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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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Living in Sync: How to Align Your Life with Your Menstrual Cycle
"Ugh, seriously? Again?" That might be your first thought when your period arrives. For many women, menstruation feels more like a...
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
Sep 8, 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
Unlocking Hormonal Balance: The Power of Reflexology Explained
Understanding the Basics of Reflexology: Mapping the Path to Balance At its core, reflexology is a practice that charts your body's...
Kathryn Ambrosini, NBCR
Aug 27, 20234 min read
Empowering Hormonal Balance: A Personal Journey with Fibroids and Endometriosis
Are you familiar with the experience I'm about to share? Or perhaps you know someone who has faced similar challenges? Unveiling My...
Bynisha Myers, LE
Aug 27, 20233 min read
How to Relieve Hamstring Tightness and Low Back Pain the Right Way
Have you ever experienced low back pain, worked with a coach or trainer, or gone to physical therapy? Chances are, you’ve been told (or...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Unlocking the Truth: Is Breakfast Really Important for Holistic Wellness?
Introduction Many have heard the popular phrase, 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day.' While there may be some truth to this...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Jul 27, 20233 min read
ALZHEIMER'S: Potential Causes and an Integrative Approach
Alzheimer's is a progressive, neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time. It is the cause of 70% of cases of dementia. There are...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
Jul 2, 20231 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
ALZHEIMER'S: The Importance of Diet, Nutrition and Exercise
Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of Dementia that is more specifically diagnosed by the presence of beta amyloid plaques within the brain....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 2, 20234 min read
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. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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. Jenna Scott, ND
Mar 7, 20231 min read
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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 7, 20236 min read
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...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Mar 6, 20236 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
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. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Jan 14, 20233 min read
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
Jan 14, 20233 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
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