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Red, White and Blue WellnessThis week we will kick off our Summer Wellness Series with some red, white and blue wellness recipes and hydration tips to keep you going as the summer heats up!!Stay Hydrated and Balanced: Your Guide to Surviving These Scorching Months  Summer is the perfect time for travel,...

 Mindfulness Exercises for Building Mental Resilience : A Complete GuideIn our fast-paced, constantly connected world, mental resilience has become more crucial than ever. Mindfulness exercises offer a practical way to enhance mental strength and cope with daily stresses effectively. This comprehensive guide will explore various mindfulness exercises specifically designed to...

A Holistic Approach to MigraineJune is Migraine Awareness Month and as a Certified Headache Specialist it is important to me to spread awareness about this disabling Neurologic condition. Three is so much more to migraine than medications alone and I want to spread the word that there can be a holistic...

5 R Gut Restoration ProtocolAt Wild Rice Wellness, we believe that gut health is connected to our overall health (as we discussed in last week's blog HERE!). We also believe that gut health is WAY more than just taking a probiotic, enter the 5 R Gut Restoration Protocol. The Institute for...

How Gut Health Influences Your Total Well-BeingGut health influences overall health, far beyond digestion alone; it is truly the cornerstone of our overall health and wellness. Known as our "second brain," the gut influences everything from our skin clarity to our mental state and even our immune system. In this...

Should You Wear Sunscreen?Should you wear sunscreen? This is a hotly debated topic in the wellness world and you may find compelling arguments on each side. Your dermatologist will tell you to lather up with SPF, seek shade and hide from midday sun. Some holistic health practitioners will tell you...

Maternal Mental HealthMay is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and I am a strong advocate for maternal health, period. From my own experiences that patients have shared with me over the years, maternal health is often neglected or glazed over in the postpartum period. One six week postpartum visit (maybe...

Preventive MedicineYou've probably heard the term preventive medicine and maybe you thought of it in terms of cancer screening, blood pressure readings and basic lab work. According to the American College of Preventive Medicine defines it as: Preventive medicine is the practice of promoting preventive health care to improve patient well-being....