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Holistic Wholeness Institute

We are an Integrative Medicine practice that is passionate about helping you to feel your best! Join us for a FREE seminar & yoga every Monday 9am-10am!

09/24/2024

Ladies, if you’re experiencing unexplained pelvic pain, it could be linked to ovarian cysts. 🚺💔

Ovarian cysts are quite common and can develop at any point during your fertile years—often without you even noticing. They typically form due to irregularities in the ovulatory cycle, conditions like endometriosis, pelvic infections, excess estrogen, or even pregnancy. While many cysts simply shrink and vanish on their own, some can cause troubling symptoms, such as:

⛔ Pelvic pain (especially around ovulation)
⛔ Irregular menstrual cycles
⛔ Mid-cycle spotting
⛔ Lower back pain
⛔ Nausea or vomiting
⛔ Fever
⛔ Abdominal bloating
⛔ Feeling full or heavy
⛔ Painful bowel movements or urination (due to pressure on the bowel or bladder)
⛔ Lack of ovulation
⛔ Fertility issues
⛔ Painful s*x

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, it’s crucial to reach out to your healthcare provider to determine if ovarian cysts are the issue and whether any intervention is needed. 🌸

There are natural ways to address the common causes of ovarian cysts. Contact our office if you’re ready to take control of your health and find solutions that work for you! 📞💚

09/23/2024

Trying to rush yourself into instant results leads to burnout.

Take the time to implement small, scalable changes that offer flexibility and grace for the realities of your daily activities that are already on your plate.

Need ideas for what steps to take next? Give our office a call - we're here to help! 🧡

09/22/2024

Are you embracing a growth mindset? 🌱💪

Our journey to success is shaped by both our natural abilities and our dedicated efforts. Unless we're talking about rare cases of extraordinary genetics, our potential is not limited by our genes. Instead, we have a powerful influence over our skills and capabilities—more than we might realize! Believing in this potential is what we call having a growth mindset.

A growth mindset means believing that abilities and intelligence can be developed with effort and persistence. In contrast, a fixed mindset assumes that our talents and understanding are set in stone—either you have them or you don't. 🔄

The core difference between these mindsets is how we perceive permanence and our control over change. This difference significantly affects our behavior. While a fixed mindset might hold you back, a growth mindset empowers you to set and achieve ambitious goals. 🌠

Here’s how to nurture a growth mindset:

1. View failure as a stepping stone, not a setback. 🚀
2. Build self-awareness by exploring your talents, strengths, and areas for improvement. 🔍
3. Stay curious and embrace a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. 📚
4. Embrace challenges—they’re opportunities for growth! 🌟
5. Find joy and passion in your efforts, even if you don’t love every aspect of your job. 💖
6. Draw inspiration from others and remember that their success is not your failure. 🌈

Becoming exceptional requires both talent and relentless hard work. Are you ready to achieve the extraordinary? 👈

For more tips on fostering a growth mindset and making positive changes in your life, give our office a call! 🤙📞

09/21/2024

The recipe for these delectable Chocolate Zucchini Muffins is on the longer side, but from the looks of it - the time is worth it! 🍫🥒

You'll need:
- 2 cups almond meal (not almond flour)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or your favorite natural sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large zucchini, grated

✨ Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine the first six ingredients.
In a separate bowl combine mashed banana, almond milk, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract.
Add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir to combine.
Place grated zucchini between two layers of paper towels or a dish towel and squeeze out liquid.
Add zucchini to batter.
Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or place a muffin liner in each and distribute batter evenly between cups.
Bake for 25 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.
Let cool for 10 minutes before removing and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.✨

Enjoy!

09/20/2024

Gut health is one of the most important pillars of overall wellness. 🌟

A thriving digestive system is essential for us to truly flourish. When we talk about gut health, we’re focusing on the quality and diversity of our gut microbiome. This complex community of bacteria plays a crucial role in:

- Boosting immunity 💪
- Supporting metabolic function 🔄
- Breaking down and absorbing nutrients 🥦
- Stabilizing mood 😊
- Enhancing energy levels ⚡
- Promoting healthy skin 🌟

So, how can we nurture good bacteria and keep harmful ones at bay? One effective method is by supporting our "enteric" microbiome with probiotics. You can get probiotics through supplements or fermented foods rich in beneficial bacteria, such as kombucha, sauerkraut, and organic yogurt. 🥒🍶

Want to dive deeper into your gut health? Reach out to our team and let’s explore how to optimize your digestive well-being! 📞💚

09/19/2024

Healing is at the heart of health. 🌱 Embrace the journey, and remember, every step forward is progress.

