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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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Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Practice What You Preach: Why the LYT Yoga Method Makes You Smarter
As I mentioned in my other brain health blog, exercise is crucial to brain health because it produces what is called BDNF (brain derived...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 17, 20224 min read
HEART HEALTH: The Heart Has a Mind of Its Own
Research continues to grow on the fascinating heart muscle, teaching us that it is so much more than just an efficient pump that sustains...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Mar 11, 20223 min read
HEART HEALTH: Bingo
Did you know this was heart health month? The heart is one of the most important organs in the body and one of the most promoted images...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Mar 6, 20224 min read
Dizzy Lately? Is it Vertigo?
Lately, I have seen an increase in those suffering from symptoms of vertigo or dizziness. Many have noticed vertigo and other...
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
Heart Health: An Herbal Spotlight
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. In fact, 1 in 3 women die of heart disease and stroke every year....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 24, 20223 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Everyone Has a Pelvis
Whether you are male, female, or non binary, we as human beings all have a pelvis. Males or XY chromosomes have a slightly smaller space...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Feb 14, 20223 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Know Your YONI!
As women, we face many battles: Personal, financial, economic, and social, just to name a few. One of the battles many women face is the...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 31, 20224 min read
"Sciatica” or Gluteal Radiculopathy?
Have you been diagnosed with “sciatica?” Although a common back issue, many doctors are quick to diagnose these vague back, hip and leg...
Dr. Jeffrey Dunnigan, DC
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Workplace Ergonomics And The Hidden Toll On The Body
Over the past eighteen months I noticed an increase in patients coming to me with complaints of pain in their neck, shoulders and back. ...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jan 24, 20226 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Birth Control Options
Girls girls girls girls girls. Do you know how many options are out there for birth control these days? I can't stress how BIG of a...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Jan 17, 20224 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Image Awareness
Comparison is the thief of joy and the stretcher of truth. Comparison says “I am ill-equipped for the task at hand.” Corinthians 4:7 In...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Jan 9, 20224 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Continual Resolutions
With the new year in full swing and putting the holiday season behind us, many of us are feeling a bit guilty about overindulging during...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jan 3, 20222 min read
LOVE YOUR BODY: Natural Products
Everything you put in your body makes a difference. But did you know that everything you put ON your body also makes a difference?! Your...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Nov 29, 20214 min read
Indulge Smartly: Dr. Chelsea's Healthy Twist on Ultimate Hot Cocoa
Did someone say hot cocoa? My mouth is watering already. Coming from a world of shameful eating, I'm a big believer in enjoying the...
Dr. Shanna Greminger, DNP
Nov 13, 20212 min read
COPD Awareness: Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Prevention Strategies
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of inflammatory lung conditions that includes bronchitis and emphysema. The...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 26, 20213 min read
Crystal-Induced Arthritis: Types, Symptoms, and Natural Remedies
Crystal deposits can be an underlying cause of arthritic symptoms. The 3 Main Types of Crystal-Induced Arthritis are: Monosodium urate...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Understanding Infectious Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Infectious arthritis arises from...well an infection, of course. Within this category of arthritis we have acute and chronic infections....
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 16, 20214 min read
Understanding Autoimmune Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Natural Remedies
With this month being Arthritis Awareness Month, we want to make sure to cover one of the most common causes of joint pains - Autoimmune...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 5, 20212 min read
Understanding Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Natural Remedies
Week one of arthritis awareness month! Let’s start with Osteoarthritis (OA) - the most common form arthritis. Otherwise known as the...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jul 1, 20211 min read
Understanding Joint Pain: Types of Arthritis and How to Alleviate It
The hip bone is connected to the…knee bone…the knee bone is connected to the…ankle bone. These “connections” that we grew up singing...
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