Root-cause wellness, in plain English.
Notes from our providers on the supplements, protocols, and root causes behind how you feel. The same clinical thinking that shapes care at Alive and Well.
A Survival Guide for the Most Chaotic Month of the Year
Back to school month packs more schedule disruption, stress, and logistical complexity into a few weeks than almost any other time of year. Here's how to stay sane through it.
August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Back to School Season = Cold and Flu Season. Be Ready.
When school starts, shared spaces put immune systems to the test. Here's how to build the family's defenses before the first bug makes its rounds.
August 13, 2026 · 2 min read
The Back-to-School Supplement Checklist for the Whole Family
Back to school season is one of the most reliable immune system stress tests of the year. Here's the proactive supplement checklist that keeps the whole family healthy through the transition.
August 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Send Them to Camp Ready for Anything: Kids' Immunity and Focus This Summer
Summer camp is a wonderful immune system stress test. New environments, shared spaces, late nights. Here's how to keep kids healthy and focused all summer long.
June 25, 2026 · 1 min read
Functional Pediatric Care: A New Approach to Gut Health for Kids
Children's gut health is foundational to their physical development, immune function, mental health, and cognitive performance. Yet conventional pediatric care rarely addresses the gut as a primary…
October 3, 2024 · 2 min read
A Guide to Pediatric Functional Medicine
As much as we wish we could be a kid again, it's not as easy as it used to be. Children nowadays have absurdly high rates of obesity, mental health disorders, and autoimmune disease. But why? And…
August 15, 2024 · 7 min read
Strengthening Your Child's Immune System: Essential Supplements for the Back-to-School Season
As the back-to-school season unfolds, many parents might wonder how to keep their kids healthy. While a balanced diet stands as the gold standard for a sturdy immune system, convincing kids to eat…
September 5, 2023 · 2 min read
5 Supplements to Support Your Child's Focus and Concentration
In an age of digital distraction and academic pressure, many parents are looking for natural ways to support their children's focus and attention. While no supplement replaces sleep, exercise,…
July 24, 2022 · 1 min read
Back To School: 5 Tips To Keep Kids Healthy
Back to school season means more than new backpacks and school supplies. It means your child is about to be in close contact with hundreds of other kids, sharing germs on a daily basis. Here are five…
July 21, 2022 · 1 min read
5 Supplements Every Mom Should Be Taking
Motherhood is demanding: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Between caring for children, managing a household, and often maintaining a career, moms frequently put their own health last. These…
November 23, 2020 · 1 min read
Want to Boost Energy and Immunity this Fall?
As the seasons change and temperatures drop, your immune system faces increasing challenges. Fall brings more time indoors, exposure to seasonal viruses, and often increased stress from…
June 9, 2020 · 1 min read