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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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Practice What You Preach: Why the LYT Yoga Method Makes You Smarter
As I mentioned in my other brain health blog, exercise is crucial to brain health because it produces what is called BDNF (brain derived...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 7, 20223 min read
HEART HEALTH: The Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
Research continues to grow on the fascinating heart muscle, teaching us that it is so much more than just an efficient pump that sustains...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 17, 20224 min read
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...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Mar 11, 20223 min read
Dizzy Lately? Is it Vertigo?
Lately, I have seen an increase in those suffering from symptoms of vertigo or dizziness. Many have noticed vertigo and other...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 6, 20224 min read
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....
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Mar 3, 20223 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
"Sciatica” or Gluteal Radiculopathy?
Have you been diagnosed with “sciatica?” Although a common back issue, many doctors are quick to diagnose these vague back, hip and leg...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 31, 20224 min read
Workplace Ergonomics And The Hidden Toll On The Body
Over the past eighteen months I noticed an increase in patients coming to me with complaints of pain in their neck, shoulders and back. ...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
Jan 31, 20222 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
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...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Jan 17, 20224 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Continual Resolutions
With the new year in full swing and putting the holiday season behind us, many of us are feeling a bit guilty about overindulging during...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 9, 20224 min read
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...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jan 3, 20222 min read
Awareness Beyond Stereotypes: Navigating the Realities of HIV/AIDS
One afternoon in my senior year of college, I chose to go to a safety on campus seminar where a middle-aged woman about 45 years old...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Dec 20, 20215 min read
Unlocking True Holiday Joy: The Power of Self-Care for Mental Well-Being
QUESTION: Do you run yourself ragged over the holidays??? I know I have a habit of overextending myself to do ALL the holiday activities...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Dec 18, 20215 min read
Staying Healthy During the Holidays: A Comprehensive Guide for Mind and Body Wellness
The holiday season is in full swing, and with these cold weather days, the stresses of gift buying, traveling and surplus of heavy foods...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Dec 14, 20214 min read
The Power of 'AND' in Holiday Emotions: Navigating Joy and Grief
It is December 2021. We have made it through 11 months, onto the last one of the year. The cliche statement of “time really does fly”...
Megan Leskody, LMBT
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Healthy Holidays: Navigating Stress with Boundaries and Self-Care
Despite all the merriment and joy associated with the holiday season, it can be quite difficult for many people to maintain their health...
Lauren Aguirre, LAc, DiplAc
Dec 2, 20213 min read
Healthy Holidays: Nurturing Your Mental Well-Being Through Boundaries
The holidays are upon us once again and for so many people that brings along feelings of stress, dread, sadness, anxiety, and isolation....
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Dec 2, 20215 min read
Indulge Smartly: Dr. Chelsea's Healthy Twist on Ultimate Hot Cocoa
Did someone say hot cocoa? My mouth is watering already. Coming from a world of shameful eating, I'm a big believer in enjoying the...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Nov 29, 20214 min read
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