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Functional Medicine and Integrative Health, in-person State College, PA and telemedicine across the state of PA.

Integrating Mind, Body and Biology— schedule today At Synergy Integrative Wellness, we blend medical science with integrative health to uncover the why behind symptoms and help you feel your best. We focus on gut health, hormones, thyroid support, weight loss, and autoimmune balance, using advanced labs and personalized care to guide lasting change. Founded by Dr. Bethany Stough, DNP, a Nurse Practitioner and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, our care integrates evidence-based medicine with holistic approaches to support your whole health — mind, body, and biology.

02/12/2026

Officially out of the Amazon at IAMOE center, back to WiFi strong enough to send pics.

What an incredible adventure in the Amazon! From learning about the rainforest’s powerful ecosystem to working with the Waorani tribe making indigenous jewelry and competing in a blow dart contest, every moment was unforgettable.
We explored Yasuní National Park in a canoe carved from a single tree and shared the experience with the most amazing, diverse group of people.
So grateful. So inspired. Can’t wait to bring these stories home. 🌎💚

02/08/2026

Ceremonial Cacao in Its Homeland 🍫
We shared ceremonial cacao grown right here in the jungle—an experience of connecting with this sacred plant where it originated.
Cacao has been used ceremonially by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. It's heart medicine, both literally and spiritually, creating space for intention, connection, focus, and opening the heart.
Science shows it increases serotonin and dopamine, that’s why we love our chocolate:)
Drinking cacao prepared by those who tend the trees and carry forward ancestral practices brings deeper understanding. This is cacao fresh from the source, prepared with reverence by the hands that know it best.

Deeply grateful to learn from the forest and its guardians. 🌱💚

02/07/2026

Meet Cat's Claw 🌿
This powerful vine, known to many in the Lyme disease community, has supported health for generations.

What makes it remarkable? Each part—bark, leaves, stems, flowers—has distinct healing properties and traditional preparations know how to use each part specifically. Indigenous healers have known this for centuries, and science is slowly confirming their wisdom.

Studying cat's claw in its native rainforest environment taught how to prepare it most effectively and what part of the plant is used for different health conditions. When we honor both the plant and traditional knowledge, we gain new insights. Never would they simply grind the plant to powder and place into a capsule, that’s not how we make the medicinal parts available to our bodies.

I’m writing this morning early before others join the sparse internet, inside my mosquito netting, with pouring rains outside the cabin all night. Curious to see how the streams and plants respond to this rain. Us humans, we’ll delay our canoe and flex to the elements that rule the jungle.

02/06/2026

Arrived in the Amazon and completely amazed. This morning’s jungle walk was with another participant, Nikki — a UK-based biotech microbiologist focused on developing new antibiotics. We quickly became friends, bonded by a shared love of plants — me the clinician, she the scientist.

The last new class of antibiotics was discovered 39 years ago, and forests like these may hold some of our next most important medicines.

As we hiked, we talked about viruses and microbes — how they mutate, shift form, and evade drugs and the immune system. By switching perspectives, we began forming new ideas for treatment and discussed how functional medicine approaches that support the immune system are essential in this ever-changing microbial world.

At the end of the hike, Nikki smiled and said, “Imagining together was really fun — let’s keep sharing ideas and research.”�Here’s to continuing to share, grow, and learn

02/06/2026

Arrived in the Amazon and completely amazed. This morning’s jungle walk was with another participant, Nikki — a UK-based biotech microbiologist focused on developing new antibiotics. We quickly became friends, bonded by a shared love of plants — me the clinician, she the scientist.
The last new class of antibiotics was discovered 39 years ago, and forests like these may hold some of our next most important medicines.

As we hiked, we talked about viruses and microbes — how they mutate, shift form, and evade drugs and the immune system. By switching perspectives, we began forming new ideas for treatment and discussed how functional medicine approaches that support the immune system are essential in this ever-changing microbial world.

At the end of the hike, Nikki smiled and said, “Imagining together was really fun — let’s keep sharing ideas and research.”
Here’s to continuing to share, grow, and learn.

02/03/2026

Arrived in Ecuador 🇪🇨 to study with Dr. Rocio Alarcón, PhD—ethnobotanist, herbalist, and former pharmaceutical researcher turned conservationist, devoted to protecting medicinal plants, ecosystems, and indigenous healing traditions passed down for millennia.
Tomorrow we journey deep into the Amazon. I go with gratitude carrying these teachings forward to inform my work—integrating ancient wisdom and modern science with care, responsibility, and respect for the future. Follow along as this journey unfolds. 🌿

https://www.iamoe.org/our-founder

01/30/2026

Getting outside in the snow is a great way to reset the nervous system, stay active, and have fun. Winter senses offer a unique perspective to hear the stillness, watch the sparkles, feel the enlivening briskness. Wear layers to keep warm and enjoy.

01/17/2026

Full circle. 💚

I'm sitting in Lancaster County absorbing 2 days of learning at a Lyme disease clinic with pioneer Rita Rhoads Martinez, CRNP, CNM, and her fantastic daughter Rosita Martinez. I'm feeling so grateful.

Grateful for the journey that brought me here.
Grateful for every patient who has trusted me.
Grateful for the path I am on.

