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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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The Gut-Skin Connection: A Naturopathic Approach to Healing Eczema from Within
Eczema, or more precisely atopic dermatitis , is more than just dry, itchy skin—it’s a chronic inflammatory condition that often reflects what’s happening inside the body. Characterized by itching, redness, dryness, and sometimes thickened or oozing skin, eczema is conventionally understood as a multifactorial condition influenced by genetics, immune dysregulation, and environmental triggers. From a naturopathic perspective, however, the skin acts as a mirror of the internal.
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Nov 3, 20254 min read
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
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
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
Plastic Perils: Understanding How Plastics Disrupt Hormones and Steps to Detoxify
In our modern world, plastics are everywhere. From the containers we store food in to the personal care products we use daily, plastic...
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Jul 29, 20244 min read
Understanding Your Skin: The Body's Largest Organ
Do you know what the largest organ of the body is? If you've just finished a big meal, you might be inclined to say the stomach. But if...
Dr. Evan Snow, DACM, L.Ac, DIPL O.M.
Mar 23, 20244 min read
Nourish Your Body: A Naturopathic Approach to New Year's Cleansing and Detox
With the conclusion of the major holiday season, many individuals are eager to embark on a New Year’s ‘Cleanse’ or 'Detox.' While these...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Jan 18, 20242 min read
Navigating Pregnancy in a Toxic World: Understanding Environmental Toxins and Safe Detox Practices
The toxic load humans have to deal with today on a daily basis has risen exponentially. Umbilical cord blood samples have been found to...
Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Unlocking Wellness: The Synergy of Detoxing and Reflexology Revealed
Let’s talk about detoxing, Reflexology, and how the two go hand in hand. When we think of detoxing, there are a few variations that we...
Kathryn Ambrosini, NBCR
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Detoxing with Self-Care: Embrace Year-Round Wellness
New year, new me - Fresh start – Resolution – Detox – Diet – Cleanse - Starts on Monday Do these phrases sound familiar? Many of us...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 31, 20232 min read
AUTISM: Environmental Links
In 2023, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Has your...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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
DETOX: Acupuncture Treatments
Did you know that there is a well known acupuncture treatment to support you during your detox journey? Acupuncturists around the world...
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
May 14, 20222 min read
Guarding Your Health: How to Reduce Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDC’s) remain a hot topic in the area of inflammation. EDC’s are an exogenous chemical or mixture of...
Dr. Shanna Greminger, DNP
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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