Jan 23, 2022
Ryan Hall, DCN-c, MSc, CNS The role that oxidative stress plays in chronic disease has been made quite clear. In fact, it may be the most agreed upon etiological factor for the generation and progression of chronic disease. Unfortunately, in modern industrial...
Jun 17, 2021
Ryan Hall, MS, CNS, CYT We hear a lot about environmental toxins and the negative consequences of them, of which there are many. The unfortunate reality is that we live in an increasingly toxic world. Every year there are roughly 2000 novel chemicals introduced into...
Apr 5, 2021
Functional Nutrition emphasizes the importance of high-quality foods and phytonutrient diversity to address clinical imbalances and move individuals toward the highest expression of health. An advanced nutrition assessment and a thorough Functional Medicine based...
Mar 29, 2021
As our environments and lifestyle habits have drifted away from the space and habits that shaped our genetics and subsequent physiology, they have become a contributing source to our dis-ease. We work with our patients to strategically change lifestyle habits and...
Nov 13, 2019
Below you will find a link to our recent presentation at Rivanna Cryotherapy Recovery Center where we discussed some fundamentals of gut health, how dysfunction can manifest in the gut and provided some recommendations for basic therapeutic approaches to addressing...
Sep 16, 2019
What brought me to this path of study originally was a deep concern for the Earth and our food systems. The most prevalently used herbicide/pesticide, glyphosate, could be playing a critical role in our environments degradation and the debilitating of human health. I...
May 27, 2019
An Article by Scott Sanders Many of us ask what is life about. Sometimes, we can spend our entire lives simply trying to answer this question. After being diagnosed with cancer, it’s easy to keep coming back to existential questions. Suddenly, life seems a whole lot...
Feb 4, 2019
If you haven’t already, check out Part I of this series: My Guide for Caregivers When Your Loved One is in the Hospital to get caught up on the first five tips! 5. Seek Out Supportive Services Many hospitals have Integrative Medicine Consult Services, providing...
Jan 28, 2019
Hospitals are strange places. We come to them seeking healing, yet routinely uncover only more barriers to wellness. Yes, hospitals are not ideal. For this reason, I want to address and provide some practical recommendations for CAREGIVERS when it comes to supporting...
Jan 21, 2019
We’ve explored what can affect our sleep quality and duration, and what the consequences are. Now let’s talk about some strategies for mitigating the negative consequences, and ensuring deep restful sleep. Make it a priority!!! One of the most important...