Germs vs Resiliency
2022-10-08T21:08:30+00:00I have been thinking a lot about the Germ Theory. Welcome to my world! This is just how my mind works. I think about cute shoes, too, but mostly these [...]
Our Gut Health Impacts Our Response to the Coronavirus
2023-05-03T14:43:31+00:00Hello, Patients, Families, and Friends of Holistica! I was on a long run this weekend and contemplating the state of where we are. I am sure many of you [...]
CoVid19 (Coronavirus infectious disease 19): Should you be anxious?
2023-03-31T02:17:04+00:00This virus is dominating the news and captivating everyone who is planning to travel, has elderly parents, or who is reliant on supplies for their business coming from China. My phone [...]
Is Gluten Sensitivity Legit?
2023-03-28T19:07:51+00:00by Mary Shackelton, ND In light of May being Celiac Awareness Month, I thought it was a perfect time to address celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. It remains a consistent [...]
Mood Disorders and Food Allergies
2023-03-20T15:36:17+00:00Depression is one of the most common symptoms that bring patients to seek medical attention. Many of the patients, who use alternative medicine, are looking for a diagnosis beyond the [...]
Hail Kale!
2023-05-02T20:07:03+00:00Without kale, I do not know where I would be. I grow it, saute it, bake it, puree it, chop it, massage it and most importantly, chew it very carefully. [...]
5 Superfoods for your Smoothie
2023-03-20T19:51:09+00:00Every day we talk to patients about getting their nutrients in a smoothie. Honestly, I balked at this for years. I just didn’t think I could give up my routine [...]
Defining Gluten Sensitivity
2012-09-24T18:08:07+00:00Many of you have wondered if you are sensitive to gluten, and unfortunately, the answer is not always a straightforward “yes” or “no,” even with completed test results. Even after [...]
Are you digesting your food and nutritional supplements?
2023-03-28T18:40:22+00:00When we see or smell food, our stomach prepares for digestion by secreting hydrochloric acid, or HCL. As we age, as we experience chronic stress, as we take medicines and [...]
Anxiety and the Second Brain
2012-08-30T21:44:00+00:00With kids back in school and parents getting into the swing of fall schedules, the topic of Anxiety has been coming up a lot. Since 1980, there has been a 1200% increase [...]