6 Yoga Poses to Help Lower Blood Pressure
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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....
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
- Oct 4, 2022
- 4 min
Ahhhhh…Fall!
Of the Five Elements fundamental to Chinese philosophy and medicine, Fall is the one closest to my heart. The energy of the natural world...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
DEPRESSION: Is Posture Affecting Your Mood?
Depression rates have continued to rise in America, and these rates were especially increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. While social...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Oct 3, 2022
- 3 min
Balance Implications For Health and Aging
Scientists, physical therapists, and physicians have always known balance to be an important health aspect. Falls and fall related...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
- Sep 11, 2022
- 5 min
SLEEP: Morning Sunlight & Mental Health
Most people know that they need to get enough sleep every night to promote overall health. In fact, “good sleep hygiene” has become a...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Sep 11, 2022
- 3 min
INFLAMMATION: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder that can not only affect your joints but many other body systems...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
- Sep 11, 2022
- 1 min
SLEEP: 8 Simple Bedtime Tricks
1) Avoid all screen use for 2 hours prior to bedtime (TV, laptop, phone, iPad, etc) 2) Epsom salt baths: Add 2 cups of salts to tub and...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
SLEEP: Best Time to Go to Bed
Did you know there’s an optimal time to go to sleep? That’s right. And if you’re a night owl, you may want to think about moving your...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Sep 6, 2022
- 4 min
SLEEP: Are These Your Culprits?
Sleep is one of the most underestimated components of healthy living and success in life as well as exercise performance. In today’s...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
- Aug 24, 2022
- 1 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: ABC Nutrients for Lunches
Can you believe it? August is here. Meaning it’s time to get ready to go back to school. This means buying school supplies, lunch items,...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
- Aug 13, 2022
- 3 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: Sedentary Posture
As the kids head back to the classroom, parents may also be finding themselves spending increased time seated at a desk. We tend to live...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
- Aug 13, 2022
- 2 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: Mommy Burnout
Does this sound familiar? You can’t wait for summer to get here and before you know it you’ve overbooked yourself, you’re staying up...
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
- Aug 6, 2022
- 3 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: Gifts of Late Summer in Chinese Medicine
Five Element acupuncture is based on the laws of nature, and the energetics of each of the five seasons. Although we learn that there are...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
- Aug 6, 2022
- 3 min
BACK TO SCHOOL: Backpack Safety
Many times when we think about persistent back pain, we usually think of a middle aged or older adult. We overlook the fact that our...
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