Category: Conditions
5 Tips for Hormone Balance
Cyclical fluctuations in the levels of the ovarian hormones estrogen and progesterone are necessary for producing a regular menstrual cycle. Mild symp [...]
The Big Mistake Every Autism Parent Makes – And How to Stop It
For over ten years following my son’s diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, my mantra was, “I’ll be OK once he is OK.”
And the fact was: I was not O [...]
Creating a Healthy Haven in Your Bedroom
We spend a lot of time in our bedrooms - almost one-third of our lives, in fact - so it’s important to make sure our bedrooms are conducive to a good [...]
Happy, Healthy, Hormones – And Women!
Have you heard the phrase, “Happy wife, happy life”? This often refers to those who walk on eggshells to appease the woman in their lives. There is no [...]
Why You Should Try Bioidentical Hormones
For decades, synthetic pharmaceuticals prescribed as “hormone replacement” have been among the most widely recommended medications in the United State [...]
Breathing Through Your Mouth Is Hazardous to Your Health!
Even though most of us breathe through our mouths on occasion, the mouth was not
designed to continually serve as the primary pathway for respiration. [...]
A Healthy Immune System Is the Best Lyme Disease Prevention
Preventing Lyme disease starts with preventing tick bites!... Well, not really. Preventing tick bites in New England is nearly impossible unless you a [...]
Channeling Your Wisdom with IFS
Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based healing model that serves as a powerful tool for wellness and growth, starts with the view of every h [...]
It’s Time to Reclaim Your Health
I hope the most important lesson we’ve learned from the past few years of uncertainty is the age-old saying, “health is wealth” - a lesson I’ve been h [...]
The 9 Most Used Herbs In Dr. Hinchey’s Natural Lyme Disease Treatment Protocol
Named after a small Connecticut town in which it was first identified in 1975, Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of ticks infected wit [...]
Are You Ready to Detox Your Home?
We support our health in many ways—such as eating healthy, exercising, and self-care—but often, we forget our environment’s role in the well-being of [...]
The Missing Piece of the “Autism Awareness” Puzzle
It’s almost April, and soon people will be abuzz about “Autism Awareness.” There will be walks, runs, building and bridges will light up blue, and the [...]
Detoxification – It All Starts at the Mouth
Too much of anything can be toxic. Even drinking water has a toxic dose. When one reaches the toxic dose of something, negative things happen to our b [...]
CT’s Top Nutrition/Functional Medicine Practitioners
Functional medicine is an individualized, patient-centered, science-based approach that empowers patients and practitioners to work together to addres [...]
The Real – but Hidden – Dangers of Postpartum Depression
The recent events with the Clancy Family in Duxbury, MA, have deeply impacted me. It has driven me to provide some education on postpartum depression [...]
Challenging Minds – Think Outside the Box
Challenging Minds originated as a group behavioral health practice in Torrington, CT. Over the first two years, the practice added clinical providers [...]
Improve Your Fertility by Detoxing Your Home
Yes! Removing excess environmental toxic burden to the body that we surround ourselves with day in and day out can improve the natural function of the [...]
Detox Your Skin for Optimal Breast Health
Toxins aren’t easy to see, smell, or feel – but we’re surrounded by them daily. They can be found in our air, foods, cleaning products, and personal-c [...]
Put a Spring in Your Step with Internal Cleansing
Do the cold weather and excess comfort foods get you down...literally? Do you feel overweight, sluggish, less interested in life? While it is ideal to [...]
How Herbs Can Help Detox Your Home for a Healthier Environment
Cleansing your home of toxins can be beneficial for your health and well-being. Removing hazardous materials and chemicals from your residence can red [...]
How Food Can Help Heal Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Irregular menstrual cycles of longer than 35 days, acne, abnormal body hair growth, hair loss, and weight challenges are just a few of the symptoms th [...]
Momming Is HARD! The 5 “Happy” Hormones to Help Your Mood
As moms, the momming never seems to end. The hours spent doing both visible and invisible tasks throughout our day that often go unrecognized. The tim [...]
Grounding, Gazing, Earthing, and Breathing for Peace
We are living in stressful times. Emotions are heightened, division is prevalent, and anxiety seems to be the norm. We cannot deny that we are greatly [...]
What’s the Best Diet for Chronic Illness?
The healthiest diet for those who have chronic illness should be able to pass muster if analyzed for these four factors:
Nutrient density
Alkalin [...]