09/18/2024

Looking for ways to boost your brain health? 🧠

Choline is a key nutrient that’s essential for your well-being. While your body does produce some choline, you need to include choline-rich foods in your diet to get enough. This nutrient plays a crucial role in:

🧬 Supporting cell membrane health
🛡️ Protecting the brain from cognitive decline
💡 Enhancing memory
🏥 Maintaining healthy liver function
❤️ Promoting heart health

Although there’s no official daily requirement, aiming for 400 to 550 milligrams of choline each day is generally recommended. What should you stock up on to ensure you’re getting enough choline? 🛒

🥚 Organic eggs
🍗 Meat, especially beef and chicken
🍖 Beef liver
🐟 Fish, like cod
🌱 Soybeans
🥔 Potatoes
🥦 Brussels sprouts
🌿 Peas and beans
🥬 Cauliflower

☝️ As you can see, there are plenty of delicious ways to include choline in your diet! If you recognize many of these foods, you’re already on the right track to strengthening your brain and body.

Need more tips on brain health and essential nutrients? Drop us a message for more info! 📤💬

09/17/2024

Focus on your health and wellness journey today!

Give our office a call and let's start mapping out your next steps together 🤗✨

09/16/2024

Are you struggling with declining bone health? 🦴

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, leading to an increased risk of fractures. It’s the most common metabolic bone disease, affecting an estimated 200 million people worldwide. While age, menopause, lifestyle, and nutrient deficiencies are well-known risk factors, many people don’t realize that certain medications can also negatively impact bone health.

According to the CDC, 73.9% of physician visits involve drug therapy, leaving less than 30% of visits to focus on symptoms, lifestyle, and thorough testing. 😔 Unfortunately, medications are often overlooked as a cause of secondary osteoporosis, and there are no specific guidelines for mitigating bone health risks from most drugs.

Here’s how you can still take charge of your bone health:

- Eat whole foods 🥗
- Consider a Mediterranean diet, which is linked to a 21% reduction in hip fractures 🥑
- Exercise regularly to boost strength and balance 🚴‍♀️
- Ensure plenty of quality sleep 😴
- Explore supplements that help counteract medication-induced bone loss 💊

Always work with a trusted healthcare professional to make sure these steps complement your overall health plan. It’s possible to naturally improve bone health and prevent further deterioration—take action today!

For more tips on strengthening your bones and maintaining good health as you age, call our office! 📞💪

09/15/2024

It begins with one step and takes dedication.

Remember, it's not a sprint, it's a marathon.

We're here to walk alongside you - you don't have to go it alone 💞

09/14/2024

When searching for gluten-free alternatives, it's not uncommon to run into lengthy recipes full of ingredients you've never heard of. Either that, or the gluten-free selection in the store has a long list of ingredients you also don't know - and don't know if they're even healthy 🤔 This Lentil Flatbread recipe is so simple you won't believe it and can be used for toast, pizza, tacos, or seasoned to have on its own! 👍

You’ll need:
- 1 cup split red lentils
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/2 tsp salt

🫘 Start by rinsing red lentils until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed lentils to a blender along with 2 cups of fresh water. Let sit for 15 minutes (up to overnight). Once they've soaked for at least 15 minutes, blend until smooth (about 1 minute).
Let the batter sit for 15 minutes to thicken. Add the salt (and other optional spices of your choice) to the batter and pulse quickly to incorporate.
Preheat a non-stick skillet over low heat. Spray with avocado oil or olive oil.
Stir the batter, then measure it out onto the hot skillet in the desired amount. Use the back of the measuring cup to spread the batter out to a thin layer.
Cook 2-3 minutes on one side. Use a silicone or wooden spatula to flip the flatbread. Cook for 2 minutes on the other side.
Cool on a wire rack.

What a great thing to keep on hand for those nights when you just need to throw something together! Let us know how you'd use lentil flatbread in the comments. 🤩

09/13/2024

Investing in your health offers lasting results that creates compound interest over time.

