Wellness Blog

We feature useful health information from our providers and collaborators to support you in achieving and sustaining your health goals. If there are topics that you would like us to cover, please let us know.

What is Endometriosis?

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, commonly on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and pelvic peritoneum. This tissue responds to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, leading to inflammation,...

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Frictionless New Habit

Frictionless New Habit

Forget the New Year's resolution graveyard. This year, embrace the power of small, consistent action. Floss one tooth, read a single page, or do five squats while your coffee brews. This concept, explored in popular psychology books, podcasts, and scientific...

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Setting Goals in the New Year

Setting Goals in the New Year

The holidays are over. You made it! It's time to take a breath and relax.  Did you take a breath? Are you relaxed? Good.  Now, you're ready to embark on one of the most challenging quests in the world: starting a new habit. Set a goal and make it happen! That's what...

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Self-Compassion as a Superpower

Self-Compassion as a Superpower

I made a mistake.  My chest tightens, my hands tense, and the negative self–talk starts. "How could I have done that?" Worse-case scenarios fly through my head. I start worrying about how this will impact others. Then I pause.  I take a deep breath and do something...

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How Can You Boost Your Immunity?

How Can You Boost Your Immunity?

At Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville, we know it's important to strengthen your immunity throughout the year, not just during cold and flu season. Maintaining overall health will help support a strong immune system. First, eating a balanced diet is essential to...

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A Prescription to Pause

A Prescription to Pause

It’s easy to get lost in the busyness and pace of life. Moving from one task to the next, or from one responsibility to another without pause, we can lose touch with our center and who we really are.  Every age has seen crises, though no recent one has lived the quick...

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Love, Loss, & Grief

Love, Loss, & Grief

The thing about grief is…We knew it was coming. Between the hearing loss, increasing difficulty standing up, and longer naps, the inevitable was unavoidable: our beloved 14-year-old dog, Oliver, was nearing the end. And yet, we kept being soothed by the sweet sound of...

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