacity to sustain physical activity over extended periods. It is a multifaceted performance...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Mar 315 min read
Endometriosis and the Brain: How Chronic Pain Affects Mental Health and Neurology"
Endometriosis is a systemic condition affecting many women of childbearing age. The most common symptoms include chronic pelvic pain,...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Mar 243 min read
The Best Herbs for Women’s Health: Natural Support for Every Life Stage
Women’s bodies are amazing, aren’t they? We’re constantly shifting, growing, and evolving—and with each stage of life, our needs change...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Mar 174 min read
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