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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

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Holiday Survival Guide

Holiday Survival Guide

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN​The holiday season is a wonderful chance to spend time with family, relax, and recharge. Or not. For many of us, the holiday season is stressful and exhausting, not to mention how it derails our

Physical Activity for Self-Care guest post by Molly Keeler of Look See Do Fitness

Guest post by Molly Keeler of Look See Do Fitness The pursuit of health, personal growth, and improved quality of life relies on living a balanced life. To achieve balance, we need to care for our mind, body, and spirit.

Natural Approaches to Pediatric Ear Infections Onion Ear Muff by Wellness Minneapolis

Natural Approaches to Pediatric Ear Infections

By Dr. Sidney Pharis It’s likely you’ve heard stories about that poor child who has suffered from chronic ear infections, was on multiple rounds of antibiotics, and eventually had ear tubes put in. Or perhaps this is the story of

Kitchen Efficiency

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN With kids back in school and summer coming to a close, cooking and preparing meals has a renewed demand for efficiency. Here are a few tips you can use to keep cooking with ease:

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