Discover the powerful insights from Arbor Health's CEO Amber Ratcliffe on the Dare to Age Well Now podcast - a conversation every midlife person needs to hear!

Have you ever walked into a room and completely forgotten why you went there? Found yourself searching for simple words like "car" or "coffee cup"? Felt bone-deep exhaustion yet couldn't sleep through the night? If you're nodding along, you're not alone—and more importantly, you're not broken.

In a groundbreaking episode of Dare to Age Well Now, host Angela Belford sits down with Amber Ratcliffe, co-founder and CEO of Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, to discuss what she calls the "silent epidemic of our time": adrenal fatigue. This isn't just another wellness conversa...

Picture this: You arrive home after a long day, looking forward to the cool, refreshing air from your air conditioner. Or you start your car on a sweltering summer morning, grateful for the blast of cold air that greets you. These everyday moments of comfort might actually be exposing you and your loved ones to an invisible health threat that's far more common than most people realize.

At Arbor Health Functional Medicine & Psychiatry, we've witnessed firsthand how undetected mold in air conditioning systems can gradually undermine health and vitality. Parents who can't understand why their children constantly struggle with respiratory issues. Professionals who find themselves battling persistent fatigue and brain fog. Active individuals...

Simple, nourishing ingredients that support your path to vibrant wellness

Mocktails have gone mainstream. One quick scroll on social media and you'll see endless celebrities and influencers sipping fruity mocktails by the pool. But this trend isn't just about looking good—it's about feeling good too.

We understand that finding drinks that truly nourish your body while satisfying your taste buds can feel challenging. That's why we're excited to share one of our favorite mocktail recipes—a refreshing Mojito Mocktail that delivers incredible flavor alongside research-backed health benefits.

This isn't just another drink recipe, it's Functional Medicine in a glass. This is an example of how simple, whole ingredients can become powerful allie...

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. 

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.

Why These Marrakesh Carrots Ingredients Matter for Your Wellness

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. 

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.

What Are PANS and PANDAS? Understanding the Autoimmune Connection to Brain Health

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.

The Unexpected Teachers during Nurses Week

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 Children's Mental Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

The statistics are staggering, but behind each number is a child whose light is dimming:

• Up to 70% of children and teenagers now battle anxiety and depression
• Millions of bright, creative minds receive ADHD diagnoses each year
• Countless families feel lost in a maze of treatments that address symptoms but not causes
• More children than ever before are being medicated, yet rates of suffering continue to rise

These aren't just cold facts—they represent real children in your comm...