The start of a new year is a natural time to reflect, reset, and for many, to consider what steps to take to improve health and wellness. Common health-related New Year’s resolutions often focus on quick-fix diets, extreme exercise programs, or intense detox protocols. However, these approaches rarely lead to lasting habit change or significant…
The U.S. healthcare system has been hailed as one of the most “advanced in the world,” but it has historically been built around a reactive model. This approach focuses on treating diseases and health conditions after they emerge and managing symptoms rather than addressing the root cause of an illness. While a reactive model has…
The term “aging” may seem reserved by the cosmetics and geriatric care industries. However, now it is a mainstream headline and an increasingly robust field of study in medicine. Commonly associated with the concept of longevity, aging science explores the process by which the body changes over time, along with factors that can affect the…
Primary care providers are the backbone of the healthcare industry, often serving as the first point of contact for patients of all ages experiencing a broad spectrum of health issues. It is no surprise that the increasing demands placed on medical professionals is leading to alarming levels of stress and burnout, with serious consequences for…
Provider burn-out is a growing issue in healthcare. Here’s how you can forge a new pathway in your practice. In the evolving healthcare landscape, it is apparent that a growing number of medical providers are facing challenges with burn-out in their practices. Adhering to a conventional, insurance-based model, while convenient in some ways, means providers…
While changes in hormone levels are a natural part of aging for women, they often come with a range of symptoms that can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life at any age. Many women, at no fault of their own, are told that the challenging symptoms associated with their cycle and menopause are a…
Cognitive decline is a concern on the rise among practitioners and patients alike. Characterized by a gradual loss of memory and thinking skills, cognitive decline is thought of as a natural part of aging. However, there is growing evidence that cognitive decline is like any other chronic disease: it is a slowly progressive degenerative condition…
The body is designed in a sophisticated way: to engage with the outside environment, balancing both the ability to absorb helpful compounds and to protect against harmful agents. Protective elements including the skin, mucus membranes, and immune system work together to fight against outside threats that can harm health. Even with all of these factors…
Blood is the life force of the human body. It serves myriad roles that support the health and functioning of the body’s systems, organs, and cells. The body has evolved to detoxify blood through a process led primarily by the liver, kidneys, lungs, and sophisticated metabolic cellular activity. However, scientific advancements in functional medicine have…
BOZEMAN, MONTANA, April 3, 2024: We are pleased to announce Essential Health – Bozeman is now offering Essential Primary Care with Dr. Todd J. Harris! From our inception, our mission at Essential Health has been to provide exceptional service to our patients. We do this by continuing to evolve our practice towards new programs and…