Author name: Dr. Holly German, Fort Collins Naturopathic Doctor

The Mediterranean Diet: A Practical Guide to (Delicious!) Eating for Long-Term Health

Nutrition & Lifestyle /

By Dr. Holly German If there’s one way of eating that has been studied more thoroughly than any other — across more countries, more decades, and more people — it’s the Mediterranean diet. And the research keeps pointing in the same direction: people who eat this way tend to live longer, get fewer chronic diseases, […]

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Could Mold Be Making You Sick? 7 Key Mold Illness Symptoms

Conditions & Symptoms /

By Dr. Sarah Kashdan If you’ve been struggling with symptoms that don’t have a clear explanation — fatigue that doesn’t go away, brain fog that comes and goes, digestive issues that don’t respond to dietary changes — mold might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Most people think of mold as a

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How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Naturally

Conditions & Symptoms /

By Dr. Holly German You’re doing everything right. You eat reasonably well, you move your body, you’ve cut back on sugar. But you’re still exhausted by early afternoon, still struggling to lose weight despite your efforts, still reaching for something sweet after every meal like clockwork. Your doctor runs bloodwork and tells you everything looks

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7 Signs Your Gut Microbiome Is Out of Balance (And What to Do About It)

Digestive Health /

By Dr. Holly German Bloating that won’t quit. Mood crashes for no obvious reason. Skin that flares up after a stressful week. Fatigue that no amount of sleep seems to fix. These kinds of symptoms are frustratingly common — and frustratingly dismissed. “It’s probably just stress.” “Try cutting out dairy.” “That’s just how your body

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What the Gut Microbiome Really Does for Your Health

Digestive Health /

By Dr. Holly German  You’ve probably heard the word ‘microbiome’ tossed around — in health articles, on probiotic labels, maybe even at your last doctor’s appointment. But what does it actually mean, and why does it seem like scientists are connecting your gut microbiome and health to just about every health condition imaginable? Here’s the

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Your Immune System Goes Through Menopause Too: What Every Woman Should Know about Menopause and Histamine Intolerance

Women's Health /

By Dr. Holly German, ND When most people think about menopause, they think hot flashes. Maybe mood changes, sleep disruption, or bone health. But there’s a significant piece of the menopause puzzle that rarely gets attention — and it affects millions of women who are left wondering why their body suddenly seems to be reacting

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Endocrine Disruptors: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Reduce Your Exposure

Nutrition & Lifestyle, Men's Health, Women's Health /

By Dr. Holly German If you’ve ever wondered why hormonal imbalances (in both men and women) — from thyroid dysfunction to PCOS to unexplained weight gain — seem so prevalent despite people eating “reasonably well” and living otherwise normal lives, endocrine disruptors may be a significant part of the answer. These chemicals are everywhere. They’re

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Daily Detoxification Tips for the Body, Mind, and Spirit

Nutrition & Lifestyle, Healthy Aging /

By Dr. Holly German When most people hear the word “detox,” they picture a strict juice cleanse, an elimination diet, or a weekend of drinking nothing but lemon water and cayenne. And while dedicated cleansing protocols certainly have their place — and I’m not here to talk you out of them — there’s something even

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Castor Oil Packs: Benefits, How to Use Them, and What You Need to Know

Nutrition & Lifestyle /

By Dr. Holly German If you’ve been exploring natural remedies for pain, inflammation, or detox support, chances are you’ve come across castor oil packs. This centuries-old therapy has made a major comeback in wellness circles — and for good reason. Whether you’re dealing with sore muscles, bloating, menstrual cramps, or just looking for a simple

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