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…
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, January 3, 2024: We are thrilled to announce Dr. Elizabeth Sierakowski of Essential Health – Raleigh was voted BEST doctor in Wake County by the Wake Living Magazine 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards! The award recognizes the top businesses and individual professionals in Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Knightdale, North Carolina across dozens of…
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…
“Weight loss medication” is currently a buzzing collection of terms in healthcare. In particular, gut hormone peptides, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists (semaglutide, for example), have garnered significant attention, first for their role in diabetes treatment and prevention, and now in medically supervised weight loss. While the scientific basis behind GLP-1 agonists is profound, their…
Taking care of your internal health is a journey unique to each of us, and one that is best approached through personalized care. Assessing biomarkers, addressing symptoms, and healing from within using a holistic, systems-wide approach can help you reach optimal health from the inside-out. While focusing on internal health is paramount to overall health…