The Hayden Institute

08/06/2025

🎓🍖 Farewell Lunch for Melissa & Khalil 🇧🇷💙

This week we celebrated two very special people in the office:

✨ Melissa is officially graduating from Texas Chiropractic College next Saturday and wrapping up her clinical internship at The Hayden Institute. Her dedication to natural healthcare, patient education, and hands-on excellence has made such an impact. Future patients are lucky to have her!

✨ Khalil is heading to Brazil next week to serve a 2-year mission for his church. We’ll miss his energy and positive attitude around the office—but we know he’ll be a blessing to the people he serves.

To celebrate, Liz treated everyone to a smoked rib feast 🍖, fresh kale salad 🥗, colorful fruit trays 🍇🍍🍉, and some incredible gluten-free cookies 🍪. (No one left hungry.)

We’re proud of both Melissa and Khalil and wish them every success as they step into this next chapter of life.

08/04/2025

Welp… Instagram changed the rules 🤷‍♂️
Dr. Hayden tried to go live today for a final cleanse recap, but apparently lives now require 1,000 followers. Sooo… if you’ve enjoyed the content and want more live check-ins, invite your friends to follow so we can keep going live in the future!

In the meantime, here's your cleanse graduation message 🎓🥦🎉

👏 Congratulations on making it to the end of your 30-day cleanse! Whether you stuck to it perfectly or gave it your best effort, you made progress—and that’s worth celebrating.

As you transition out of the cleanse:

✅ Reintroduce foods slowly. Pay close attention to how you feel. If symptoms return, it might not be the food for you (at least not yet).

🔥 Cheat with intention. If you choose to indulge in something inflammatory, go into it with eyes open. Enjoy it—then jump back on track to keep chasing your goals.

🌴 Make room for real life. Dr. Hayden personally gives himself permission to ease up on federal holidays and family vacations. It’s not about perfection—it’s about patterns.

📩 If you have questions or need help interpreting your post-cleanse experience, let us know!

Let’s keep building healthy habits that last.

07/25/2025

Team Lunch + Cleanse Goals 🥗✨

The Hayden Institute team met up at Salata for a cleanse-friendly working lunch—yes, it can be done! 💪🌿

Between bites of salad, we dove into planning, refining, and brainstorming how we can continue improving the care we offer—both in and out of the office.

When it comes to functional medicine, we believe every system matters. That includes the systems we use behind the scenes to help patients reach their goals.

From front desk flow ➡️ to clinical follow-ups ➡️ to ongoing education—we’re always thinking ahead.

Our mission remains the same:
✔️ To uncover root causes
✔️ To guide personalized healing
✔️ To help patients reach the level of health they deserve

(And yes, even during a detox, we’re showing up with full hearts, full minds, and full salads.)

07/18/2025

🦠 Could parasites be the missing piece in your health puzzle?

Parasites are more common than most people think—and they may be hiding in plain sight.
Common symptoms include:
• Digestive issues
• Unexplained fatigue
• Chronic infections
• Skin problems

A hidden parasitic burden might be contributing to poor health.

🔍 In this post, we take a functional medicine approach to parasite cleansing—covering:
✅ Symptom patterns
✅ Lab testing options
✅ Natural support like Mimosa Supreme, Black Walnut, and GI Adsorb

🧬 Ready to support microbial balance and take a natural step toward better gut health?

📖 Read the full post:

Explore natural parasite cleansing strategies to support digestion, immunity, and microbial balance—using a functional medicine approach.Read more ›

06/26/2025

Meet Melissa! 🌿

Melissa is a certified naturopath, board eligible in acupuncture, and currently completing her chiropractic internship at The Hayden Institute as she works toward her Doctor of Chiropractic degree (graduating this August 🎓).

She brings a wealth of clinical knowledge and a heart for healing. Her background in clinical nutrition and whole-body wellness makes her a valuable part of the team—and she’s now diving deep into applied kinesiology and quantum neurology alongside Dr. Hayden and Dr. Ellerbrock. 🧠💪

From lab work to muscle testing, Melissa is passionate about uncovering root causes and supporting patients naturally. We’re grateful to have her in the office these next few weeks!

