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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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Boost Your Mood and Health Naturally: The Science of Kindness and Neurotransmitters
As a Naturopathic Doctor, my approach to patient care extends beyond addressing physical health concerns; I also focus on the mental and...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Feb 23 min read
How Health Coaching Supports Adults with ADHD: Improving Focus, Time Management, and Quality of Life
While Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood disorder, many adults struggle with ADHD, often...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Jan 32 min read
Holistic Approaches to Managing ADHD: Exercise, Therapy, and Mindfulness Strategies
As a 28-year-old living with ADHD, I could talk endlessly about the challenges of navigating a world designed for neurotypicals. ADHD...
Mickey Hardy
Dec 16, 20244 min read
How Gluten and Diet Impact ADD: A Holistic Journey to Mental Clarity
The ADD and Gluten Connection Emerging research suggests a potential link between diet—particularly gluten and processed foods—and...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Dec 9, 20244 min read
ADHD Management: How Circadian Rhythms and Nutrients Can Boost Focus and Mood
Living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, with symptoms like difficulty concentrating, impulsivity,...
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Dec 2, 20246 min read
Is Your Drinking Water Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Manganese Contamination and How to Protect Your Health"
Manganese is an essential mineral required in small amounts for bone formation, blood clotting, and overall metabolic health. However,...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Oct 28, 20243 min read
Exploring Histamine's Role in Cancer: Implications for Future Therapies
DISCLAIMER: if you are actively receiving immunotherapy or other cancer treatments, please speak with your oncology team before making...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Aug 5, 20243 min read
ALZHEIMER'S: Potential Causes and an Integrative Approach
Alzheimer's is a progressive, neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time. It is the cause of 70% of cases of dementia. There are...
Dr. Jenna Scott, ND
Jul 2, 20231 min read
AUTISM: Bowen Therapy
April kicks off Autism Awareness at IVY Integrative! Autism diagnosis has become more common in recent years and now covers a broad...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 7, 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
AUTISM: Reframing the Way We Understand and Support Autism as a Society
Autism is characterized as a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts behavior, speech, social interaction, and sensory processing....
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
Apr 2, 20234 min read
ALZHEIMER'S: The Importance of Diet, Nutrition and Exercise
Alzheimer’s Disease is a form of Dementia that is more specifically diagnosed by the presence of beta amyloid plaques within the brain....
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Apr 2, 20234 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
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
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
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
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...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Sep 11, 20225 min read
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. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Sep 6, 20222 min read
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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Aug 13, 20223 min read
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT: Vitamin D
In college I learned all about the importance of vitamins and minerals and their role in the human body. However, I never realized how...
Haley Haberman
Jun 6, 20223 min read
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