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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:

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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

Browse Articles

Deep Release for Upper Back and Neck in 5 Simple Steps

Deep Release for Upper Back and Neck in 5 Simple Steps

Authored by Karen Townsend, CMT Let’s talk about your shoulder knots. This is the main issue my clients come seeking help with. Whether you sit at a desk all day or do some type of manual labor chances are you

5 Steps to discern health fact from fiction on the internet by Wellness Minneapolis

5 Steps to discern health fact from fiction on the internet

At Wellness Minneapolis we want our patients to feel empowered by the care they receive, meaning education is a large part of what we do. During visits providers will do their best give helpful explanations and answer questions about your

Self Improvement: The Never Ending Renovation

Self Improvement: The Never Ending Renovation

Authored by Dr. Anna Question: How many times have you played out some version of the cycle below? This is so real. Right down to the Cheetos. Many of us play out some version of this cycle most of our

Relationship Health: Having Meaningful Conversations as Preventative Care

Relationship Health: Having Meaningful Conversations as Preventative Care

Authored by Bri Dunbar, MA LAMFT RYT200 Headed into a big life transition with your partner? About to get married? Expecting a baby? Starting the adoption process? Feeling a need to reconnect in an intentional way? Most of us understand

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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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