Tired, Wired, and Not Yourself? The Real Reasons Women Experience Hormone Imbalance + How to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again At some point in our lives, many women notice a shift they can’t quite explain. Energy dips that weren’t there before. Sleep that suddenly feels broken. Skin, weight, or mood changes that don’t match your routine. And the most frustrating part? Nothing about your lifestyle has really changed. If you’ve found …
Are Your Favorite Beauty Products Actually Making You Sick? A cleanser in the morning. Moisturizer and sunscreen before work. Maybe a serum or undereye product here and there. Most of us have pretty specific skincare routines that we stick to on a daily basis. For many, routines have grown longer and more complex over the past decade. Especially with the rise of influencer …
Understanding + Overcoming Long COVID Symptoms: What To Do When You’re “Better,” But Still Don’t Feel Like Yourself Last fall, a woman we’ll call Sarah sat down in one of our treatment rooms at Root Whole Body. She looked healthy. Clear-eyed. Articulate. Thoughtful. “I had COVID almost a year ago,” she said. “It wasn’t even that bad.” Pause. “But I’m not the same.” She used to hike in Forest Park on weekends. Now a long walk …
what is acupuncture Acupuncture offers a safe alternative for pain relief without the risks or harmful side effects sometimes associated with medications. By addressing imbalances in the body’s energy, acupuncture can alleviate various types of pain, from inflammation, to stress, to migraines and backaches.Regular sessions can yield longer lasting results and can be used as part of a preventive health …
At Root we specialize in both prenatal and postnatal care by partnering with the mother to optimize their health and well-being. What that looks like can be variable from person to person, however, we typically focus on foundational components in which health is so important, such as nutrition, stress management, and sleep. why choose naturopathic pre & postnatal care The …
We’ve all experienced those moments when stress tightens our muscles, adds aches and pains throughout our body or causes headaches, possibly affecting our mood and our relationships. Seeking relief, many turn to massages, but incorporating acupuncture into the mix can enhance the results and leave you feeling your best.Acupuncture aims to restore the natural flow of energy in the body. …
SUMMER CARE Chinese medicine, a practice with a history spanning 2,500 years, offers valuable insights into fostering and sustaining well-being. Emphasizing preventative medicine, it often recommends lifestyle adjustments, dietary choices, and gentle interventions like acupuncture, massage, and herbal medicine. The approach also encourages adapting dietary and lifestyle practices that are in line with seasonal changes. Because as the seasons change, …
Mental Health Awareness Month holds special significance at Root. We have been on a mission to help end the stigma surrounding mental health and to bridge the gap between physical health, mental health, and self-care, that we believe are all so intrinsically connected. We know that there is not a one-size-fits-all to mental health, that each person has their own …
A Holistic Approach to sleep Sleep deprivation significantly affects our cognitive functions. A staggering 50 to 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders. Only 21% of the population manages the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Lifestyle choices and modern distractions can often disrupt healthy sleep patterns. It’s time to take control of your health, starting with …
In the modern world, stress is an almost unavoidable part of life, triggered by various demands such as work, school, and major life changes. While not all stress causes harm, chronic stress, especially the kind experienced consistently, can lead to serious health consequences.The body’s response to stress involves the release of hormones, primarily cortisol, which prepares the body for the …
allergies In Chinese Medicine, there is a belief in proactively addressing illnesses before they manifest. Practitioners focus not only on alleviating current symptoms but also on treating the underlying causes of the illness to prevent the symptoms from arising in the first place. As we walk through allergy season, now is an opportune moment to restore your body’s optimal balance, …
Practicing natural medicine goes beyond the clinic at Root, as we know that taking care of the body’s largest organ with organic skincare at our wellness spa is crucial to whole body health. Organic skincare at Root means safeguarding and nourishing the body’s protective shield, as well as regulating the nervous system and supporting the endocrine system with non-toxic products.Skincare …
