By Jennifer Ide, BIE Practitioner & Holistic Nutritionist “I eat healthy… so why do I still have eczema?” This is one of the most common questions I hear in my practice. Many people who come to see me have already made significant changes to their diet. They’ve cut out processed foods, removed gluten and dairy, increased their vegetables, added nuts and seeds for healthy fats, started making smoothies, and chosen whole, nutrient-dense foods. Yet despite all of their efforts,

When we discuss women’s health and wellness, the conversation naturally tends to focus on hormone panels, stress reduction, and dietary adjustments. While these are all vital pieces of the puzzle, there is a powerful, highly influential organ system that is frequently overlooked: your skeletal muscle. As a naturopathic doctor, I view muscles as a dynamic endocrine organ. Dedicating time to strength training isn’t just about aesthetics; it is a foundational lifestyle intervent

In recent years, the conversation around men’s mental health has finally shifted, moving away from silence and toward finding sustainable, effective ways to manage stress, anxiety, and the weight of depression. While therapy and lifestyle adjustments are cornerstones of support, many men are discovering that acupuncture offers a grounded, physical approach to mood regulation that complements their overall care plan. How it Works At its core, acupuncture is about balance. Fo

At Inspired Wellness Clinic, we are proud to support women’s health through every stage of life. But did you know we also care for many men in our community? From husbands and partners to brothers, sons, fathers, and friends, men’s health deserves attention too. Men often put their own health on the back burner, delaying care until symptoms become difficult to ignore. Yet many common concerns affecting men today can benefit from early assessment and proactive support. Such as

Migraines can be incredibly disruptive. Beyond the intense headache pain, they can bring symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and fatigue that make it difficult to get through the day. While medications are often used to prevent or treat migraines, many people look for additional ways to manage their symptoms. One option that has gained increasing attention is acupuncture. How Could Acupuncture Help? Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles into sp

For decades, we’ve called it PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). But the medical world is finally catching up to what we, as naturopathic doctors, have known all along: this condition is so much bigger than just the ovaries. Recently, a shift has begun to rename this condition to PMOS—Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. This new name is a massive win for patient advocacy. It highlights that PMOS is not merely a localized reproductive issue; it is a complex condition invol

A common misconception I hear in my clinical practice is that perimenopause only begins once your periods become irregular. In reality, your body often starts sending signals long before your menstrual cycle actually shifts. In perimenopause, hormonal fluctuations, specifically the gradual decline of estrogen and progesterone, typically begin in the late 30s or early 40s. If you’ve ever been told you’re "too young" for the perimenopause transition, please know that research c

BY LIORA BAROOK, RP · REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST AT INSPIRED WELLNESS — — — There's a question I ask almost everyone who comes to see me, usually within the first session or two. It isn't a diagnostic question. It isn't about symptoms or history, exactly. It's this: "When was the first time you remember feeling like you had to manage yourself really carefully?" The answers are always different. Sometimes it's a specific moment — a classroom, a parent's face, a teac

Alyssa Brunt, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist "Don't lift heavy when you're pregnant." Whether you've heard it from a friend, a healthcare provider, or that one person at the gym who just had to say something — chances are, this advice has made its way to you at some point. And for a long time, women listened. Barbells got swapped for resistance bands, PRs got put on pause, and the weight room started feeling like off-limits territory the moment a positive pregnancy test app

Fertility can be influenced by many factors—hormones, stress, lifestyle, and overall health. While treatments like IVF play an important role for many individuals, holistic approaches like acupuncture are increasingly being used to support the body along the way. At Inspired Wellness, I offer fertility-focused acupuncture designed to help restore balance, reduce stress, and create optimal conditions for conception—whether natural or assisted. How Acupuncture Supports Fertilit