Entries by Meredith Gaston

 Nurturing the Soul: A Journey to Healing Emotional Traumas

By Janelle Bertler, Traditional Naturopathic Practitioner    In our healing journeys, the ghost of emotional trauma often plays a significant role. The adage, “No one gets out of childhood without traumas,” resonates profoundly as a universal truth. Trauma, however, is not solely confined to the grand, dramatic events that come to mind. While abuse, betrayal, […]

Electromagnetic Field Sources & Its Effects On Our Health 

By Mariela Amiri, Traditional Naturopath & Patient Coordinator   What are EMFs? Electromagnetic Fields or EMFs are invisible fields created by the charges and currents of electrical entities. Much like gravity, these fields are invisible to the naked eye, yet have a great negative impact on our bodies. Natural EMFs are present everywhere in the […]

The Necessity of Essential Fatty Acids to Our Health and Longevity 

By Carrie Rutledge, Longevity Patient Coordinator  Who are the largest consumers of saturated fat in the world? It may surprise you to know that Spain, France, and most European countries are some of the biggest consumers of dietary saturated fats[1]; yet are leading in health outcomes.  In reference to the 2019 global report on healthiest […]

Grocery Store Swaps: Building A Healthy Lunchbox

By Carrie Rutledge, Longevity Patient Coordinator      I try to pack a healthy school lunchbox for my daughter every day to help fuel her for a full day of learning. The options at the grocery store can be overwhelming, but my main focus is on avoiding toxic ingredients, especially hydrogenated oils. These include seed […]

,

Beyond the Bandaid: An Integrative Approach to Women’s Health

An Interview with Dr. Kathryn Hale, Abundant Health Life    Here at Longevity, we love partnering with and promoting like-minded practitioners in the community as we come alongside our patients on their wellness journeys. One of those practitioners is Dr. Kathryn Hale.    Dr. Hale is a board-certified OBGYN with specialized training in Functional Medicine […]

Men’s Health Series: Part 3 – Protecting the Health of our Little Men

By Janelle Bertler, Traditional Naturopathic Practitioner, Longevity Health Center   As parents we all want what is best for our children! Whether your child is an infant, toddler, elementary school aged, or a teenager, it’s important to put some conscious thought into making a safer and healthier environment for our “little men” to thrive. (A […]

Transform Your Heart Health the Integrative Way 

An Interview with Dr. Jason Reingold MD, FACC, North Atlanta Heart and Vascular Specialist   Here at Longevity, we love partnering with like-minded practitioners in the community as we come alongside our patients on their wellness journeys. One of those practitioners is North Atlanta Heart and Vascular Specialist Dr. Jason Reingold.  Dr. Reingold graduated from […]

Men’s Health Series: Part 2 – Unmasking the threat

Unmasking the threat: Cardiovascular Disease in Men by Janelle Bertler, Traditional Naturopathic Practitioner   Despite medical advances and technologies the leading cause of death worldwide for both men and women is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Heart disease claims millions of lives each year! Although CVD affects both men and women, let’s shed some light on the […]

How To Prepare Your Kids for a Healthy and Happy School Year

An Interview with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Niccole Edwins of Explore Health and Wellness Pediatrics Our patients are always on the hunt for a pediatrician that will respect and support them in their holistic nutrition and lifestyle efforts, and we often refer them to Niccole Edwins, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Explore Health and Wellness Pediatrics. […]