August is National Wellness Month

As the heat of summer draws to a close and the promise of autumn looms on the horizon, August arrives as a perfect time to refocus on our well-being. National Wellness Month, observed throughout August, encourages us to take a step back from our busy lives and prioritize self-care. In a world filled with constant […]

Enjoying the Great Outdoors this Summer

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, immune health, naturopathic medicine June 30, 2021

Japanese researchers have shown that being out in nature (what is sometimes referred to as “forest bathing”) improves relaxation and reduces stress. A busy urban environment, which many of us spend most of our days soaking in, has exactly the opposite effects; it can stimulate the fear and anxiety centers in the brain, making you […]

Anxiety? Here are Some Reminders and Tips!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, COVID-19, mens health, teen health, womens health April 4, 2020

We know a lot of people are experiencing an increased level of anxiety right now. It’s completely normal to experience a heightened sense of anxiety during times like these. It’s a built-in response that our bodies initiate to protect us! The stress response is designed to be a survival mechanism. Imagine you’re living in the dinosaur age, and you’re only […]

Townsend Article: Melatonin prevents delirium in hospitalized ICU patients.

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, sleep health December 18, 2019

Kelsey Asplin, ND Townsend Letter Issue: December 2019 We’ve been fascinated by the wide range of clinical uses that have been reported for the hormone melatonin. Initially we just thought of melatonin as an agent to improve sleep or help one get over jetlag faster. In the 1990s melatonin’s anticancer effects were added to the […]

Gut Bacteria, Sleep, and Brain Health

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, gut health, natural news, sleep health May 21, 2018

Could gut microbiota be driving sleep disturbance and cognitive decline? This paper is part of NMJ’s 2018 Cognition and Mental Health Special Issue. The article can be seen in context, along with the rest of the issues here. Reference Anderson JR, Carroll I, Azcarate-Peril MA, et al. A preliminary examination of gut microbiota, sleep, and […]

Health Profile: Valentines Day

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, gut health, herbal medicine, immune health, mens health, sexual health, teen health, womens health February 14, 2018

It’s February 14, Valentines Day, the annually celebrated (or reviled) day of love that has become a $17+ billion dollar industry in today’s world. As many are aware, Valentines day has a somewhat clouded origin story, possibly stemming from a combination of Roman masculine rituals, Christian-Catholic martyrdome, and romantic promotions by writers like Chaucer and […]