Wellness Insights
Insights & Inspiration from Sun Valley Natural Medicine
At Sun Valley Natural Medicine, we believe that knowledge is a powerful tool for healing. Our blog, Wellness Insights, is your trusted resource for holistic health insights—from the latest in functional medicine to everyday tips for feeling your best. Whether you're managing chronic illness, optimizing hormones, or exploring gentle pediatric care, we’re here to help you thrive—naturally.
Blogs + Articles
Explore our collection of evidence-informed articles, lifestyle strategies, and clinic updates designed to support your journey toward balanced, vibrant health.
Managing Stress + Digestion During the Holidays: Strategies for a Happier Gut and Calmer Mind
The holidays can be joyful — and stressful. Discover how stress impacts your digestion and learn simple, natural ways to keep your gut and mood balanced this season.
Gut Gratitude: How a Healthy Microbiome Helps Your Mood
Your gut isn’t just digesting food — it’s shaping your emotions, focus, and capacity for joy. By nourishing your inner ecosystem, you nurture not only your digestion, but also your sense of calm and gratitude for the world around you.
Halloween Without the Meltdown: Gut-Brain Tips for Kids
Keep Halloween fun (and meltdown-free!) this year. Learn how supporting your child’s gut health can balance mood, reduce sugar crashes, and make Halloween less spooky for the nervous system.
Why Sleep Matters More Than Ever This Season — And Safe, Natural Ways to Improve It
As the days grow shorter, your body’s sleep rhythm can fall out of sync. Learn how seasonal change affects sleep — and discover simple naturopathic ways to reset your rest naturally this fall.
Seasonal Shift: How Autumn Affects Your Body & What to Do About It
As daylight shortens and temperatures drop, your body shifts, too. Learn how autumn impacts mood, energy, and immunity — plus simple naturopathic steps to stay balanced and well all season long.
Food Sensitivity vs. Food Allergy vs. Intolerance — What’s the Difference?
Do you or your child feel bloated, tired, or anxious after eating certain foods? Learn how to tell whether it’s a food allergy, sensitivity, or intolerance — and what to do next.
The Future of Health: Why Advanced Testing is Key to True Wellness
The Future of Health: Why Advanced Testing Unlocks True Wellness
The Four R’s of GI Health: A Naturopathic Framework for Healing the Gut
Naturopathic gut healing with the Four R’s framework at Sun Valley Natural Medicine
Understanding SIBO: Types, Symptoms, Testing, and Treatment Approaches
Healing the gut naturally with SIBO support in Sun Valley
Hormone Balance Starts in the Gut—Here’s How
A vibrant, gut-friendly meal with colorful vegetables, fermented foods (like sauerkraut or kimchi), and herbal tea, placed on a rustic wooden table with soft natural light.
Fall Reset Tips to Support Hormones & the Liver
A beautiful fall day along a tree-lined walking path, golden leaves scattered on the ground, with warm sunlight filtering through the trees. The peaceful scene reflects seasonal balance, liver support, and hormone harmony through nature and mindful movement.
Back-to-School Wellness Checklist: Gut & Immune Edition
A cheerful school backpack with fresh fruit, a water bottle, and a notebook on a wooden table, surrounded by colorful vegetables and herbal teas—symbolizing whole-body wellness.
How to Build a Resilient Immune System Naturally
Visualize a serene forest scene in Sun Valley with sunlight filtering through evergreen branches, accompanied by fresh herbs (like echinacea, elderberry, and mushrooms) displayed on a rustic table.
Natural Ways to Support Focus and Behavior in Children
Looking for natural support for your child’s focus and behavior? Learn how diet, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation can help kids improve attention and emotional regulation—without harsh medications.
Better Sleep Naturally: Sleep Hygiene & CBT-I for Insomnia
Better sleep starts with the right habits and tools. Discover how Sun Valley Natural Medicine uses evidence-based CBT-I strategies and simple sleep hygiene practices to help you sleep deeper and longer - without relying on sleep medications.
Healthy Travel Tips for Your Last Summer Getaway
Stay healthy on your last summer getaway with immune-boosting travel tips from Sun Valley Natural Medicine. Learn how to pack the right supplements, choose gut-friendly snacks, support your circadian rhythm, and avoid post-trip “travel crud.”
Mitochondria + Energy: How We Help Chronic Fatigue
Mitochondria: Your Body’s Powerhouse. Reclaim Your Energy Naturally.
Rebalancing Women’s Hormones Naturally: Why the DUTCH Test Is a Game-Changer
Discover how the DUTCH test helps women balance hormones, support fertility, ease PMS, and navigate perimenopause or BHRT at Sun Valley Natural Medicine.
Is Fecal Transplant the Future of C. difficile Treatment? New Research Suggests “Yes”
Sun Valley Natural Medicine offers innovative gut-healing therapies like oral fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) capsules for patients suffering from recurrent or antibiotic-resistant C. difficile infections. Located in Ketchum, Idaho, our clinic combines cutting-edge microbiome science with holistic care to restore digestive health.
A Healthier Fourth: Simple Ways to Support Wellness This Holiday Weekend
Enjoy the Fourth of July and feel good after it! Get our favorite naturopathic tips for supporting digestion, sleep, and hydration through the holiday—perfect for kids and adults alike.
