Integrative Health Specialists

03/04/2026

Were you aware that Integrative Health Specialists has grown to include 7 providers, reinforcing its standing as a pioneering Functional Medicine practice in the region with a legacy of almost 20 years and positioning it among the largest practices nationwide?

12/21/2025

A good idea if you're over 50!

Screenings can detect stroke risk.

11/17/2025

Calling all patients on Armour and NP thyroid who want to STAY on their preferred thyroid replacement! Please click below and sign the petition, and share, share, share!

Ask the FDA to allow the use of Desiccated Thyroid Medication

11/12/2025

After 20 years of fighting against the misinformation and working to help one woman at a time navigate the menopause transition, today feels like a dream come true....hearing experts at the top levels of healthcare policy offices verify what we've been doing and what we've been counseling, despite push back from our colleagues. Indeed, the era of fear over facts for HRT has ended!

Please SHARE with every woman you know...you can help improve lives too! Every woman facing the menopause transition should have access to a thorough discussion of her potential to use HRT. We must start demanding it. Lives truly depend on it.

10/25/2025

Yes! I feel like we’re ahead of the curve 😎

More and more patients are seeking natural cures for their conditions, questioning traditional pharmaceutical treatments. The shift towards understanding root causes and natural alternatives is growing. 🌿💊

10/22/2025

Menopause is truly no laughing matter for us…but this is FUNNY!

10/15/2025

We get a lot of questions on types of magnesium. This is a good summary!

09/17/2025

Our group nutrition classes, starting October 1, will cover a range of topics including anti-inflammatory diets, the importance of a healthy lifestyle with balancing sleep and excercise and phytonutrients. Classes are held every other Wednesday from 11:30am-12:30pm via ZOOM, providing a space for learning, accountability, and conversation. With a flexible attendance policy, you can join when you can and skip when you need to, all for $55 per session. The first FIVE (5) participants to sign up will receive a discounted price at just $40 per session! Call the office now to sign up! 502-412-3232

08/23/2025

Arguably one of the most promising trends in American health right now!

08/04/2025

You’re never too old to start building muscle.

Muscle acts as a metabolic reservoir, storing and utilizing glucose efficiently, preventing insulin resistance, and protecting against chronic disease.

The study found that muscle mass (not BMI) was the strongest predictor of survival, independent of fat mass, cardiovascular risk factors, and metabolic markers.

I used to think lifting weights was just for bodybuilders, I didn’t love the gym and thought cardio was enough.

But when I learned that strength training activates longevity pathways like mTOR and AMPK, protects mitochondria, and triggers the release of myokines (hormone-like compounds that reduce inflammation and enhance brain function) I realized it wasn’t just about looking fit.

It was about living longer, stronger, and healthier.

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.02.007