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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.

Is Your Drinking Water Safe? The Hidden Dangers of Manganese Contamination and How to Protect Your Health"

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Oct 283 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,...

Exploring Histamine's Role in Cancer: Implications for Future Therapies

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Aug 53 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...

ALZHEIMER'S: Potential Causes and an Integrative Approach

Dr. Jenna Scott, ND

Jul 2, 20231 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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Apr 7, 20232 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. Jenna Scott, ND

Apr 4, 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...

AUTISM: Reframing the Way We Understand and Support Autism as a Society

Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L

Apr 2, 20234 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....

ALZHEIMER'S: The Importance of Diet, Nutrition and Exercise

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

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....

Karen McKinney, LCMHCA

Mar 6, 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...

CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH: Role of Physical Therapy After A Stroke

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Feb 6, 20235 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...

Mickey Hardy

Nov 21, 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...

Karen McKinney, LCMHCA

Oct 12, 20223 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

Sep 11, 20225 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...

Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND

Sep 6, 20222 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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Aug 13, 20223 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...

Haley Haberman

Jun 6, 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

May 24, 20223 min read

DETOX: Vitamin C

In honor of detox month, let’s talk about a great supplement that aids in detox: Vitamin C. This particular vitamin is water soluble and...

Haley Haberman

May 24, 20223 min read

DETOX: 6 Herbs for Detoxing

Happy detox month everyone! Let's talk about some great herbs that aid in DETOX. Chlorella: An algae that is packed with a broad spectrum...

Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM

May 14, 20222 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...

Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT

May 3, 20223 min read

DETOX: A Naturopathic Perspective

Three day fasts are by far my favorite way to detox. But, does detoxing have to be so dramatic? Not necessarily. In fact, I believe the...

Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT

Apr 20, 20222 min read

HEART HEALTH: Portion Control

Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer for both men and women; one person dies every 36 seconds in the US from cardiovascular...