Start investing today by taking that next step and calling our office 🤩

09/12/2024

If you're living with anxiety, you already know how it can impact your daily life. 🤦‍♀️

But it doesn't have to be severe to be disruptive. Even mild or occasional anxiety can lead to troubling physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. It could also be a sign of an underlying health issue, like autoimmunity or a brain injury. The good news is that anxiety of any severity doesn’t have to be something you just endure. With the right stress management techniques, testing, supplementation, and support, you can regain control of your life. 🌟

Addressing the root cause of your anxiety or managing it naturally can lead to:

- Better sleep 💤
- Improved self-esteem 🥰
- More fulfilling relationships 💕
- Relief from other chronic symptoms ✋

Although anxiety may seem inescapable, it's important to remember that change is possible. Taking that first step toward managing your anxiety can make a big difference. 😳

Not sure where to begin? Reach out to our office for help! 📞💬

09/11/2024

🤍💙❤️ A sincere thank you to all active and retired military, first responders and veterans for their service. We have not and will never forget. ❤️💙🤍

09/10/2024

Do you feel like you're always hungry? 😋

Hunger is your body’s way of signaling it needs fuel, triggered by ghrelin. However, sometimes these cues can be misleading. Even though you feel hungry, it might not be calories you need.

🤷 What could cause hunger that isn't actually hunger? Here are some reasons your body may signal hunger when it actually doesn't need food:

1. You need sleep. 😴 Sleep is crucial for health, and getting less than 6 hours a night can trick your brain into thinking you need food by increasing ghrelin and leptin. This can create a cycle of high blood sugar that can only be balanced by regular meals and consistent sleep.

2. You're too stressed. 😬 Stress hormones like cortisol can put your body in a state of alert, diverting sugar and energy away from normal processes and into survival mode. This hormonal imbalance can lead to constant feelings of hunger and weight gain.

3. Lack of fiber. 🥦 Fiber helps you feel full and is often missing in foods with refined carbs. Eating fresh produce ensures you get enough fiber to keep you full and regulate digestion.

4. Hyperthyroidism. 🌟 Unlike hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism causes your body to produce more thyroid hormone than needed, speeding up metabolism and leading to unexplained weight loss and hunger.

5. Leptin resistance. ⚖️ Some people are naturally resistant to leptin, or this can develop due to obesity or other metabolic conditions, leading to persistent hunger.

These are just a few reasons why you might feel hungry, but you could also just need more nutrients! For more information on managing hunger, identifying hormonal imbalances, or creating a nutrition plan that meets all your needs, call our office! 📞🙌

09/09/2024

Your body is always deserving of food. You do not have to exercise to earn it 💗

09/08/2024

Could toxic mold be causing your chronic illness?

Mold is very common, and some types produce mycotoxins—harmful by-products that can cause severe health issues. 🙅

You've likely been exposed to mycotoxins in some way. Not everyone reacts the same to mold exposure, but problems can arise when the exposure exceeds your personal tolerance threshold.

Airborne mycotoxins can lead to respiratory or allergy-like symptoms and can also mimic other health issues, such as:

- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Anxiety/Depression
- Insomnia
- Mood Swings
- Chronic pain

😥 Research indicates that mycotoxin exposure can trigger long-term health problems like autoimmune conditions. Those with underlying health issues are particularly susceptible, and these conditions will persist unless the toxins are addressed. While there is no single test for mold toxicity, a combination of functional tests can identify mycotoxins and other inflammatory markers to determine if mold exposure is affecting your health.

Want to uncover the root cause of your chronic illness? Our office is here to help—give us a call to get started! ☎️

09/07/2024

Have you tried chimichurri? 😋

It's an Argentinian sauce, similar to a pesto, often served with grilled meat. Chimichurri can be used as a marinade, condiment, or dip for fresh veggies!

You'll need:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- juice from 1 lime
- 1/2 cup olive oil

Chop up the parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, and blend all together. Add the red wine vinegar, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper. Pulse a couple of times to roughly chop. Then slowly add olive oil and pulse a few more times. 🌿🧄🥄

That's it! This recipe pairs well with a simple skirt steak, is perfect for fajitas or as a salad topper 🥗

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Tuesday	7am - 5pm
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Thursday	7am - 5pm

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Dr. Nancy is passionate about holistic health, integrative medicine, and exceptional patient care. She has built a loyal following of patients that enjoy the family-like environment and the attention to detail that they receive each and every visit. Dr. Nancy’s mission is to truly listen to each patient’s needs and to maximize clinical outcomes for every patient, using a multidisciplinary approach. She has built her practice from referrals of patients that have experienced exceptional care and have successfully and efficiently surpassed their goals from therapy.