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2025 Year in Review

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As we reflect on the year behind us, 2025 stands out as a year of growth, connection, and meaningful milestones – both personally and professionally. From new homes and expanding families to deepened learning, strengthened bodies, and shared moments of joy, this year shaped us in ways we’ll carry forward. This Year in Review is a look inside the experiences, values, and wins that defined our team in 2025, along with our heartfelt gratitude for the community that continues to grow alongside us.

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Troubleshooting Low Back Pain – #025

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Low back pain is incredibly common, but the reasons behind it aren’t always obvious. In most cases, discomfort builds slowly from everyday habits including how we sit, move, lift, or support our bodies. Understanding why the lower spine is so vulnerable, what your symptoms may be signaling, and which simple movement strategies can help is key to long-term relief. In this post, we’ll break down the basics of lumbar anatomy, explore common causes of low back pain, share proven core-stability exercises, and outline when it’s time to seek more advanced care.

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The Complete Guide to Natural Blood Sugar Regulation and Stable Energy – #020

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In this post, we’ll explore simple yet powerful ways to regulate blood sugar through nutrition, the value of a low-glycemic diet, lifestyle factors like exercise, stress management, and sleep, as well as how individualized guidance from a naturopathic doctor can help you take your blood sugar control to the next level. Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for ways to fine-tune your current habits, these tips can help you make informed choices that support long-term metabolic health.

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Blood Sugar from A to Z – Why Stable Glucose Levels are Essential for Health – #019

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As part of our metabolic series, this post will provide you with all the blood sugar basics – how our blood sugar is regulated, signs of dysregulated blood sugar, impacts of dysregulated blood sugar on health and disease, and tools that can give us insight into blood sugar regulation.

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Is it the Heat Wave or is it a Hot Flash? Everything You Need to Know About Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause – #017

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As the summer heatwaves begin, many of us are turning to the beach and iced coffees or turning up the AC to stay cool. But for some, that sticky hot feeling is caused by more than just the summer heat. That’s right, we’re talking about the infamous hot flashes of perimenopause and menopause. Unlike the feeling of overheating on a hot day, hot flashes are characterized by an intense and rapidly increasing sensation of heat that may be accompanied by flushed skin, sweating, and a racing heart or sensation of anxiety. In addition to interfering with sleep, hot flashes can be incredibly disruptive to a woman’s day to day quality of life.
This post is all about those pesky hot flashes; what happens to your hormones in menopause, how this relates to hot flashes and temperature regulation, triggers and associated symptoms, and natural as well as pharmaceutical treatment options for hot flashes.

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A Guide to Aesthetic Medicine – #015

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Curious about PRP and other minimally invasive cosmetic treatments? This post breaks down everything you need to know about Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair restoration and skin rejuvenation—how it works, what to expect, and who it’s for. We also cover microneedling, neuromodulators like Dysport, and how these treatments can be personalized to help you look and feel your best

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Get Moving: The Summer Sports Edition – #014

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With longer days and sunnier skies on the horizon, it’s officially time to dust off your hiking boots, pump up those bike tires, and head to the court or the pool. As we welcome summer, we wanted to dive into how some of your favorite warm-weather activities—racket sports, hiking, swimming, and cycling—uniquely support your health. This post will start off with a summary of the baseline benefits of getting your body moving, and end with key tips and tricks to prevent injury this summer. Let’s dive in!

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Mother Nature as Medicine: How Forests, Fungi & Water Can Restore Your Wellbeing – #012

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As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re reminded of the power of care, connection, and nurturing – qualities we often associate with the women who’ve raised us. But these same qualities exist all around us, in the rhythms of the natural world. The Earth, too, has a quiet way of supporting and sustaining us through its food, its forests, and its stillness.
For centuries, people have turned to nature for healing. Whether through medicinal plants, nutrient-dense foods, or simply spending time outdoors, the natural world offers tools for resilience and balance. While modern wellness practices have only recently begun to fully appreciate nature’s role in health, “The Healing Power of Nature” (also known as Vis Medicatrix Naturae) has been a core principle of naturopathic medicine since it was founded in 1896. So what is nature’s healing power? Read on to find out!

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Are You Just Burnt Out– Or Could it Be Low Iron? – #011

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As we gradually make our way out of the dark and dreary winter months, many of us may feel exhausted and drained by the daily rise and grind of work. Summer is just around the corner, but perhaps you haven’t felt that pep in your step, even as the days get longer. Maybe you’ve even noticed that you lack the energy for workouts that used to leave you feeling energized.

While you might be writing these feelings off as burnout or the winter blues, these nonspecific symptoms could be a sign of low iron. Iron is essential for the production of hemoglobin, the component of our blood that carries oxygen from our lungs to our cells. If iron stores are low, the body may not be receiving optimal oxygenation, leaving you feeling fatigued, cold, or dizzy and lightheaded.

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