Why on earth would you intentionally drink salt water with lemon in it? Most of us have accidentally gotten sea water in our mouths at some point and it is not a pleasant experience. When this was first recommended to me by my functional medicine doctor, the thought of drinking salt water had about as much appeal as gargling dish soap for better breath. Instead, I just started adding more sea salt to my food. I later found out that drinking salt water and eating salt are two completely different things, but I’ll get to that in a minute.

So, back to the “why”. Sea salt can help balance your potassium and sodium levels. This is actually an issue for many people but they don't realize it. When dissolved in water, potassium and sodium turn int...

In this video, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer, Chief Medical Officer, 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 this: one day, your child is thriving, full of energy and joy. The next, they’re overcome by sudden, debilitating anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or emotional outbursts. As a parent or caregiver, this kind of abrupt change is nothing short of heartbreaking—and confusing. 

What if the behaviors you’re seeing aren’t what they seem? For some children, these dramatic shifts may be linked to an immune system reaction, often overlooked or misunderstood. Conditions like P...

Watch (sideways  - oops) Arbor Health co-founders, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer and Amber Ratcliffe discuss simple things you can do at home to decrease stress & anxiety from the inside out.

Key takeaways from the video:

Things that drive higher stress and anxiety

• Watching and listening to the news
• Negative social media. Fear and anxiety are contagious (so are peace and love).
• Self-isolation
• Mindset
• Lack of exercise
• Lack of sleep

The body under stress

• The mind-body connection: Your thoughts drive biochemical responses in the body and have tremendous power over our bodies. Negative thoughts are toxic to us, and thoughts of calm and gratitude have been shown to be healing.
• Stress activates the parasympathetic nervous sys
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Watch for simple things you can do at home to get some quality sleep without medications from Arbor Health Co-Founders, Dr. Zendi Moldenhauer and Amber Ratcliffe. 

If this resonates with you, request a free 20-minute Discovery Call to see if Functional Medicine might be right for you.

Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, unable to fall asleep or stay asleep despite feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. Sleep is one of the most important pillars of good health, yet many of us struggle to get enough quality rest. If sleepless nights are leaving you feeling foggy, irritable, or simply unwell, it’s time to take action. 

At Arbor Health, we understand how frustrating sleep issues can be. Let’s explore why sleep is so vital, wha...