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9/30/2025

The School Germ Season Survival Guide: Immune Boosts, Brain Fuel & Stress Relief

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Emma Ross

ARNP, FNP-BC, Family Practice

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Back-to-school season is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful for kids and parents alike. The transition often means busy schedules, new routines, and exposure to germs, all of which can challenge your child’s health and focus.

The good news? With a few integrative wellness strategies, you can help your child get through the school year strong, focused, and resilient both physically and emotionally.

Here’s how to support your child’s immune system, brain health, and stress management this school year.

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9/23/2025

Protecting Middle Schoolers Online: Spotting Risks, Having Hard Talks, and Teaching Bodily Autonomy

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Sarah Lee

Chief Medical Officer & Cofounder of IFM

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Middle school can be an exciting and challenging time. Kids are exploring independence, friendships, and their own identity—but they’re also at one of the highest-risk ages for online exploitation.

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9/16/2025

Understanding ADHD Beyond “Low Dopamine”: How focus, motivation, and treatment really work

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Dr. Danielle Fitch

DNP PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry

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When most people think about ADHD, they picture a “dopamine deficiency.” The truth is more complex. People with ADHD do not necessarily have less dopamine. Instead, their brains regulate dopamine differently.

Dopamine is a brain chemical that drives motivation, reward, and attention. In ADHD, dopamine does not flow efficiently in key pathways. That means routine tasks like laundry, paperwork, or homework can feel exhausting or impossible, while stimulating activities such as video games or scrolling social media are highly engaging.

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9/9/2025

Embracing the Cycles: Connecting Lunar Phases and Menstrual Health

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Dianna O'Neill

ARNP, FNP-BC, Women's Health

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As an integrative women's health nurse practitioner, I continually seek ways to empower women with knowledge about their bodies. One of the most fascinating connections I have discovered is between the lunar cycles and our menstrual cycles. Both follow distinct rhythms that can profoundly influence our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Understanding these connections can help you align your lifestyle with nature, enhancing your health and vitality.

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The School Germ Season Survival Guide: Immune Boosts, Brain Fuel & Stress Relief

Emma Ross

Protecting Middle Schoolers Online: Spotting Risks, Having Hard Talks, and Teaching Bodily Autonomy

Sarah Lee

Understanding ADHD Beyond “Low Dopamine”: How focus, motivation, and treatment really work

Dr. Danielle Fitch

Embracing the Cycles: Connecting Lunar Phases and Menstrual Health

Dianna O'Neill

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