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Digestive Health
Staff

Discover the Healing Power of Craniosacral Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

In our fast-paced world, finding a holistic approach to health and wellness that addresses the root causes of discomfort and promotes overall well-being is essential. Craniosacral therapy (CST) is an increasingly popular, gentle, and non-invasive form of bodywork that offers profound benefits for various health concerns, including headaches, mental health, chronic pain, and gut health. This article delves into the workings of CST and how it can be a transformative addition to your wellness routine. What is Craniosacral Therapy? Craniosacral

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Mental Health
Staff

Food As Medicine?

Naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, and other integrative practitioners like to emphasize the idea that food is medicine. But what does that really mean? Food can be a sensitive and intimate topic for many. The intention of this article is to approach the topic of food with care and empathy. Let’s start with some Oxford Dictionary definitions:  What is medicine?  “A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease, especially a drug or drugs taken by mouth.” What is food?

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Uncategorized
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Fish Oil for Depression and Anxiety: The Underdog Supplement

Many of us know that fish oil is beneficial in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as conditions of high lipids and high blood sugar. We’ve also heard that it is anti-inflammatory and, therefore, may be helpful in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune thyroid disease. However, you may be surprised to hear that fish oil is one of my favorite nutritional and supplemental recommendations for my patients with depression and anxiety. I consider it

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Hormones
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Natural Tips for PMS and Period Cramps

It’s a Wednesday morning during a normal work or school week. You roll out of bed more tired than normal, put the coffee pot on, and start getting ready. As you get dressed, you notice you have a slight headache, your pants feel tighter than yesterday, and your breasts are a little tender as you snap your bra on. As you rush to get out of the house, you knock your coffee cup on the counter, and it spills everywhere.

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Mental Health
Staff

Stress: Do You Have More Control Than You Realize?

Do you feel like you struggle with the pressures and demands of work and life?  If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2014 American Psychological Association report, 77% of Americans regularly experience physical symptoms caused by stress. The most common symptoms cited were fatigue, headache, irritability, and anger.  And it’s not getting better…almost half of Americans feel like their levels of stress has increased over the past five years. What Is Stress? Stress is your body’s way of responding

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