If you are one of the many women who found themselves on the birth control pill at a young age for any reason other than pregnancy prevention (cramps, heavy bleeding, PMS, acne, “regulating cycles”), you might find that when you’re ready to come off the pill, all of those issues come back.* Not only is… Read More
While we’re all for a women’s right to her own fertility status, there are many women put on birth control methods for things like heavy periods, PMS, acne, and other hormonal related issues—not just pregnancy prevention. Oftentimes, the long-term side effects of being on hormonal birth control are not discussed with the patient (YOU) and… Read More
If you’re a newbie to holistic health care, you may be curious as to where you should even start. It can be overwhelming, from the change in paradigm (spending 90 minutes with a doctor instead of less than 10… what?!), to the variety of treatments and lab options. Well, we’re here to help. If you’re… Read More
If you take a look at our wellness culture, it seems we’ve swapped restoration and relaxation for high-intensity and ultramarathons. We work in fast-paced jobs with long hours and intense deadlines. We forgo well-planned, well-rounded meals for prepackaged anything that we can grab on the go. We infuse our yoga with extra strength training and… Read More
Smoothies are a great out-the-door option for a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack. With berry season in full bloom, there’s no better time to enjoy a refreshing smoothie when it’s already 80 degrees at 8 a.m. (thank you, Minnesota summers). However, before you start your morning with the classic strawberry banana smoothie, let’s talk… Read More