The vagus nerve is one of the body’s most remarkable pathways. It connects the brain to the heart, lungs, gut, and immune system, playing a key role in the autonomic nervous system- the system that helps us respond to stress, recover, and feel calm and balanced. Supporting the vagus nerve can improve stress resilience, mood, [...]
In integrative medicine, we focus on supporting the body’s own intelligence, its natural ability to heal, regulate, and maintain balance. Peptides are one of the ways the body communicates internally, acting as tiny messengers between cells. You may remember from science class that hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. Think of them like loudspeakers, sending [...]
Healthy nerves are essential for feeling, moving, and responding to the world around you. When nerves are damaged, a condition called neuropathy, these signals can be disrupted. Neuropathy can result from diabetes, aging, or other health conditions. Understanding how nerves work and how to support them gives you tools to slow or even partially reverse [...]
Fasting is one of the oldest healing traditions on earth. Every ancient culture, from Ayurvedic to Native American to early Christian and Buddhist practices, used periods of rest from food to restore body, mind, and spirit. Today, modern science is confirming what ancient wisdom has taught for centuries: giving the body time without food allows [...]
Simple tools to help you stay grounded, present, and well this season. The holidays can be joyful, yet overwhelming. Between social events, family dynamics, travel, overstimulation, and disrupted routines, your nervous system often needs a little extra care. Here are easy, science-backed micro-practices you can keep in your purse, car, or kitchen drawer to support [...]
A functional medicine approach involves a comprehensive and individualized assessment of your overall health, lifestyle, and environment. This includes evaluating your past and current exposure to toxins, identifying your unique vulnerabilities, and developing a personalized plan to minimize your exposure and support your body's natural ability to detoxify and eliminate toxins-“reducing the toxic burden”. [...]
What exactly is Functional Medicine and how do we integrate it into our practice? Functional Medicine uses an evidence based, systems biological approach to identify and address underlying causes of diseases- and is grounded in the belief that the patient is at the center of their own health journey. In Functional & Integrative Medicine, [...]
Back to school means back to the grind of figuring out what to put on the table! It needs to be healthy, well rounded, yet palatable and easy to grab and go. The fridge and pantry need to be stocked with ingredients for a quick fix breakfast, packable lunches, after school snacks, and dinner- My [...]
The other day I saw an eager 8 year old patient who really wanted to listen to his heart with the stethoscope. I love it when my patients want to learn and happily let him. Then I asked him if he wanted to be a doctor when he grows up. He replied “No, I want [...]
A key factor in Dr. Reardon’s LIVE IT Philosophy, VITALIZING is an important tool in getting and staying well. We get vitality from our environment, from nature, and especially from the food we eat. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates Of course, we can’t always eat as well as [...]