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Kitchen Medicine: Everyday First Aid from the Foods You Already Have

Discover the healing power of everyday ingredients in this recap of our Kitchen Medicine workshop with Dr. Sydney Freggiaro, ND, Dr. Holly Castle, ND, and nutritionist Paige Burton. From cinnamon for small cuts to fire cider for immune support, explore practical, time-tested ways to turn your pantry into your apothecary — and reconnect with wellness as a way of life.

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The Benefits of Fasting, Why It’s Different for Men and Women, and How to Be Smart About It

Why Fasting Has Endured Fasting has been practiced for thousands of years across cultures and religions, not just as a spiritual discipline, but also as a powerful tool for health and longevity. More recently, it’s gained traction in the wellness world for its wide-ranging benefits, from weight loss to improved focus. At its core, fasting … Read more

Biology of Boundaries: Why Saying No Is a Nervous System Skill

“Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re calibration tools.” We often think of boundaries as something cognitive. A decision. A declaration. But your ability to say no—and mean it—isn’t just a mindset. It’s a nervous system skill. In clinical practice, I’ve seen it again and again: people who overextend, over-accommodate, or freeze when asked to make space for … Read more

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Healing Beyond the Diagnosis

Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: What 11 Weeks of Root-Cause Care Revealed By Dr. Syd, ND | Naturopathic Nevada What if anxiety, depression, and ADHD weren’t fixed traits, but signals? What if these symptoms were your body and mind’s way of communicating an internal imbalance—asking not just to be managed, but to be met with care, … Read more

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Rest, Ritual, and Rhythm: What Travel To Japan Taught Me

When I booked my trip to Japan, I was craving something I couldn’t quite name. A reset, yes—but deeper than that. I was looking for something more fundamental: a shift in rhythm. What I discovered during my 10 days in Japan was not just cultural difference, but an invitation to rethink how I relate to … Read more

Spinach, Kale & Quinoa Allergy Relief Soup

🌿 Spinach, Kale & Quinoa Allergy Relief Soup A gentle, anti-inflammatory reset for springtime immunity and digestion As the seasons shift, so does your body—and for many of us, that means an uptick in seasonal allergy symptoms like congestion, sneezing, fatigue, and digestive sluggishness. But what if your dinner could double as your medicine? This … Read more

Understanding Seasonal Allergies

Understanding Seasonal Allergies: How Your Immune System, Diet, and Holistic Medicine Can Make a Difference Seasonal allergies aren’t just an annoyance—they’re a sign that your immune system is reacting to something in your environment. While conventional treatments focus on symptom suppression, a functional medicine approach looks deeper, addressing immune system regulation, gut health, and targeted homeopathy to … Read more

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Holistic Allergy Relief: Herbs, Homeopathy, Supplements & Nutrition for Seasonal Wellness

Understanding Allergies: Why Are They Getting Worse? Allergy season is here again. For many, that means itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing fits, and an overall sense of exhaustion. Year after year, people turn to over-the-counter medications for relief, only to find their symptoms returning as soon as the medication wears off. Worse, these quick fixes often … Read more

21 Days to a New You: Detox Differently in 2025

Dr. Holly Castle’s Detox Differently 21-Day Program Presented by Dr. Holly Castle, Naturopathic Doctor, and Paige Burton, Registered Dietician Introduction The word “detoxification” has come to refer to a variety of ways to cleanse the body and support proper physiology. The goal of a detox is to neutralize and eliminate ordinary impurities, clear mucus, and … Read more