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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.

The Mind-Body Connection: How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Health Naturally

Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND

Nov 123 min read

The Mind-Body Connection: How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Health Naturally

As a naturopathic doctor, I have long recognized the profound relationship between the mind-body connection and emphasize this during...

Detoxing with Self-Care: Embrace Year-Round Wellness

Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND

Dec 31, 20232 min read

Detoxing with Self-Care: Embrace Year-Round Wellness

New year, new me - Fresh start – Resolution – Detox – Diet – Cleanse - Starts on Monday Do these phrases sound familiar? Many of us...

Heart-Healthy Holidays: Practical Tips for Enjoying the Season with Cardiovascular Wellness

Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND

Dec 16, 20233 min read

Heart-Healthy Holidays: Practical Tips for Enjoying the Season with Cardiovascular Wellness

The holidays can be a challenging time for those who have been previously diagnosed with heart disease or for those who are concerned...

Healthy Cooking Swaps for a Festive and Nourishing Holiday Season

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Dec 13, 20233 min read

Healthy Cooking Swaps for a Festive and Nourishing Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially in full swing, with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas decorations taking over. Most people associate...

Sliding Through the Holiday Hustle: A Guide to Self-Care and Stress Management

Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND

Dec 6, 20233 min read

Sliding Through the Holiday Hustle: A Guide to Self-Care and Stress Management

Welcome to the Holiday Season – Again. This time of year can be extremely demanding. Support your health and remain well during this...

Healthy Hacks to Get Through the Holidays

Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT

Dec 6, 20222 min read

Healthy Hacks to Get Through the Holidays

It’s December and it’s the time for New Year’s resolutions, ugly holiday sweaters, family vacations, presents and a variety of other...

6 Yoga Poses to Help Lower Blood Pressure

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Nov 29, 20224 min read

6 Yoga Poses to Help Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is a serious health condition that often shows no symptoms. However, it puts you at a greater risk of...

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...

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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

May 3, 20223 min read

DETOX: My Favorite Ways

May is detox month, and while this word has become quite the craze and fad, there are many ways of detoxing improperly that can actually...

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...

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...

Awareness Beyond Stereotypes: Navigating the Realities of HIV/AIDS

Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT

Dec 20, 20215 min read

Awareness Beyond Stereotypes: Navigating the Realities of HIV/AIDS

One afternoon in my senior year of college, I chose to go to a safety on campus seminar where a middle-aged woman about 45 years old...

Unlocking True Holiday Joy: The Power of Self-Care for Mental Well-Being

Karen McKinney, LCMHCA

Dec 18, 20215 min read

Unlocking True Holiday Joy: The Power of Self-Care for Mental Well-Being

QUESTION: Do you run yourself ragged over the holidays??? I know I have a habit of overextending myself to do ALL the holiday activities...

Staying Healthy During the Holidays: A Comprehensive Guide for Mind and Body Wellness

Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT

Dec 14, 20214 min read

Staying Healthy During the Holidays: A Comprehensive Guide for Mind and Body Wellness

The holiday season is in full swing, and with these cold weather days, the stresses of gift buying, traveling and surplus of heavy foods...

The Power of 'AND' in Holiday Emotions: Navigating Joy and Grief

Megan Leskody, LMBT

Dec 9, 20213 min read

The Power of 'AND' in Holiday Emotions: Navigating Joy and Grief

It is December 2021. We have made it through 11 months, onto the last one of the year. The cliche statement of “time really does fly”...

Healthy Holidays: Navigating Stress with Boundaries and Self-Care

Lauren Aguirre, LAc, DiplAc

Dec 2, 20213 min read

Healthy Holidays: Navigating Stress with Boundaries and Self-Care

Despite all the merriment and joy associated with the holiday season, it can be quite difficult for many people to maintain their health...

Healthy Holidays: Nurturing Your Mental Well-Being Through Boundaries

Karen McKinney, LCMHCA

Dec 2, 20215 min read

Healthy Holidays: Nurturing Your Mental Well-Being Through Boundaries

The holidays are upon us once again and for so many people that brings along feelings of stress, dread, sadness, anxiety, and isolation....

Indulge Smartly: Dr. Chelsea's Healthy Twist on Ultimate Hot Cocoa

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...