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...
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Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
- Mar 7
- 2 min
3 Favorite Herbs for Liver Detoxing
Herbs have become increasingly popular as a means to detoxify the body. Proper detoxification in a holistic sense is about gently...
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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Feb 6
- 5 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Role of Physical Therapy After A Stroke
You might be familiar with the term “stroke” from a relative, friend or perhaps someone famous on TV experiencing this broad spectrum of...
Mickey Hardy
- Feb 2
- 4 min
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Yoga for the Heart
When I was younger, long before becoming yoga certified I heard a story of a man who was a yogi and could control his own heartbeat. The...
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. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Jan 14
- 2 min
THYROID: Connection to Increased Injuries?
Happy Thyroid Awareness Month! January is a great month to talk about muscles and exercise. According to a survey of those who plan to...
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. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
Healthy Hacks to Get Through the Holidays
It’s December and it’s the time for New Year’s resolutions, ugly holiday sweaters, family vacations, presents and a variety of other...
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...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
DEPRESSION: Common Misconceptions
Did you know that there have been significant breakthroughs in understanding depression in the past few years? There are multiple new...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
- Oct 10, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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....
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