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By Anna Rider, Nurse Practitioner, Flourish Healthcare Why Cardiometabolic Health Matters Your heart, metabolism, and hormones are all part of the same system. When one is out of balance, the rest feel it. Many people come to us after years of “managing” chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or cholesterol — but still not feeling well. The truth is, monitoring isn’t the same as healing. At Flourish, we believe it’s time to reimagine what “care” means for card

How Functional Lab Analysis can help uncover areas of risk What Is a Cardiac Risk Assessment? A cardiac risk assessment is a structured evaluation that helps estimate your likelihood of developing heart disease in the next five to ten years. It brings together key information such as blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, family history, and lifestyle habits like smoking, physical activity, and stress.We may also include measurements such as  waist circumference, bo

How Functional Lab Analysis can help uncover where the problem lies Your body needs the right fuel to thrive. But even when you eat well, hidden nutrient deficiencies can leave you feeling less than your best. Low levels of vitamins, minerals, or key nutrients can cause fatigue, brain fog, brittle hair and nails, frequent illness, and mood changes. In men, nutrient deficiencies are often tied to low energy, reduced muscle strength, sleep disturbances, and even decreased testo

How functional blood analysis can help identify what’s causing your inflammation Inflammation is your body’s natural defense against injury, stress, or infection. But when it lingers too long, it can disrupt your health. Chronic inflammation has been linked to fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues, joint pain, headaches, skin conditions, and even long-term risks such as heart disease and diabetes. The challenge? Inflammation often hides beneath the surface, making it difficu

The Hidden Process That Is Key to Health Methylation may sound like a complicated scientific term, but at its core, it’s one of the most...

Practical Ways to Boost Your Immune Health A healthy immune system is your body’s first line of defense against illness, fatigue, and...

Different Skill Sets To Support Your Health Journey Do you know the difference between a Naturopathic Doctor and a Nurse Practitioner? Have you ever wondered how these two medical specialties compare? The key distinction lies in training and scope of practice. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with advanced education and extensive experience across a variety of clinical settings within the health care system. NPs are licensed to diagnose conditions, order and in

Breath Work That Will Change You “Just breathe.” Maybe someone has said this to you—or you’ve said it to yourself. It may sound overly simple, but research shows it works. When you’re under stress, your body reacts in powerful ways. While everyone experiences stress differently, there are common physical responses: your nervous system releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, your heart beats faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breathing becomes shall

Understanding your hormone health (and why it’s essential!) The DUTCH test (short for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is a...