Be sure to say hello if you see her around 👋

06/19/2025

🌿 28 Days to a Cleaner, Healthier You 🌿
Office-Wide Detox Begins July 7th!

Feeling foggy, inflamed, or just off lately? It might be time for a gentle reset.

Starting July 7, The Hayden Institute is launching a 28-Day Detox Program designed to support your body’s natural ability to cleanse, restore, and recharge—without extremes or starvation.

What’s included:
🧬 ClearVite or SP Detox Balance shakes
🥦 A full grocery guide & detox pantry list
📋 Daily tracking tools & sample meal plans
📱 Weekly Instagram Lives with Dr. Hayden to answer your questions

This isn’t a fad—it’s a functional medicine reset rooted in liver support, blood sugar balance, and real food nutrition.

Space is limited to the number of detox kits available, so pre-register now by phone or email to reserve yours!

📞 281-826-2685
📧 Chase@HaydenInstitute.com

Let this be your clean slate for summer ☀️

06/18/2025

🌿 Real Folate, Real Food 🌿
(And why that matters more than you think)

Folate is essential for:
• 🧬 DNA repair & methylation
• 🤰 Prenatal development
• 🧠 Brain & mood health
• ❤️ Homocysteine metabolism
• 🩸 Red blood cell production

But here’s the catch 👉 Most supplements on the market use synthetic folic acid—an isolated, lab-made form that your body has to convert before it can use it. Some people have genetic variations (like MTHFR) that make this conversion harder, leaving them vulnerable to deficiency—even with supplementation!

That’s where Whole Food Folate shines. 💥

The new formula from Standard Process includes:
🥬 Organic collard greens
🌱 Turnip greens
🟢 Golden chlorella (for natural B12)

These whole food sources provide bioavailable, methylation-ready folates that your body can actually absorb and use—without requiring conversion.

This is an ideal product for:
✔️ Supporting healthy pregnancy & fertility
✔️ Rebuilding after burnout or chronic illness
✔️ Addressing methylation-related symptoms (fatigue, mood, inflammation)

This isn’t just about another B-vitamin. It’s about giving the body what it recognizes: nutrients from real food.

📦 The official product launch is July 9th, but we were able to get ahold of a bottle early to start testing it out!

06/09/2025

😴 Tired… but can’t sleep?
💓 Wired… but completely drained?
It’s more common than most people think—and the heart might be trying to say something important.

At The Hayden Institute, we use a unique tool called the Heart Sound Recorder to explore the deep connection between stress, sleep, and heart rhythm. It’s a gentle, non-invasive assessment that often uncovers what the body is silently communicating.

💡 In our latest blog post, readers will discover:
✔️ Why stress and poor sleep often show up in heart rhythm
✔️ How nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins support better rest
✔️ A real-life story of a man battling restless legs, sleep apnea, and adrenal overload
✔️ How simple changes can lead to real, measurable improvements—sometimes instantly

✨ Curious what your own heart might be saying?
👉 Click below to read the full article and learn how this simple scan could be a step toward deeper rest and healing:

🔗 https://haydeninstitute.com/heart-sound-recorder/how-stress-sleep-and-heart-health-are-connected-and-what-the-heart-sound-recorder-can-reveal

If there’s one thing we hear a lot of in our clinic, it’s this: “I’m so tired… but I can’t sleep. And when I do, I don’t feel rested.” We wish we could say this is rare, but honestly, it’s … How Stress, Sleep, and Heart Health Are Connected—And What the Heart Sound Recorder Can...

06/09/2025

💪 Feeling tired, foggy, or not quite yourself? It might be more than just stress or getting older. Low testosterone affects more than muscle mass—it can impact mood, energy, focus, sleep, and even metabolism.

