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.
Embracing Peace: Setting Time for Self and Boundaries During the Holidays
The twinkling lights, the cheerful songs, the aroma of freshly baked cookies – the holiday season ushers in a time of joy and togetherness. However, in the whirlwind of festivities and family gatherings, it’s remarkably easy to lose sight of the most important person…
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…
Finding Balance: Practical Week-by-Week Tips for a Fulfilling Life
So many of us are trying to “find balance.” Juggling work, relationships, health, and personal pursuits can leave us feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. Societal pressures make us believe we have to do everything, do it well, and do it now. Oh, and you must…
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…
The Medicine of Midlife: Finding Opportunity and Renewal Amidst Change and Crisis
Welcome to midlife. Almost everything changes: Hello, family: Your parents are aging and need assistance. Your kids are aging and may be pushing you away. You feel sandwiched between two shifting generations. Hello, partner: ‘Who are we when we aren’t running…
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…
Mindfulness, Art, and Health: Discovering Joy Through Creative Practices
We hear a lot about mindfulness these days, but what does it really mean to be mindful, and how can we practice it daily? Mindfulness doesn’t have to involve downloading meditation apps and sitting in silence with our thoughts. Instead, it can be about connecting with…
How to Boost Happiness, Well-being, and Longevity: Exercise!
News alert! Magic potion slashes risk of death by 30%!!!! You are right to be suspicious that such a potion exists. If there was a pill or potion that could produce this magic, you would certainly be the first to know! The amazing thing is: THERE IS a way we can slash…
Stress is Killing Us, Literally
Think about the last time you ran late, and traffic wasn’t cooperating. It could be for work, an appointment, or picking up your kids. You look at the clock on the car dashboard, knowing you’re not going to make it on time. Your heart beats faster. You…
Infertility: An Integrative Perspective
I did not think that infertility would be part of my story. But my experience with infertility spanned four years, and I experienced a profound inner journey. I learned significant life lessons, including how to relinquish control, surrender to the process,…
Diabetes: Did Someone Change the Lock?
Imagine if it became more difficult every time you went to unlock your front door. The key began to stick and required some jiggling, eventually not working at all. Well, that’s ok, you’ve got a spare key. It works at first, but over time the same problem happens….
The Myth About All or Nothing Mentality
When people embark on their New Year’s resolutions, many get into an all or nothing, perfection-over-failing mentality. Too often, we set unrealistic expectations for ourselves and become overwhelmed when we don’t meet them. This can lead to feelings of failure and…