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

  • Doctor-Authored Content
  • Written by our licensed naturopathic doctors and informed by clinical experience, advanced training, and evidence-informed care.
  • Articles by Dr. Sara Jean Barrett, ND
  • Articles by Dr. Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND
  • Research & Clinical Perspectives
  • Thoughtful perspectives on current research, emerging health conversations, and how they translate into real-life patient care.

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

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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.
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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
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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
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Browse Articles

Are You Drinking Too Much?

Are You Drinking Too Much?

Authored by Dr. Barrett Are you drinking too much? I know I’ve asked myself this question more than once during the pandemic. Like most Americans, during the pandemic my drinking dramatically increased. It’s so easy to unwind at the end

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Hashimoto's Research Update

Hashimoto’s Research Update Summer 2021

What if you have elevated thyroid antibodies but your TSH isn’t elevated yet, ie it’s Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (HT) but not yet progressed to hypothyroidism? Conventionally patients are often told to just watch and wait. Wait until it turns into hypothyroidism,
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The Highly Sensitive Person and Summertime Blues by Wellness Minneapolis

The Highly Sensitive Person and Summertime Blues

Authored by Lynn Salmon-Easter Summertime brings thoughts of sunshine, carefree schedules, vacations and weekends away at the cabin. Is summer a season that replenishes and restores you? For some of us, summer simply is not a time of year that

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Honor Yourself this Season for Happier Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) by Wellness Minneapolis

Honor Yourself this Season for Happier Holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)

Authored by Lynn Salmon-Easter, Reiki Master With the holiday season upon us, I want to reach out to those of you that identify with being highly sensitive and reassure you that you can create holidays that are calmer, brighter and

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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.

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