In our latest blog post, we explore:
✔️ Common symptoms of low testosterone in both men and women
✔️ Functional medicine insights into why levels drop
✔️ Natural strategies to support healthy testosterone—without prescriptions
✔️ Targeted herbs, foods, and training tips to help your body rebuild naturally

If you're looking for a hormone-friendly reset—or want to see how nutrition, lifestyle, and lab testing can help—this article is a great place to start.

👉 Read the full post here: https://haydeninstitute.com/specific-conditions/natural-strategies-to-support-healthy-testosterone-levels
🛒 Explore our full supplement store: https://shop.haydeninstitute.com

Testosterone is a vital hormone that influences energy, strength, mood, and metabolism—not just in men, but in women as well. While it’s often linked to muscle growth and libido, healthy testosterone levels also support cognitive function, bone density, and overall … Natural Strategies to Supp...

06/07/2025

Hidden Mold, Ongoing Symptoms 🌫️

These aren’t science fair projects—they’re real patient samples grown from nasal and saliva swabs. And what grew out? Mold. Lots of it.

Chronic fatigue, allergies, asthma, and sinus congestion aren’t always triggered by pollen or pet dander… sometimes, the culprit is something more invasive: fungal colonization.

🏠 According to a peer-reviewed study, indoor mold exposure is directly linked to increased risks of asthma, allergic symptoms, and respiratory inflammation—especially in people already sensitive to environmental triggers (PMID: 21563802).

Common symptoms of mold-related immune burden:

• 🤧 Allergy flare-ups with no clear cause
• 🫁 Asthma that's hard to control
• 😴 Daily fatigue and poor recovery
• 🧠 Brain fog and sluggish thinking
• 😤 Constant nasal drainage or congestion
• 🧬 Heightened reactivity to foods or chemicals

👉 When mold colonizes the body—not just the environment—it can become a hidden driver of immune dysfunction, inflammation, and nervous system fatigue.

Our practitioners use lab-based fungal cultures like these to identify hidden fungal burdens and guide natural, functional solutions for long-term relief.

📌 Don’t just mask your symptoms—look deeper. Mold might be what your body’s been fighting all along.

06/06/2025

🎉 Celebrating Dr. Elissa Ellerbrock 🎉
(and the joy of good food & great company)

The Hayden Institute team stepped out for lunch to celebrate Dr. Ellerbrock’s upcoming birthday—and it was more than just a meal. It was a moment to pause and reflect on how truly grateful we are to have her in our lives.

Dr. Ellerbrock brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, compassionate care, and constant curiosity into every patient interaction. Her commitment to helping others heal—physically, emotionally, and holistically—is nothing short of inspiring. 💚

We’re better as a clinic (and as people) because of the heart, wisdom, and humor she brings into the office every day.

Happy (almost) birthday, Dr. Ellerbrock! You are deeply appreciated. 🎂🌿💫

05/21/2025

💗 Is your heart trying to tell you something… but no one’s listening?
You’re not alone. So many of our clients come in feeling off—tired, stressed, emotionally worn down, or like their body just isn’t keeping up the way it used to.
💡 That’s where the Heart Sound Recorder comes in.
It’s a non-invasive, functional tool we use at The Hayden Institute to see how your heart is performing nutritionally in real time. It gives us clues about stress, digestion, adrenal fatigue, and more—long before things show up in labs.
✨ In our newest blog post, we share:
🫀 What the Heart Sound Recorder is
🥱 Why it’s helpful for fatigue, stress, and burnout
🌿 How we use whole food nutrition and supplements to support your heart naturally
💬 A real client story that you might relate to
📖 Take a few minutes to read. You might just recognize yourself in these words.
👉 https://haydeninstitute.com/heart-sound-recorder/what-your-heart-can-tell-you-with-the-heart-sound-recorder-a-functional-heart-assessment
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🔍 Looking for answers beyond bloodwork?
💬 Let’s talk. Call or message us to learn more about HSR scans and how we use nutrition to support real healing.

The Hayden Institutemploys the Heart Sound Recorder (HSR) to assess heart health related to nutrition and stress. This non-invasive tool charts heart sounds in real-time, offering insights into nutritional needs and nervous system balance, facilitating early detection of issues before they escalate....