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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Mar 15, 20242 min read
Strawberries 'n' Cream Smoothie
Frozen strawberries blended together with beet root powder and grass-fed whey make a deliciously creamy shake. I like to start all of my...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Mar 14, 20242 min read
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms
In this recipe I blend together feta, spinach, and cream with the AzureWell Mushroom Blend Powder for a savory appetizer or perfect...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Mar 6, 20242 min read
The Red Powerhouse: Exploring the Benefits of Beetroot Powder
In the realm of superfoods, one vibrant contender stands out—beetroot powder. Derived from the beetroot, this finely ground powder packs...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Super Moist Banana Muffins: Made with Einkorn and Oat Flour
I think I hit the jackpot by adding in the freshly milled oat flour. My daughter tried them last night straight out of the oven. After...
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Bengi B. Melton, M.D.
May 24, 20234 min read
You Don't Know Me: A Psychiatrist's Version
Mental health issues are more widely discussed than ever before, but the confusion around the role of mental health professionals persists.
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Kriste Babbitt, M.D.
Apr 18, 20233 min read
What is the difference between alternative medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine?
With the pace and demands of modern life, it's no wonder that we are seeking relief from stress, toxicity, and disease burden. Many,...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Ketamine: An Effective Option for Treatment Resistant Mental Health Conditions
There are approximately 21 million Americans diagnosed with major depression, which represents about 8.4 percent of all U.S. adults.(1)...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
May 31, 20223 min read
A Quick Guide to Optimizing Nutrition with a Focus on Micronutrients
A large part of our work here at YWP centers around optimizing nutrition and educating our patients on consuming nutritious, good-for-you...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
May 11, 20222 min read
Mycotoxins and their Impact on Health: What are Mycotoxins?
Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by fungi like mold. They include some of the most prevalent toxins in the environment and most of us...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
A Potential Treatment Option for difficult to manage and treatment resistant mental health disorders and autoimmune conditions Naltrexone...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Apr 6, 20223 min read
Gut Health and Your Microbiome What is the gut microbiome and why is it so important?
You might have heard that your gut’s microbiome is an important key to your overall health. But what is a microbiome? We term the...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Mar 30, 20224 min read
What is a leaky gut?
Gut health forms the foundation of one’s entire well-being. Our gut is the point of contact between the inner workings of our body and...
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Megan Vardeman, PA-C
Mar 23, 20224 min read
Inflammatory Depression: Why Does it Matter, and Could it be Affecting Me?
Increased inflammation is associated with a host of issues in the body. Chronic inflammation leads to chronic disease. Does this also...
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