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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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Endometriosis and the Brain: How Chronic Pain Affects Mental Health and Neurology"
Endometriosis is a systemic condition affecting many women of childbearing age. The most common symptoms include chronic pelvic pain,...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Mar 243 min read
The Best Herbs for Women’s Health: Natural Support for Every Life Stage
Women’s bodies are amazing, aren’t they? We’re constantly shifting, growing, and evolving—and with each stage of life, our needs change...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Mar 174 min read
Busting 16 Common Women’s Health Myths: Science-Backed Facts for Every Stage of Life
There’s so much misinformation about women’s health—some passed down through generations, some floating around the internet. It’s easy to...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Mar 174 min read
Understanding Endometriosis: A Simple Guide to Its Root Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Natural Treatments
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus...
Chelsea Birch, ND, RH (AHG), CBHT
Mar 105 min read
Movement for Every Decade: How to Stay Strong, Energized, and Healthy from Your 20s to 50s and Beyond
Movement and Daily Habits: How to Support Your Body at Every Age Movement and daily habits are the foundation of good health, but let’s...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Mar 93 min read
Nutrition for Every Stage of Life: Key Tips to Thrive from Teens to 50s and Beyond
Our bodies change so much over the years, and honestly, it can feel overwhelming trying to keep up. What worked in your 20s might not be...
Dr. Marissa Boyd, ND
Mar 94 min read
Understanding Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Holistic Treatment Options
Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic, systemic, and complex disease in which endometrial-like cells, similar to those in the uterine...
Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc
Mar 35 min read
Prioritizing Self-Care: Why Women Must Nurture Themselves to Thrive
Women are often seen as the natural caretakers in society, tending to the needs of their families, careers, and communities. While this...
Elena DiPerri, CNS, LN
Jan 273 min read
Individualized Menopause Care: Managing Hot Flashes, Brain Fog, and Cognitive Changes
Menopause  marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, officially beginning after 12 consecutive months without a menstrual cycle....
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Oct 28, 20242 min read
Natural Menopause Relief: Herbal and Nutritional Strategies for Hormonal Balance
Menopause is a significant life transition marked by the natural decline in estrogen and progesterone production in the ovaries, leading...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Oct 21, 20243 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...
Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc
Jul 15, 20246 min read
The Benefits of Acupuncture and Mother Roasting for Postpartum Recovery
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have played a significant role in supporting postpartum recovery for thousands of...
Ashley Paraiso, LAc, DiplOM
Jun 4, 20243 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...
Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Unlocking Fertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): A Comprehensive Guide
According to the World Health Organization, infertility is defined as a disease of the male or female reproductive system, failing to...
Dr. Yelena Okhotin, ND, LAc
Oct 12, 20233 min read
How to Track Ovulation and Boost Your Chances of Conceiving
Understanding Ovulation and Its Significance Ovulation is the process when an egg is released from the ovaries into the fallopian tube....
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Oct 4, 20233 min read
Cycle Syncing: Harmonizing Your Hormones with Natural Rhythms
As Earth's inhabitants, we are intimately familiar with the ebb and flow of the seasons. Many of us naturally adapt our lifestyles to...
Dr. Katherine Lewis, OTD, OTR/L
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Managing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Addressing Insulin, Testosterone, and Inflammation
PCOS: More Than Meets the Eye All too often, patients visit their doctors or OB/GYNs due to menstrual irregularities, only to be told...
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, ND
Aug 27, 20233 min read
DEPRESSION: Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum
I was on a train recently and I spotted a mother and daughter. The mother was sitting behind her daughter as the train wasn’t crowded....
Patti Rumsey
Oct 4, 20222 min read
BACK TO SCHOOL: Mommy Burnout
Does this sound familiar? You can’t wait for summer to get here and before you know it you’ve overbooked yourself, you’re staying up...
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot, ND
Aug 13, 20222 min read
SEXUAL HEALTH: Know Your YONI!
As women, we face many battles: Personal, financial, economic, and social, just to name a few. One of the battles many women face is the...
Dr. Mièka Bryan, PT, DPT
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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