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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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Eczema Healing Journey: How Diet, Gut Health, and Genetics Shape Skin Recovery
Eczema is a topic that hits close to home for me—born and raised with arms and legs smothered in steroid creams and endless itch. My mother had no choice at the time; few alternative treatments were offered. I remember the stinging, the scratching until I bled, especially during every sports season when shin guards and sweat made my legs erupt in pain. As I entered adulthood, the frequency of flare-ups eased, but the condition quietly lingered. It wasn’t until college—when my
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
2 days ago4 min read
The Gut–Skin Connection: How a GI Map Can Reveal the Root Causes of Eczema
While eczema can have a variety of contributing factors, gut health remains a pivotal component to consider. An overactive immune system, poor microbial diversity, and underlying infections have all been correlated with eczema. Since 70–80% of the immune system originates in the gastrointestinal lining, utilizing a GI Map can be a valuable tool in managing eczema. Intestinal dysbiosis—an imbalance or disruption of gut microorganisms—can lead to infections within the gastroin
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Nov 112 min read
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 34 min read
Functional Medicine Approaches to Anxiety: Root Causes, Gut Health, and Nutritional Deficiencies
This is a quick read blog explaining objective tests that can uncover the roots of your anxiety.
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, ND
Oct 62 min read
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 43 min read
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....
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 143 min read
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 303 min read
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 234 min read
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 164 min read
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 96 min read
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 24 min read
Keep the Bloating at Bay: 4 Ways to Love Your Gut
Does life feel like it’s spinning faster than ever, leaving you struggling to keep up? And just as you start to catch your breath, the...
Bynisha Myers, LE
Jul 24, 20232 min read
GUT HEALTH: Key Differences in Irritable Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is an overarching term for two pathologies: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both of these...
Haley Haberman
Jul 14, 20222 min read
SKIN HEALTH: From the Inside Out
Dermatology and neuroanatomy were some of the most difficult courses in medical school. Regardless, I found dermatology captivating. The...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jun 11, 20223 min read
Understanding Chronic Inflammation: Causes, Effects, and Anti-Inflammatory Foods
What is Chronic Inflammation? Inflammation is a natural defense mechanism of the body, designed to protect you from harmful toxins,...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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