Blog & Wellness Resources

Whole-Person Health Insights

Our blog is an extension of our clinical philosophy: thoughtful, research-informed, and grounded in real-world patient care. Here you will find:

Featured Articles

Fall Routine

As the Days Get Shorter: Preparing Your Body for Fall

Authored by Dr. Barrett There is something about September that makes me want to reset. The mornings are a little darker. The air starts to feel cooler. The farmers market slowly shifts from berries and tomatoes to squash, apples and

Why Have So Many People Been Feeling "Off" This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Why Have So Many People Been Feeling “Off” This Summer? The Hidden Health Effects of Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Learn how wildfire smoke and extreme heat can increase inflammation, histamine, brain fog, and fatigue, plus naturopathic strategies to support your health.
Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s and Gut Health: What New Research Says About the Microbiome

One of the most frustrating experiences for people with Hashimoto's is hearing that their thyroid numbers look "normal" while they still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, joint pain, or feeling unlike themselves. For years, these lingering symptoms were
Hashimoto's Research Update

Why You Still Feel Terrible with Normal Thyroid Labs: The Research on Euthyroid Hashimoto’s

One of the most common things I hear from new patients is some version of this: "My doctor ran my labs and said everything looks fine. But I feel exhausted, anxious, and foggy all the time. They told me it

Browse Articles

Lighten Up Low Winter Mood

Lighten Up Low Winter Mood

Authored by Dr. Katherine Jones As we head into winter and the days get shorter, for many people that can mean a change in mood. It is not uncommon to feel a little sluggish or that you want to hibernate

Atomic Habits: A Book Review

Atomic Habits: A Book Review

Authored by Dr. Barrett I will start off by saying, read this book. James Clear makes an excellent argument that the quality of our lives depends on the quality of our habits. Once he has convinced you that habit change

Take Care of Yourself This Year

Take Care of Yourself This Year

Authored by Dr. Barrett As we enter our third year of the pandemic, the last thing we want to hear more about is healthcare. We’ve been inundated — it’s all anyone can talk about. Personally, I would love to talk

Picture

Setting Goals for the New Year

Authored by Olivia Biesler, NBC-HWC It’s now 2022 (Happy New Year!) and, like many people, I’ve been thinking about goals and intentions I want to set for the new year. Things that come to mind personally are: exercising more, reducing

Educational Disclaimer

The information shared on this blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical care. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making changes to your health plan.

Want to better understand your lab results?

Sign up for our newsletter and receive our free guide, Normal Is Not Optimal: A Functional Medicine Guide to Lab Testing.