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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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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. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Mar 7, 20233 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
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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 6, 20235 min read
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...
Mickey Hardy
Feb 2, 20234 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: 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. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Jan 14, 20232 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
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. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Dec 6, 20222 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
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. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Nov 13, 20222 min read
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...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Nov 13, 20222 min read
DEPRESSION: Common Misconceptions
Did you know that there have been significant breakthroughs in understanding depression in the past few years? There are multiple new...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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....
Patti Rumsey
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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...
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
Oct 4, 20224 min read
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