I started my healthcare journey almost 30 years ago —as a doula and midwife assistant. I helped at Amish homebirths and will never forget waking up to Shoefly pie with fresh milk. I remember the birth from that day too.

I learned about healing, helping others, and the work of holding space for people in vulnerable moments. I carry all of this forward.

Every step has been driven by YOUR trust.
You've shared your struggles with me.
And every time you trust me with your story, I feel the weight of that responsibility.

So I keep learning.
I keep searching for better answers for YOU.

Lyme Disease treatment is coming to Synergy because you deserve it.
Because Central PA needs it.
Because your healing matters to me.

Thank you for being on this journey with me.

There's so much more good ahead!

01/09/2026

Feeling heavy or sluggish after the holidays? ✨

January is often called detox season, but true detox happens every day—when your body has the right support.

After weeks of stress or indulgence, it’s common to notice:
🥴 Digestive discomfort & bloating
😴 Low energy or brain fog
🔥 Inflammation
⚖️ Weight that won’t budge

✨ Here’s the truth:
You don’t need a harsh cleanse.
🚫 No extreme restriction.
💚 You need support.

At Synergy Integrative Wellness, we use a personalized, integrative approach—combining the best of conventional medicine + alternative therapies to support your gut, hormones, and detox pathways for long-term, sustainable health.

✨ Skip the quick fixes.
Your healthiest year starts with one supported step.

👉 Ready for a personalized reset?
Book a consultation https://www.synergyintegrativewellness.com/ourapproach

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉💚

2026 is here, and I'm SO excited about what's possible this year.

You know what I'm most looking forward to?

Helping people discover that feeling AMAZING is actually within reach.

Imagine this year being the year you:
✨ Wake up with actual ENERGY
✨ Feel clear-headed
✨ Finally understand what your body needs
✨ Get real answers instead of "everything's normal"

That brain fog you've been dealing with? Let's figure out why.
That exhaustion despite sleeping enough? Your body is trying to tell you something—let's listen.
That stubborn weight or hormone chaos? There's a root cause, and we can find it.
The recent diagnosis you want to improve? There is a way to help this too.

Here's my promise for 2026:

I'll listen to what your body is telling us.
I'll work to understand what's really happening.
I'll create a personalized plan using everything available—nutrition, lifestyle, targeted supplements, medications—whatever YOU need.

No dismissing concerns. Just real partnership in your health.

Ready to make 2026 your healthiest year yet? Let's do this together. 🌟

What's the ONE thing you want to feel BETTER about this year? Drop it below—I'd love to hear your goals! 👇

Here's to thriving in 2026!

- Bethany Stough, DNP, FNP-C, IFMCP
Synergy Integrative Wellness
📞 (814) 208-9868
🌐 www.synergyintegrativewellness.com

12/27/2025

Fire Cider 101 🔥

If you've never heard of fire cider, you're missing out on one of the most powerful traditional remedies for immune support!

📜 THE HISTORY:
While herbalist Rosemary Gladstar popularized the name "Fire Cider" in the 1970s, vinegar-based herbal tonics have been used across cultures for thousands of years. From ancient Persia to European folk medicine, people understood that preserved herbs in vinegar could support health through harsh winters.

This is food as medicine in action—using everyday kitchen ingredients with potent healing properties.

🌿 WHAT MAKES IT WORK:
Fire cider combines antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and circulation-boosting herbs:

🧄 Garlic - Natural antibiotic, immune modulator
🧅 Onion - Antimicrobial, respiratory support
🌶️ Horseradish - Clears congestion, stimulates circulation
🫚 Ginger - Anti-inflammatory, digestive support
🍋 Citrus - Vitamin C, antioxidants
🌶️ Cayenne - Boosts circulation and metabolism
🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar - Extracts plant compounds, supports digestion
🍯 Raw Honey - Antimicrobial, soothes throat

🔬 THE SCIENCE:
Modern research backs up what traditional herbalists knew: these ingredients contain powerful phytochemicals that support immune function, reduce inflammation, and enhance circulation. The vinegar extraction process makes these compounds bioavailable and shelf-stable.

💡 HOW TO USE IT:
- Daily shot (1-2 tablespoons) as a tonic boost or at first sign of illness
- Dilute in water or juice if too spicy
- Add to warm water with honey for sweet warmth
- Drizzle on salads or cooked greens
- Add to soups and stews

Ready to make your own? It's incredibly easy!

Full recipe here: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/fire-cider

Have you tried fire cider? What's your experience? 👇

*This content is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. While fire cider uses common food ingredients, discontinue use if you experience any adverse reactions and consult your healthcare provider.*

12/26/2025

Rest. Reflect. Recharge. 💚🎄

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, vibrant 2026.

Thank you for being part of the Synergy community this first year. Here's what I've learned:

People want care that listens to their whole story—not just treats isolated symptoms.

That's functional medicine and what I do:
✨ Find root causes by digging into your story and combining it with targeted testing
✨ See your body as interconnected systems
✨ Combine integrative approached with conventional medicine (including pharmaceuticals and bioidentical hormones)
✨ Create personalized plans that heal and balance from the source

That's what listening to your body—and treating the whole picture—looks like!

Here's to thriving together in 2026! 🌟

Happy Holidays!

- Bethany Stough, DNP
Synergy Integrative Wellness

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