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Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care

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Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care

We are a monthly membership-based medical clinic providing holistic care for the entire family!

We have two practitioners who are available to help patients regain their health. Dr. Starkman is an Osteopathic Family Physician and Therese Adams is a Holistic Nurse Practitioner. Together, they practice Integrative and Holistic Medicine here in Libertyville, IL. Integrative Medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. Our providers can treat and improve many conditions naturally, nutritionally, energetically and otherwise non-invasively.

10/11/2025

🌿Your immune system is your body’s natural shield — give it the nourishment it deserves.

✨Viracid blends vitamins, minerals, and time-honored botanicals like elderberry, echinacea, astragalus, and andrographis to support your body’s innate ability to heal and protect.

💚 Immune balance. Natural defense. Whole-body harmony. Ask us about adding Viracid by Ortho Molecular Products, to your wellness routine at Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care.

10/08/2025

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) can sneak up on anyone — from long hours on a computer to repetitive movements in sports or even driving. Common symptoms like tingling, stiffness, or aching pain are signs your body needs care and attention.

💡 Here are a few ways to help prevent and manage RSI:
🌿 Take regular breaks to stretch and move your body
🤸‍♀️ Vary your activities to avoid overuse
🧘‍♂️ Incorporate gentle exercise like yoga or Pilates
❄️ Rest and apply ice to reduce inflammation
🌼 Use natural pain relief creams with Arnica or try anti-inflammatory support like turmeric (with your PCP’s guidance)

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we take a holistic approach—using hands-on techniques to restore mobility, ease tension, and address the root causes of pain for lasting relief.

Your body is designed to heal—sometimes it just needs the right support.

👉 Read the full blog to learn more: https://ohadpc.com/what-is-repetitive-strain-injury/

10/06/2025

🌿 Boost Your Immune System 🌿

Your body has an incredible capacity to heal and protect itself — and a few simple habits can help it thrive year-round.

💊 Take Vitamins: Support your body’s natural defenses by filling nutritional gaps.
🚶‍♀️ Exercise Daily: Keep your blood and lymph flowing for stronger immunity.
🍷 Avoid Alcohol: Give your liver and lymphatic system space to do their vital cleansing work.
💧 Drink Water: Hydration is key for detox, digestion, and nutrient absorption.
😴 Get Enough Sleep: Rest restores your body, mind, and immune system.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we focus on whole-body wellness — balancing structure, function, and lifestyle to support your body’s innate healing power.

✨ Visit OHADPC.com to see how we can support you on your wellness journey.

10/03/2025

🥑✨ Food isn’t just fuel — it’s information for your body. The balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fats plays a powerful role in how you feel every day.

🔹 Omega-3s (found in salmon, chia, flax, and walnuts) help calm inflammation, support brain and heart health, and improve mood and focus.
🔹 Omega-6s (common in processed oils, fried foods, and packaged snacks) are essential too, but in excess they tip the body toward inflammation, joint pain, and chronic disease.

Here at Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we believe small, intentional shifts — like swapping processed oils for olive oil or adding fatty fish a few times a week — can restore balance and support whole-body wellness. 🌿💪

👉 Finish reading the full blog here to learn how to rebalance your plate for less inflammation and more vitality: https://ohadpc.com/omega-3-vs-omega-6-how-to-eat-for-better-balance-and-less-inflammation/

10/01/2025

✨ Benefits of Bone Broth from a Whole-Body Perspective ✨

Bone broth has been used for centuries as a nourishing, healing food—and modern osteopathic care recognizes its supportive role in overall wellness. Here are 5 ways bone broth can benefit your body, mind, and spirit:

🥣 Supports Brain Health
Rich in amino acids like glycine, bone broth can support mental clarity, calm the nervous system, and nurture brain function.

🥣 Promotes Digestive Health
The collagen and gelatin in bone broth help strengthen the gut lining, reduce inflammation, and promote better nutrient absorption—foundations for whole-body health.

🥣 Promotes Healthy Joints
Bone broth provides glucosamine, chondroitin, and collagen to keep your joints resilient and flexible, supporting mobility and vitality.

🥣 Improves Skin Appearance
Collagen and minerals in bone broth contribute to healthy, glowing skin by improving elasticity and hydration from within.

🥣 Supports Immune Health
Bone broth offers essential minerals and compounds that nourish the immune system, helping your body adapt and heal naturally.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we see food as medicine, and bone broth is a simple, grounding way to bring your system into balance. 🌿

👉 Visit OHADPC.com to explore more ways we can support your wellness journey.

09/29/2025

🦷 Orthodontics and Whole-Body Health: The Missing Link 🦷

Orthodontic care—whether braces, palate expanders, or aligners—does so much more than straighten teeth. By shifting the jaws, it also influences the bones of the face and skull, which can impact overall health and well-being.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we support patients with cranial osteopathy during orthodontic care and for those experiencing TMJ dysfunction. Why? Because the subtle motion of the cranial bones is vital for balance throughout the body.

