Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Some say to skip breakfast and hold out until you’re really hungry, as intermittent fasting (cycling between periods of eating and fasting) has shown to have many health benefits. Traditional diets often focus on what you eat, where intermittent fasting is primarily concerned with…
It’s breast cancer awareness month! We have learned how important prevention and early detection are when it comes to managing our health. One way to take care of yourself and navigate your health journey is by practicing early detection of breast cancer by having regular screenings. This includes: Regular mammograms. Regular mammograms can detect breast…
It’s Hair Loss Awareness Month. Caring for your hair can mean healthier hair and a healthier you. Here are some steps you can do that don’t take a lot of time or money to do them. We’ve heard the line, starting from the inside out. Well, this applies to just about anything when it comes…
Did you know that approximately 30% of adults in the U.S. use some form of wearable technology, with fitness trackers and smartwatches being the most common? They can offer a range of benefits for our wellness. Here are some benefits to wearing a wellness tracker: Activity tracking- they can help track your steps, traveled distance…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
We sat down with Dr. Arlan Cage, naturopathic physician, based in Montana, who has been practicing for over 20 years. While is knowledgeable in all areas of the body, he does have expertise with the endocrine system. So we asked about what we could learn regarding our thyroid. As Dr. Cage explains our thyroid regulates…
As the owner of Root & Branch Wellness and co-owner of Her Integrated Wellness, Stephanie Cortner, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner, has come to understand that each fertility situation is different. This is because there are so many diagnoses that could be causing fertility dysfunction. She believes it is vitally important to identify the…
