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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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The Ripple Effect of Kindness: How Small Gestures Can Transform Lives
In today’s fast-paced world, random acts of kindness have become increasingly rare. The hustle and bustle of modern life, coupled with...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Feb 103 min read
The Power of Holistic Self-Care: How Naturopathic Doctors Help You Heal and Thrive
Self-care is essential for living a balanced, healthy life—yet, for many, it’s often the first thing to be neglected. Between work,...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Jan 205 min read
Reframing Self-Care: How to Find Balance in a Busy Life
This piece is an opinion of an opinion because self-care is inherently subjective. At the very least, it’s a relative concept, dependent...
Danielle Benham
Jan 134 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...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Nov 12, 20243 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...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 31, 20232 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...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Dec 16, 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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Dec 13, 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...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Dec 6, 20233 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...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Dec 6, 20222 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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Nov 29, 20224 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
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...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
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. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
May 3, 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. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Mar 11, 20223 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...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Jan 24, 20226 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...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Dec 20, 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...
Karen McKinney, LCMHCA
Dec 18, 20215 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...
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, RYT
Dec 14, 20214 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”...
Megan Leskody, LMBT
Dec 9, 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...
Lauren Aguirre, LAc, DiplAc
Dec 2, 20213 min read
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