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Category: Stress management

Acupuncture
Staff

Back to School, Not Back to Stress: 5 Tips to Stay Grounded

As the new school year begins, families are often swept into a whirlwind of new routines, early wake-up calls, extracurricular commitments, and academic pressures. This abrupt shift can lead to heightened stress for both parents and children, manifesting as disrupted sleep, increased irritability, weakened immunity, and even digestive issues. For parents, the mental load of managing logistics, preparing meals, and staying emotionally available for their children can be overwhelming. Meanwhile, children and teens may struggle with separation anxiety, peer dynamics,

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Acupuncture
Dr. Russell

Five Natural Remedies That Actually Work for Headaches

Headaches are among the most common health concerns, affecting people across all ages and lifestyles. Whether they appear occasionally or become chronic and disruptive, headaches can significantly impact quality of life. While conventional medicine often treats headaches with over-the-counter or prescription drugs, naturopathic medicine takes a more integrative approach, one that addresses underlying causes and supports the body’s innate ability to heal. By exploring factors like nutrient status, hydration, stress levels, sleep patterns, and blood sugar regulation, we can uncover

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Environmental Health
Dr. Kassimir

Go With The Flow: Harmonize With Your Luteal Phase

Do you feel down in the dumps as soon as the second half of your menstrual cycle hits or starting a few days before your period? Does it interfere with your relationships, your mental health, or your daily activities and responsibilities? Many menstruating people struggle with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or what I like to call the “luteal phase blues.”  In this article, you will uncover what is happening during the second half of your menstrual cycle and why you may

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Digestive Health
Dr. Kassimir

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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Digestive Health
Dr. Russell

The Hidden Effects Of Stress

Now that we understand the role hormones play in the stress response and their general impacts on different parts of our body, it’s important to understand the sneaky ways stress can manifest. Since hormones, by their definition, travel throughout the blood, they can reach every organ, tissue, or system. In fact, almost every cell in your body is only six cells away or less from a supply of blood. In other words, that’s like having a Starbucks every six houses. Because of

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Mental Health
Dr. Russell

Are Your Hormones Stressing You Out: The Link Between Stress and Hormone Imbalance

“My calendar has been overbooked for weeks. I have absolutely no time.” “I work 16 hour days and weekends. Gotta hustle.”  These phrases are commonplace in our stressed-out culture. In fact, stress has quickly become an epidemic, with three out of four Americans citing stress as causing physical or psychological symptoms. It’s pervasive in our culture and if you aren’t stressed, you must not be doing enough. We all know that stress can interrupt our sleep, make us more irritable,

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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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