Mold in Colorado? I Used to Think It Wasn’t a Big Deal Either.

The Night I Found a Mushroom Growing Through My Carpet There are certain moments in life that permanently change the way you think about something. For me, one of those moments happened in a condo I owned here in Colorado. I had always thought mold was mostly a problem in humid climates. Florida? Sure. Louisiana? […]

Air Quality, Inflammation, and the Missing Piece Many People Overlook

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, Cancer, immune health, mens health, sexual health, sleep health, thyroid health, womens health June 3, 2026

What If Inflammation Isn’t Just Coming From Food? One of the most common conversations I have with patients starts with some version of the same frustration: “I’ve cleaned up my diet.” “I’m exercising regularly.” “I’m taking the supplements.” “So why do I still feel inflamed?” It’s a fair question. Most of us have been taught […]

Why your hormones feel off when labs look okay

Why Your Hormones Feel Off (Even When Your Labs Are “Normal”)

by Dr. Ivy Moreno in mens health, womens health May 5, 2026

Many patients seeking care for hormone-related symptoms have already had lab testing completed. They are often told that everything is “normal.” And yet, symptoms persist. This disconnect highlights an important limitation in how hormone health is commonly evaluated. Hormones are dynamic, not static Hormones are not fixed values. They fluctuate continuously in response to internal […]

Fasting and Detox: What Actually Helps (and When It Backfires)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in detox, mens health, nutrition, womens health April 27, 2026

Fasting has become one of the most talked-about tools in health and wellness. It is often promoted for detoxification, weight loss, and metabolic health. While there is research supporting some of these benefits, fasting is frequently applied without context. A more effective approach is to understand what fasting actually does physiologically, and when it is […]

How to Support Detox Pathways Naturally (A Clinical, Systems-Based Approach)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, sleep health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health April 1, 2026

Detoxification is often misunderstood as a short-term intervention. In reality, it is a continuous physiological process that depends on coordination between multiple organ systems. A clinical approach does not attempt to force detoxification. It focuses on supporting the body’s ability to process, transport, and eliminate compounds efficiently. Detox is a systems-based process Detoxification is not […]

Everyday Toxin Exposure: What Actually Matters (and Where to Start)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, mens health, teen health, womens health April 1, 2026

Let’s Talk About Toxins Concerns about environmental toxins are increasing, and for good reason. However, the conversation is often either overly simplified or unnecessarily alarming. A more effective approach is to understand where exposures are coming from, how they affect the body, and which changes will have the greatest impact. Understanding Total Toxic Burden Total […]

What Detox Really Means (and Why Most Detox Programs Miss the Point)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health March 31, 2026

Have you thought about a “detox”? Every spring, interest in “detox” spikes. Searches for cleanses, juice fasts, and detox supplements increase, and many people feel a strong urge to reset their health. This instinct is not wrong. What is often missing is an understanding of how detoxification actually works. Your body is already designed to […]

August is National Wellness Month

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, nutrition, sleep health, teen health, womens health August 15, 2023

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 […]

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 […]

COVID-19 – What You Can Do!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Denver Naturopathic Community, mens health, real talk, teen health, womens health March 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, we at the Denver Naturopathic Clinic want to make sure our patients stay as informed and as healthy as possible. With that in mind, we’ve created this email to offer you information and advise on how we would like to proceed with patient care during this COVID-19 season. Updates […]