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ADHD in the Classroom: Rochester Educators' Complete Guide to Recognition, Support & Treatment Options

The bright student who forgets homework every day. The child who asks thoughtful questions but cannot sit through a lesson. The teen with incredible potential falling further behind. As an educator, you are on the front lines of recognizing when a student might be struggling with more than motivatio...

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Balancing Hormones with Functional Medicine

Listen to Amber Ratcliffe, CEO & Co-Founder and Justine Shults, Nurse Practitioner, as they discuss female sex hormone imbalance and why it may be what is holding you back from feeling your best.

What is a Hormone Imbalance?

Are you irritable, moody, and exhausted all the time, yet have trouble sl...

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Could your "Difficult" Child be Misdiagnosed? Understanding PANS/PANDAS.

In this video, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder, and Lori DiBartolo, Nurse Practitioner discuss Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS/PANDAS) - the symptoms, treatment options, and how you can help raise awareness of this serious condition. 

 

Imagine thi...

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Adrenal Fatigue: Tired, Wired, Foggy & Fat

Watch the recorded livestream video: Amber Ratcliffe and Justine Shults discuss Adrenal Fatigue and why it may be what's holding you back from feeling your best.

Adrenal Fatigue is a silent epidemic caused by our fast-paced culture. Being “on” all the time is exhausting and so many of us are experi...

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Blood Sugar-Friendly Holiday Treats: Smart Swaps for Rochester Families

The holiday season in Rochester brings so much joy: family gatherings, twinkling lights on Park Avenue, and of course, an abundance of delicious treats. Between Grandma's famous fudge, holiday cookie exchanges, and that pumpkin pie at every Thanksgiving table, sweets seem to appear everywhere we tur...

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Your Guide to Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for Menopause: A Functional Medicine Approach in Rochester, NY

Waking up drenched in sweat. Forgetting words mid-sentence. Feeling like a stranger in your own body. If you're experiencing menopause symptoms, you've probably heard conflicting information about hormone replacement therapy—and you're left wondering what is actually true?

Why the Functional Medici...

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Mini Cups for Gut Health & Blood Sugar Balance

As we approach Thanksgiving, the air fills with the warm, inviting aroma of pumpkin spice and the promise of gathering with loved ones. At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we believe the holidays should nourish both body and soul—and that means enjoying delicious treats that support yo...

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Healthy Halloween Ideas for Rochester Kids: A Functional Medicine Guide to Sugar-Free Fun

Picture this: It's November 1st, and your little ones are bouncing off the walls from their Halloween candy haul. Meanwhile, you're already dreading the sugar crashes, meltdowns, and that inevitable tummy ache that comes from eating half their trick-or-treat bucket in one sitting. Sound familiar?

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Autoimmune Disease Symptoms: Why Your "Normal" Tests Don't Tell the Whole Story in Rochester, NY

You're exhausted despite sleeping enough. Your joints ache without explanation. Brain fog makes simple tasks difficult. You've seen multiple doctors, but all your tests come back "normal." You're told it's just stress.

Does this sound familiar?

If you're experiencing unexplained symptoms that conv...

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Roasted Root Vegetable Lentil Salad Recipe for Fall Wellness

Seasonal, nourishing meals that support wellness in Rochester's Finger Lakes region

We understand that as the seasons change here in the Finger Lakes, finding warming, nourishing meals that truly support your health can feel overwhelming. This easy vegetarian recipe combines the season's best roo

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Understanding Trauma Through Biology: New Pathways to Healing

Have you ever wondered why trauma seems to live in your body long after the events have passed? Why certain sounds or situations trigger responses you can't control? Or why traditional talk therapy, while helpful, sometimes doesn't create the lasting change you're seeking?

At Arbor Health, we belie...

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21 Days of Real Food for Kids: Functional Medicine School Lunch Recipes That Support Growing Bodies and Minds

Looking for nutrient-dense school lunch ideas that our Rochester kids will actually eat? The new "21 Days of Real Food for Kids" recipe guide from Pluck and School of Lunch delivers practical, delicious solutions for busy parents seeking to nourish their children's growing bodies and minds.

Real Fo...

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