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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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Know Your Numbers

Know Your Numbers

Authored by: Dr. Barrett You just had some labs done for your corporate wellness program and the results came back normal. This means you are healthy and don’t need any additional tests, right? Wrong. Corporate wellness screenings offer very minimal

Get Your Vitamin D! By Wellness Minneapolis

Get Your Vitamin D!

Authored by Dr. Barrett Vitamin D has been getting buzz for several years now and medical journals are teeming with new reasons why vitamin D is important. In a nutshell, we are finding that vitamin D acts more like a

Assemble Your Allergy Arsenal

Assemble Your Allergy Arsenal

Authored by Dr. Barrett Allergy season is upon us so we wanted to list out some of our favorite tools to making it through without relying on antihistamine medication. 1. D-Hist by Orthomolecular contains quercetin, bromelain, stinging nettles leaf, and

Spring Renewal for Mind, Body + Soul

Spring and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Authored by Autumn Compton Five Element Theory is one of the principle theoretical foundations for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong, and certain types of Shiatsu therapy. It is a multifaceted understanding of balance and health that is derived from the

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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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