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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,...

Naturopathic Lifestyle Modifications to Help Prevent Cancer

Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT

Aug 264 min read

Naturopathic Lifestyle Modifications to Help Prevent Cancer

Oh, the big "C word." It's scary, I get it. Many of my patients feel the same way and seek additional screenings to ensure they are...

Plastics and Metabolic Health: Understanding the Hidden Dangers

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Jul 153 min read

Plastics and Metabolic Health: Understanding the Hidden Dangers

When visiting the grocery store, it is obvious that almost all foods are either pre-packaged in plastic or become packaged in plastic...

Plastics and Fertility: The Impact of Microplastics on Male and Female Reproductive Health

Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc

Jul 156 min read

Plastics and Fertility: The Impact of Microplastics on Male and Female Reproductive Health

Plastics have been getting a lot of bad press lately. Is it warranted? Are people overreacting? Let’s dive in and see the impact plastics...

The Infiltration of Microplastics: A Growing Concern for Human Health

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Jul 13 min read

The Infiltration of Microplastics: A Growing Concern for Human Health

Plastic pollution has become an ever-present concern, infiltrating our environment from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans....

Reconnecting with Nature: The Healing Power of the Great Outdoors

Mickey Hardy

Jun 176 min read

Reconnecting with Nature: The Healing Power of the Great Outdoors

After spending the last ten days in the grand and beautiful state of Colorado, I am feeling renewed and refreshed. My partner and I used...

Embracing the Chill: The Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND

May 283 min read

Embracing the Chill: The Benefits of Cold Water Therapy

Cold water therapy, an age-old practice that has recently surged in popularity, offers numerous health benefits that are both fascinating...

Setting the Stage for Your Best Sleep: Crafting an Optimal Evening Routine for Wellness

Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L

Apr 102 min read

Setting the Stage for Your Best Sleep: Crafting an Optimal Evening Routine for Wellness

Sleep often gets overlooked in our quest for overall health and wellness. While we focus on diet and exercise, the significance of sleep...

Understanding Your Skin: The Body's Largest Organ

Dr. Evan Snow, DACM, L.Ac, DIPL O.M.

Mar 234 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...

Nourish Your Body: A Naturopathic Approach to New Year's Cleansing and Detox

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Jan 182 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...

Navigating Pregnancy in a Toxic World: Understanding Environmental Toxins and Safe Detox Practices

Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc

Jan 113 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...

Unlocking Wellness: The Synergy of Detoxing and Reflexology Revealed

Kathryn Ambrosini, NBCR

Jan 72 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...

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. 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...

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Mar 7, 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. Jenna Scott, ND

Mar 7, 20231 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-...

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...

Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND

Nov 13, 20222 min read

AGING GRACEFULLY: Favorite Supplements

Concerned about aging gracefully? It’s understandable. Sometimes aging can feel daunting. But let’s take a look at some nutrients that...

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

Sep 6, 20224 min read

SLEEP: Are These Your Culprits?

Sleep is one of the most underestimated components of healthy living and success in life as well as exercise performance. In today’s...