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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

Keeping Your Cool Through the Holidays: A Nutritious Approach

Keeping Your Cool Through the Holidays: A Nutritious Approach

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN ​Americans tend to gain 1-2 pounds a year throughout their adult lives. For the majority of us, those pounds get packed on between Thanksgiving and New Year…and we don’t lose it with our resolutions.

This Year, Keep the Gratitude in Thanksgiving

This Year, Keep the Gratitude in Thanksgiving

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN Keep the THANKS-giving in mind this year as you sit down to your holiday feast. Practicing gratitude – whether through meditation, a gratitude journal, or in some other way – lowers stress and depression

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Holiday Recovery

Authored by Dr. Barrett It’s that time of year again when we have overindulged a bit during the holidays and are ready to get back on track. One of our organs that takes the brunt of holiday food is our

Seasonal Eating: the Foundation for Health

Seasonal Eating: the Foundation for Health

Authored by Jesse Haas, CNS, LN Eating seasonally available foods is a hallmark for traditional and holistic medicine. From Ayurveda to Traditional Chinese medicine, Western herbalism to North American tribal medicine, this simple concept provides the foundation for vibrant health

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