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Reset your gut this New Year!Looking for a gut reset this New Year? The holiday season is a joyous time filled with festivities, delicious indulgences, and moments of celebration. However, the aftermath of holiday feasting can sometimes leave our bodies feeling a bit out of balance. One powerful way to...

New Year Health GoalsAre you planning any New Year health goals?  Let's talk about setting SMART goals that not only stick but also contribute to your overall wellness. The power of Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound goals can transform your resolutions into lasting habits. Let's embark on a wellness...

Your Health Next Year  Where will your health be next year? Have you considered making changes or finally diving into some ongoing symptoms that simply won’t resolve on their own? Maybe you are a mom who has put yourself last on the list of priorities but you are ready to get...

Benefits of Sauna Sauna use is gaining popularity right now but what are the actual benefits of sauna use and is it really good for everyone? We recently got an infrared sauna and I LOVE it. I have always loved the heat of a sauna, after a workout or on a...

The Science of Gratitude With the holiday season and year end upon us, I find it a natural time to reflect on the year that has passed and the many things I am grateful for. Wild Rice Wellness is just over one year old and wow, I am grateful for the...

Why Functional Medicine? I have seen an influx of new patients recently who have never seen a Functional Medicine practitioner, many of them health professionals themselves. Why Functional Medicine now? Many report they just know something is off and they aren’t getting answers from their conventional care team. Something I hear...

Summer Wellness: Hydration and Getting Back on Track After Vacation! This last Summer Wellness series blog is geared toward getting back on track after vacation and hydration for the summer months ahead! So vacation is over and maybe you over-indulged in tasty foods and beverages and now you are ready to get...

Summer Wellness: Nature Edition Summer is upon us and it is finally feeling like summertime here in Denver after a rainy Spring! On the blog in the next few weeks will be the Summer Wellness series that will include nature and how it can improve your health, summertime travel tips to...

An Integrative Approach to Migraine  Throughout my time at the University of Colorado Headache Clinic, I have always been interested in an integrative approach to migraine care. I frequently offer patients recommendations on nutraceutical supplements, nutrition and lifestyle interventions in addition to prescribing the latest medications and performing procedures. At the...