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Welcome to our integrative health journal, 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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Managing Long COVID with Functional Medicine: Personalized Lab Testing & Treatment Approaches

If you are someone who has struggled to return to your “normal” self after a COVID-19 infection, you are not alone. Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID, is a chronic illness that can affect multiple organ systems...

Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND

Aug 25, 20252 min read

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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 19, 20253 min read

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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 11, 20254 min read

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Why Sleep Is the Missing Link in Healing and Immune Health: A Naturopathic Perspective

As a Naturopathic Doctor, I have the unique privilege of observing how everyday lifestyle habits impact the body’s ability to heal. From...

Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND

Aug 11, 20253 min read

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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 5, 20253 min read

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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 4, 20253 min read

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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. While conventional treatment approaches to autoimmune diseases often focus solely on symptom management, functional medicine strives to address the root causes of these conditions. Common signs and symptoms of autoimmune conditions can include chronic fatigue, joint and muscle pain, digestive issues, skin changes or rashes, brain fog, swollen g

Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND

Aug 4, 20252 min read

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A Midsummer Day’s Dream: 5 Massage Benefits for Summer Wellness and Recovery

Hark, the family reunion approacheth: best prepare thy shoulders for the burden. Summer is a time of increased activity, travel, and...

Cheyenne Nichols, LMBT

Jul 23, 20253 min read

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The Healing Power of Gardening: A Science-Backed Path to Health

In a world that often pulls us indoors and away from the rhythms of nature, gardening stands as a powerful and accessible antidote....

Dr. Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT

Jul 14, 20253 min read

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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 9, 20254 min read

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How Summer Vacations Boost Health: A Seasonal Reset for Mind and Body

Summer is the time of year when many things slow down—the kids are out of school, families take vacations, and outdoor festivities are in...

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Jul 7, 20252 min read

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Why Gut Health Is the Key to Whole-Body Wellness: A Naturopathic Doctor Explains

If you’ve been a patient of mine, you’ve likely heard me talk about gut health. Although you might be coming to see me for acne or even...

Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND

Jun 30, 20253 min read

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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 23, 20254 min read

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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 16, 20254 min read

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Struggling with Bloating, Constipation, or Hunger? Here’s Why Fiber Could Be Your Missing Link

If you're struggling with bloating, constipation, or constant hunger, you might be tempted to reach for quick fixes—laxatives, digestive...

Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc

Jun 9, 20256 min read

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Gut Health Is Whole-Body Health: How Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Support Your Microbiome

Chinese Medicine and acupuncture have long been used to treat the root causes of indigestion, constipation, bloating, and other digestive...

Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM

Jun 2, 20254 min read

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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 27, 20253 min read

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Adrenal Fatigue Recovery: A Physical Therapist’s Journey from Burnout to Balance

I've always been a Type A, energetic person—maybe you can relate. Highly athletic, organized, and achievement-driven, I thrived on...

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

May 12, 20253 min read

Chronic Stress, Cortisol, and Migraines: How HPA Axis Dysregulation Triggers Headaches

Chronic stress can affect the body in many different ways. One adverse effect of chronic stress is the frequent development of headaches...

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

May 5, 20253 min read

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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 30, 20255 min read