Dr. Wendy's Blog

At this time of year I like to focus on easy to prepare meals that can be made in advance, and possibly frozen and enjoyed on days that life is...

Written by Dr. Daria Schaff ND    When we try to understand why a patient is experiencing itchy skin, whether human or animal, it is important to look beyond the...

Written By Dr. Daria Schaff ND  Omega-3 fatty acids are found in foods such as flaxseed, walnuts, and fatty fish like salmon. Omega-3s are essential components of our cell membranes...

Written By Dr. Daria Schaff ND    🐾 They greet the morning light. Dogs often become active shortly after sunrise. Morning sunlight helps regulate circadian rhythms, supporting better sleep, mood,...

Certain foods contain nutrients that help support the production of calming neurotransmitters and sleep-regulating hormones, including magnesium, tryptophan, glycine, and melatonin. Here are a few delicious recipes that may help...

Deep Sleep Tea This calming lemon-spearmint flavored blend assists the body to rest, promoting deep relaxation and improved sleep Ingredients:  Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Lavender, Lemongrass Oil, Passionflower, Rooibos, Spearmint, Holy...

Sleep challenges are one of the most common concerns I see in practice. Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently throughout the night, racing thoughts, stress, or simply not feeling...

There’s a nerve that runs from your brainstem all the way down through your face, throat, heart, and gut. It’s called the vagus nerve (vagus means wandering in Latin). And...

With warmer temperatures comes the desire for cooler menu options. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind when building the perfect salad, and some recipes to keep on rotation. ...

This season, we’re focusing on gentle, daily stress reduction through intentional tea rituals. Thoughtfully crafted herbal blends—like Adrenal, Blood Sugar, Calm and Joy, and Spirit , offer a natural way...

When we think about stress management, it’s easy to assume we need more time, more tools, or more effort. But in clinical practice, I often find that the most powerful...

Written by Dr. Daria Schaff ND   One of the most common themes I see in practice when it comes to stress is not that people are “doing too much”...