Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Top Vitamins for Dry Skin and Supplements You Should Try

Like many areas of health, healthy skin is about more than just topical care and treatments. Ensuring that your body has the nutrients it needs to support a strong moisture barrier and provide the skin with natural lipids and oils is the foundation of good skin. So what are the most important supplements to support healthy, supple skin?

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

How Pets Can Support Your Mental Health

Pets have been an important part of human civilization for tens of thousands of years. Could part of the reason why be the positive impact they have on a person’s mental health? Let’s look at the research.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

How to Prevent Dry Skin This Winter Part I: Skincare Edition

Winter is the peak time for dry skin, thanks to the combination of cold air, low humidity, and the prevalence of indoor heating. Dry skin is best prevented using a combination of topical skincare and targeting skin health through dietary choices and supplements. Let’s start by exploring various skincare tips that are effective in addressing and preventing dry skin.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Medication Safety 101

There are three primary components of medication safety: dosing, storage, and disposal. Welcome to Medication Safety 101, where we explore strategies to support medication safety from dosing to disposal.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Why Screening for Colon Cancer is SO Important

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine. Colon cancer can take 10-15 years to develop and is often asymptomatic, highlighting the need for regular screenings. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is also the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S.

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Dr. Jeff Kehoe Dr. Jeff Kehoe

Acupuncture: an Integrative Approach To Fertility

“Acupuncture can help with that?” This is a common question Dr. Jeff Kehoe hears patients ask - and the answer is almost always a resounding yes. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment and support in your reproductive health and fertility journey.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Reduce Your Risk of Coronary Artery Calcification with Vitamins D3 & K2

A growing body of research shows that Vitamin D3 and K2 may be effective in both preventing and slowing the progression of existing coronary artery calcification. Vitamin K deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, suggesting that supplementation can play an important role in disease prevention

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

The Importance of Glutathione

Glutathoine is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in plants, animals, fungi, and certain types of bacteria. A high level of metabolic activity is required to produce glutathione in the body, suggesting that less active individuals can benefit from glutathione supplementation.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Understanding & Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a seasonal form of depression. Individuals with SAD typically experience symptoms beginning in fall, which continue through the winter months, often worsening near the winter solstice, when daylight is the most limited.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

5 Ways to Combat Nighttime Coughing

With respiratory illnesses surging, many of our patients are experiencing persistent coughs. Nighttime coughing can make it difficult to both fall and stay asleep, so we’ve highlighted a few tips to help combat your cough so you can rest easy.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

The Link Between Oral Health & Physical Health

Emerging research indicates that oral health may be a window into overall physical health. We all know that practicing good oral hygiene is important to support healthy teeth and gums, but poor oral hygiene has now been linked to increased systemic disease.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

The Importance of Staying Hydrated

We’ve all been told the importance of staying hydrated… often, this is a goal that’s usually easier said than done. Of course long-term dehydration is bad for your health, but it may surprise you to learn that even short term dehydration can have a powerful impact on the bodies ability to function correctly. Read on to learn how much water you really need & some tips for staying hydrated wherever your day takes you.

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Nutrition & Recipes Taylor Hartman Nutrition & Recipes Taylor Hartman

5 Serotonin Supplements to Boost Mood and Mental Well-Being

Serotonin acts as a messenger between nerve cells in the brain and body. Serotonin can be thought of as the body’s natural “feel good” chemical. Low serotonin levels are associated with depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, and anxiety - highlighting the importance of supporting serotonin production and uptake in the brain.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

6 Ways You May Be Damaging Your Liver

The liver is responsible for over 500 vital functions in the body. Perhaps the most well known function of the liver is regulating chemical levels in the blood and metabolizing drugs and other substances into forms that are easier for the body to process. Liver damage can have serious consequences , so let’s explore 6 ways you may be damaging your liver.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Importance of A Medical Exam After A Car Accident

After a seemingly minor car accident, it’s common for patients to forego seeing their doctor and instead assume they are fine. The reality is that injuries from auto accidents can take time to appear. To support your health, the best course of action following a collision is to be evaluated by a doctor.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

8 Medication Side Effects to Watch Out For

Side effects can occur with many medications. Many side effects are mild and can be easily managed. Some side effects are potentially dangerous, and it’s important to discuss side effects you’re experiencing with your doctor.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

The Key to Restorative Sleep

Restful, restorative sleep happens when you have a high sleep quality. Sleep quality is influenced by how long it takes you to fall asleep, how long you sleep for, even things like feeling to hot or cold in the night impact how rested you feel. This blog explores a few ways to improve your sleep quality so you can wake up feeling refreshed and energized!

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Maiko Ochi, ND Maiko Ochi, ND

Semaglutide – New Weight Loss Miracle Drug or Not?

Weight gain and obesity are multi-factorial, depending on genetics, hormones, diet, food quality, activity level, and stress to name a few. There have been countless diets, exercise plans, supplements, and even medications that promise weight loss but there have been no easy solutions, and many of us have found that while losing weight is hard, keeping it off is even harder. However, there’s now a new weight loss medication that has quickly become extremely popular – semaglutide, or Wegovy.

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Taylor Hartman Taylor Hartman

Sitting All Day? Here’s What You Need to Know

Many workers spend their day sitting at a desk, whether they’re working from home or in the office. You may have heard that sitting down for hours on end day in, day out can be bad for your health - read on to learn why, and how you can counteract the effects.

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