How Acupuncture Can Improve Fertility

As the owner of Root & Branch Wellness and co-owner of Her Integrated Wellness, Stephanie Cortner, licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner, has come to understand that each fertility situation is different. This is because there are so many diagnoses that could be causing fertility dysfunction. She believes it is vitally important to identify the…

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Ways to Feel Better with Parkinson’s Disease

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system. You might be surprised to know that there are nearly one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s Disease today. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise over the next ten years. It is best to discuss…

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Transitioning into Menopause for Ideal Hormone Balance

Transitioning into menopause can be hard! When we sat down with Antoaneta Mueller, MD, FACOG, Premier board certified Ob-Gyn for over 16 years, we weren’t surprised at her enthusiasm to prepare women for menopause. It worth mentioning her quote displayed on her website, “I am passionate about women’s health care and this is why I…

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Fears, Misconceptions and the Importance of Estrogen

What can we expect during menopause? We sat down with Nancy Siskowic and Erica Buck who are both experienced in women’s health. Nancy is a nurse practitioner and women’s health specialist who has come to be known as, ‘The Menopause Lady’. It’s no surprise, as she’s been helping women with their physical and mental health…

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The Connection Between Gut Health and Hormones

Have you been taking hormones, but are still experiencing post-menopausal symptoms like decreased libido, mood swings, anxiety or depression? It may seem counter intuitive, but you might want to take a look at your gut health. We sat down with Rita Wadhwani, Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist for over 15 years, who is now…

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We’re Still Learning About Covid…

It might be surprising to know that over 25% of kids who get Covid, whether seriously ill or not, develop long-term symptoms, known as Long-haul Covid. There is not a specific test that can be taken and there’s no directed treatment for it either. Long-haul Covid symptoms include any number of symptoms, as stated by…

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Still Can’t Smell Post-Covid?

If you had Covid and still are experiencing symptoms beyond 4-weeks after your initial infection, you likely have long-haul Covid. Not all those with Long-Haul Covid have experienced a loss of smell, but if you have, we understand it can be quite frustrating. What has been found is that the loss of smell can go…

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Children’s Tylenol & Motrin Shortage ~ What Can You Do?

As the winter months continue, we are experiencing a tripledemic for Children. This includes a high number of cases of Covid, the flu, and RSV. In order to treat these viruses, medications that treat flu-like symptoms such as a fever and/or cough are in demand. The most common medications to treat these viruses are Tylenol…

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Setting Mental Health & Wellness Goals for 2023

Have you been thinking about what you want to accomplish for 2023? We sat down with Dr. Martha Koo, licensed psychiatrist & psychoanalyst who is the Co-Founder/Medical Director for Neuro Wellness Spa and Medical Director for Clear Recovery Center in the South Bay to discuss how to set mental health and wellness goals for the…

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