When that motion is restricted—whether from braces, injuries, or even birth trauma—it can contribute to:
✔️ Headaches
✔️ Ear or sinus issues
✔️ TMJ pain or jaw clicking
✔️ Fatigue or digestive upset
✔️ Irritability or difficulty focusing in children

Cranial osteopathic treatment helps restore healthy motion, making orthodontic changes easier to tolerate, reducing side effects, and supporting long-term results. Some orthodontists even find that outcomes are achieved faster and hold longer when osteopathic care is part of the process.

✨ Whether before, during, or after orthodontic treatment, integrating cranial osteopathy creates a more balanced foundation for both dental health and whole-body wellness.

📖 Read more in our latest blog: https://ohadpc.com/how-cranial-osteopathy-supports-orthodontia-and-tmj-care/

09/26/2025

✨Product Highlight from Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care ✨

Breathe easier this season with D-Hist and D-Hist Jr. 🌿💨

👉 D-Hist Jr. is a kid-friendly, great-tasting chewable designed to help little ones with seasonal challenges from common environmental allergens. With quercetin, bromelain, stinging nettle leaf, and NAC, it supports healthy histamine levels, clears airways, and keeps nasal & sinus passages happy.

👉 Natural D-Hist offers the same comprehensive support for adults, combining powerful botanicals and nutrients to maintain normal histamine levels and promote clear breathing through seasonal shifts.

Whether for kids or adults, D-Hist provides natural, effective respiratory support for the whole family. 🌸

✨ Take a step toward easier breathing and a healthier you. Visit OHADPC.com for more support and to learn about our holistic approach to care.

09/24/2025

🌿 Osteopathic Insight: Probiotics & Whole-Body Health 🌿

In osteopathic medicine, we recognize that the body is a self-healing, interconnected system. One key player in that balance is the gut microbiome—the trillions of microbes that live within us.

When our gut bacteria are in harmony, they support:
✨ Immune resilience
✨ Clearer skin & reduced inflammation
✨ Healthy digestion & nutrient absorption
✨ A calmer, more balanced nervous system

Stress, poor diet, antibiotics, and environmental toxins can disrupt this balance—opening the door to fatigue, digestive upset, or lowered immunity.

That’s where probiotics come in. By replenishing beneficial bacteria, probiotics help restore the body’s natural rhythm and create conditions where healing can flow more easily. From an osteopathic view, probiotics aren’t just about digestion—they’re about supporting the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

🌱 Curious about which probiotics are best for you?
Connect with us at Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care ➡️ OHADPC.com to see how we can support you in finding the perfect match for your unique needs.

09/22/2025

✨ Mental health IS health. At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we see the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—because emotional well-being is deeply connected to physical health. Stress, trauma, and imbalance don’t just live in the mind; they can show up in the body too.

Sometimes, caring for your mental health means more than seeking support—it also means giving yourself permission to rest. That might look like taking a break from endless scrolling, turning off the headlines for a while, and allowing your nervous system to breathe. 🌿

We’re here to help you find balance, compassion, and resilience on every level. 💙

👉 Connect with us today at OHADPC.com to begin your journey toward whole-person healing.

09/19/2025

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Internal Medicine vs. Family Medicine – What’s the difference?

Both Internal Medicine doctors (Internists) and Family Medicine doctors are considered primary care providers, but their training and focus are a little different:

✨ Internal Medicine: Focused on adult patients, specializing in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
✨ Family Medicine: Cares for patients of all ages—from newborns to seniors—often serving entire families across generations.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts, we’re proud to be a Family Medicine Clinic offering Direct Primary Care—so you and your loved ones receive compassionate, comprehensive care at every stage of life. 💙

👉 Read more in blog: https://ohadpc.com/internal-medicine-vs-family-medicine/

09/17/2025

🌱 Struggling with bloating, gas, or unexplained digestive discomfort?

It could be more than just “sensitive digestion.” You might be experiencing Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).

SIBO happens when bacteria that should remain in the large intestine begin to overgrow in the small intestine—causing inflammation, nutrient absorption issues, and a host of uncomfortable symptoms.

👉 In this blog, we break down:
✅ What SIBO is
✅ Common causes
✅ How it’s diagnosed
✅ Effective treatment options
✅ When to see a doctor

✨ At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we approach gut health holistically—addressing not just the symptoms, but the root causes to help restore balance and well-being.

➡️ Finish reading blog here: https://ohadpc.com/sibo-causes-diagnosis-and-treatment/

09/15/2025

💻✨ Is Your Desk Setup Hurting You? ✨💻

Neck pain, back tension, headaches, or wrist strain—sound familiar? At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we see how poor office ergonomics can take a toll on your body every day. The good news? Small adjustments to your workstation can make a big difference in preventing pain, boosting productivity, and protecting your long-term health.

From chair height and monitor position to posture and movement breaks, optimizing your desk setup is one of the best investments you can make for your body. 🙌

👉 Ready to learn how to create a workspace that supports comfort and wellness?
Finish reading our latest blog here: https://ohadpc.com/office-ergonomics-protect-your-health-at-your-desk/

Address

333 E. Illinois Rt. 83, Suite 106
Mundelein, IL
60060

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+12244240168

Website

http://www.ohadpc.com/

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