Picture this: you're chatting with your beloved grandfather about memories from his childhood, sharing stories that have bound your family together for generations. Or imagine your vibrant mother, who once organized every family gathering and remembered every birthday, now struggling to recognize familiar faces. These heartbreaking moments—when the people we love most begin to slip away mentally while still physically present—represent one of the most devastating experiences a family can face.Â
At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we've witnessed both the crushing impact of dementia and the incredible hope that comes with understanding this condition differently. We've seen families who were told "there's nothing that can be d...
Picture this: you're enjoying a perfect summer morning in your garden, feeling the gentle warmth on your face as you tend to your plants. Or maybe you're watching your children laugh and play at the local park, their joy infectious as they explore the outdoors. Perhaps you're finally on that long-awaited vacation, walking along the beach or hiking scenic trails, creating memories that will last a lifetime. These moments of connection with nature and loved ones are precious—and they're also opportunities to support your health in ways that might surprise you.
At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we believe that your relationship with the sun doesn't have to be one of fear. Instead, we believe in empowering you with knowledge to...
Simple, whole foods that support your journey to wellness
We understand that finding delicious, nourishing meals that actually support your health can feel overwhelming. That's why we're excited to share one of our favorite recipes—a colorful Marrakesh Carrots salad that delivers both incredible flavor and evidence-backed nutrition.
This isn't just another recipe, it's Functional Medicine on a plate. This is an example of how everyday foods can become powerful allies in your healing journey.
When we talk about food as medicine, we're referring to research-backed nutrition that supports your body's natural processes. Let's explore what makes this salad so nourishing:
Carro...
Imagine walking through your garden on a beautiful spring afternoon, tending to the flowers you've carefully cultivated. Or picture your children jumping in piles of fall leaves or running through the local park exploring nature during a weekend family hike. These everyday moments—the ones that bring joy and connection to our lives—are also when you're most vulnerable to an invisible threat that's becoming increasingly common in our community.Â
At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we've witnessed the life-altering impact of undiagnosed Lyme disease firsthand. Once-vibrant individuals who gradually found themselves unable to focus or function. Parents who could no longer keep up with their children. Athletes who suddenly couldn...
When a child suddenly develops obsessive behaviors, tics, regression in handwriting, or extreme anxiety, most parents and doctors look for psychological explanations. But what if these dramatic behavioral changes are actually caused by an immune system attacking the brain?
In a groundbreaking interview with The Holistic Kids' Show, our Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer had the opportunity to explain PANS/PANDAS - conditions that remain widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed despite affecting 1 in 200 children.
PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) and PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associate...
Every healthcare professional knows that sometimes the most profound insights come from unexpected places. For our team at Arbor Health, that lesson came in the form of a backwards banner at a recent nursing event – and it couldn't have been more perfectly timed.
Imagine setting up your carefully prepared materials at a professional wellness fair, only to realize your banners are displaying backwards. That's exactly what happened to our team during URMC's National Nurses Week Professional Wellness Fair.
But rather than seeing it as a mishap, we embraced it as the perfect metaphor for our work: sometimes the most meaningful solutions come when we're willing to look at health challenges from diffe...
Every parent knows that feeling—watching your child struggle and feeling powerless to help. But what if the approaches we've been taught about childhood mental health are missing something fundamental?
The statistics are staggering, but behind each number is a child whose light is dimming:
These aren't just cold facts—they represent real children in your comm...
Every healthcare provider has encountered patients whose symptoms don't quite fit standard diagnoses. Every patient with treatment-resistant mental health issues has wondered: "What if there's something else going on?" For many, that missing piece might be hidden in plain sight.
Imagine spending years in therapy, trying medication after medication, yet still struggling with:
These aren't just mental ...
Have you ever wondered what it really looks like to reclaim your health? Not just small wins here and there, but full-on, life-changing transformation?
The kind that shifts how you wake up in the morning. How much energy you have to spend time with your family. How you see your future.
We could tell you all about the success of our clinical approach — but nothing says it better than the people who’ve lived it. Check out the video at the top of this blog post.Â
In this short compilation, you’ll meet individuals who came to Arbor Health feeling exhausted, dismissed, or stuck. And you’ll hear, in their own words, how that changed.
These stories aren't staged. They're raw, h...
Every parent has heard the phrase, "It's just a phase." But what if there's something more profound happening beneath the surface of your child's behavioral changes and mental health struggles?
Imagine watching your once-happy, carefree child transform before your eyes. Suddenly, they're struggling with:
These aren't just "bad days" or typical childhood challenges. For 1 in 200 children, these could be signs of a misunderstood medical condition called PANS/PANDAS.
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