The Wellness Collective

Ryan Lybarger, Mindfulness, Movement, Acupuncture, TCM Ryan Lybarger MSAc, LAc, LMT Ryan Lybarger, Mindfulness, Movement, Acupuncture, TCM Ryan Lybarger MSAc, LAc, LMT

Five Element Theory for Beginners: Lung & Kidney

Five Element Theory: How the Lungs and Kidneys Work Together in Chinese Medicine

Discover the connection between the lungs (metal element) and the kidneys (water element) in Chinese medicine. Learn how stress impacts balance and how kidney breathing can support your health.

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Aesthetics, Anti-Aging, Regenerative Medicine Caitlin Dean, RN, IBCLC Aesthetics, Anti-Aging, Regenerative Medicine Caitlin Dean, RN, IBCLC

What is Scarlet RF Microneedling? 

Scarlet Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling is an advanced cosmetic treatment that combines traditional microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Microneedling involves the use of a device with fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. These tiny injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing response, promoting the production of collagen and elastin. 

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Foundations of Joy: Part II

Moving Through Darkness and Depression with Tai Chi

When you’re feeling depressed, staying inside and avoiding physical activity can feel like the easiest option. It may seem like your body is telling you to rest, but stagnancy and inactivity can only make you feel worse. Indeed, movement is essential in helping to alleviate depression.

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Christina Lakomski, Weight Loss, Functional Medicine, IV Therapy Christina Lakomski, APRN Christina Lakomski, Weight Loss, Functional Medicine, IV Therapy Christina Lakomski, APRN

My take on GLP-1 Agonists - Part I

GLP-1 agonists, a type of medication that mimics a natural hormone in our body, have been gaining significant attention lately.

You may recognize their brand names: Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. While these specific peptide medications have been available for about a decade, they've recently surged in popularity as a promising tool for weight loss.

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Can a Rife Machine Help with Lyme Disease?

The Rife machine is used in Lyme disease treatment for several reasons. First, many patients report feeling better after using it, experiencing improvements in energy, gastrointestinal function, pain, and mood, which encourages them to continue its use. 

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Caitlin Dean RN, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing Caitlin Dean, RN, IBCLC Caitlin Dean RN, Breastfeeding, Lactation, Nursing Caitlin Dean, RN, IBCLC

What I Wish More Women Knew About Breastfeeding Before Giving Birth

First and foremost, I wish women, especially first-time moms, would give themselves some grace. Not only did you just grow an entire human over the past many months, but then you delivered this tiny human, which is an incredible feat, regardless of how you delivered them. Your body has been through a lot! Now that your baby is here, you are immediately being asked to care for this new baby, who requires an awful lot! 

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What Is a ZYTO Scan and How Can It Benefit You? 

Are you curious about how to take your wellness journey to the next level? A ZYTO scan might be the breakthrough technology you’ve been looking for. ZYTO scans use cutting-edge biocommunication technology to assess your body’s response to various wellness-related factors, providing valuable insights into your health.

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Christina Lakomski, Functional Medicine, Epigenetics Christina Lakomski, APRN Christina Lakomski, Functional Medicine, Epigenetics Christina Lakomski, APRN

What the MTHFR?!

MTHFR stands for methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, an enzyme crucial for processing amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. This genetic mutation can be present in one variant (heterozygous) or two variants (homozygous), with the homozygous form potentially increasing the risk of various health issues.

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Briana Trudell, Skin Health, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, TCM Briana Trudell, MSAc, LAc Briana Trudell, Skin Health, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, TCM Briana Trudell, MSAc, LAc

Naturally Vibrant Skin from the Inside- Out 

The skin acts as a barrier between the body and the outside world, it is one of the body’s first lines of defense. The elements of nature can compromise this barrier. For example, when it is exposed to too much sun it can become burnt and dried out. The body’s internal environment can also affect skin health.

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Briana Trudell, Women's Health, Hormonal Health, TCM, Acupuncture Briana Trudell, MSAc, LAc Briana Trudell, Women's Health, Hormonal Health, TCM, Acupuncture Briana Trudell, MSAc, LAc

Cycles of a Woman’s Life

Most women have learned the bare minimum to survive their period. It is not common knowledge that their body’s hormone levels change throughout their menstrual cycle. To support these fluctuations lifestyle modifications should be considered. Without the right support, their bodies become out of balance affecting their whole life: sleep, appetite, food cravings, emotions, productivity, energy and more.

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Supporting the cycle part 2

Sunflower seeds are high in nutrients like vitamin E and selenium. Both of these nutrients help to boost progesterone production at a time where progesterone is dominant. Selenium aids in the liver detoxing excess estrogen.  The lignans and zinc in sesame seeds are great at aiding the liver in detox of estrogen and blocking estrogen activity. 

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Supporting the cycle part 1 

Seed cycling is a way to help support optimal hormone balance by prioritizing different seeds throughout the month based on where you are in your cycle. These are seeds like pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds. These seeds contain specific nutrients that can be helpful at supporting the natural rise of specific hormones and enhancing the detox of other hormones.

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Thermography, Breast Health, April Beaman April A Beaman, RDH, CTT Thermography, Breast Health, April Beaman April A Beaman, RDH, CTT

Unlocking the Power of Medical Thermography

In the realm of preventative healthcare, medical thermography stands out as a powerful tool for early detection and monitoring of various health conditions. Among its many applications, breast thermography holds particular significance in the realm of women's health. In this blog post, we'll explore the fundamentals of medical thermography, with a focus on breast thermography, its benefits, and why it's becoming an essential component of proactive breast health management.

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Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Pumpkin not only tastes good, but has many health benefits which I am going to share with you in this blog post.

In this blog post we’ll cover: nutrition content of pumpkin and pumpkin seeds, health benefits from pumpkin, how to incorporate more pumpkin in your diet

The meat of a pumpkin is very nutritious and contain many vitamins and minerals like vitamins C and B1, folic acid, pantothenic acid, potassium, beta carotene and dietary fiber.

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