Frederick Natural Health Center, a leader in holistic and integrative healthcare services, proudly marks its 10th anniversary this month. Over the past decade, we have provided a range of services including nutritional counseling, supplement and herbal guidance, craniosacral therapy, and homeopathy, and more. “We are thrilled to celebrate this significant achievement,” said Dr. Ashley L. Russell,
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Bleeding heavily is a common concern for women of pre- and peri-menopause age. While there can be different reasons for heavy bleeding, a frequent cause are fibroids. Fibroids (leiomyoma) are benign tumors that grow in the smooth muscle of the uterus. It’s believed that by age 50, 70% of women have fibroids, though most will
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Second to fatigue, the most common concern that my patients have is anxiety. While it may seem like everyone has anxiety (and I would argue to some extent that is true and normal), about 1 in 5 Americans meet the criteria to be considered diagnosable with an anxiety disorder. While anxiety can present in different forms (generalized
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While it’s not official yet, it feels like Spring is already upon us. I’m thrilled that I’ll soon be able to open my windows, pack up my winter coat, and spend more time outside. Spring is a time of renewal and starting fresh. Just as the plants begin to poke up out of the ground and
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I’ve seen a lot of complex cases over the years. While it can be perplexing figuring out where to start, I am still astounded how sometimes the simple solutions can have a dramatic impact on health. One of these powerful and simple solutions is hydration. We all know that our bodies are part water. The
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Does the weather affect your mood this time of year? Dr. Russell shares some key tips for seasonal affective disorder to help make it through Fall and Winter.
Perimenopause is a clinical diagnosis meaning it’s diagnosed based on symptoms. But did you know there are over 30 symptoms of perimenopause?!
Sometimes life has other plans and a good night’s sleep is just not in the cards. Thankfully we have wonderful herbs that can help you fall asleep or stay asleep.
Having trouble sleeping? Dr. Russell shares some key lifestyle changes that you need to make to help get a restful night’s sleep.
Think nutrition doesn’t impact sleep? Think again! Dr. Russell shares some ways nutrition can help (or harm) sleep.