At Wake Integrative Health we look for and address the root cause of thyroid problems, fatigue, brain fog, hormone issues, gut, blood sugar, and aches.
Our Cell3 protocol helps most knees heal, regain strength, restore function and move pain-free again.
03/09/2026
We’re living longer lives, but are we truly living them to the fullest?
For many, retirement is a chance to relax, spend time with loved ones, and rediscover passions. But for others, it can feel like a step closer to relying on assisted living or nursing care.
The good news? Seniors who support their joint health, mobility, and balance are often able to stay active and independent in their own homes longer. Encouraging movement, flexibility, and functional wellness can help you, or your loved ones, enjoy life with confidence and freedom.
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03/08/2026
From medications (like Advil, steroids, antibiotics, and acid-reducing drugs) to environmental toxins (like mercury, pesticides, and BPA), we’re exposed to a lot more toxins than we might realize.
As a result, our gut pays the price!
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03/08/2026
Adrenal fatigue is also a brain problem. Typically, adrenal fatigue is when the brain-adrenal (HPA) axis isn't working as it should. This HPA axis dysfunction can cause low cortisol when it should be high and high cortisol when it should be low. This results in constant exhaustion and other crummy side effects.
03/08/2026
Low Lunge is both a hip opener and back bending posture, which stimulates the release of emotional blockages in the lower body and allows for energy to flow up towards the chest and upper body. It stretches the hamstrings and quads and removes tensions from the pelvic area.
Instructions:
1. From Downward Facing Dog, lift the right leg on an inhale, exhaling to step it lightly between the hands, dropping the left knee as you do so.
2. Stack the right knee over the ankle.
3. Straighten the arms and keep the spine long by lifting the chest alongside the upper thigh. Take one breath in here.
4. On an exhale, sink the hips a little further towards the back heel, taking care to keep the tailbone tucked down and abdomen in.
5. Either stay here or to go further inhale and sweep the arms up overhead with palms facing in.
6. Keeping the breath in the lower belly, take 3-4 deep rounds of breath here and on exhales send the hips a little deeper.
7. Return to downward facing dog and repeat on the opposite side
Modifications:
For knee issues, it’s advised to place a blanket or other form of support beneath the knee that’s on the mat. Also ensure that the front knee is aligned correctly over the ankle and that you don’t let the lower ribs stick out too far. Keeping the spine in line from the base of tailbone all the way to the fingertips is hugely important for all the joints engaged in this pose.
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03/07/2026
Clarity breathwork is related to Rebirthing breathwork but does not focus solely on the trauma of birth. Instead, this type of breathwork addresses any body and mind issues that hinder the healthy flow of energy and breath.
The main goal of this type of breathwork is to teach people how to breathe fully and release the emotional energy that keeps them stuck. This type of breathwork usually begins with an in-depth interview about past experiences and current concerns, then concludes with counseling and further exploration.
Is Clarity Breathwork something that you would be interested in trying?
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03/06/2026
Did you know many of our older patients notice improvements in joint pain, stiffness, and overall mobility after focusing on regular movement and balance support?
Even small daily efforts can take just a few minutes, but the benefits for strength, flexibility, and confidence can last a lifetime.
Call us at 919-303-2778 to schedule you or a loved one’s consultation.
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03/05/2026
This pose is great for recentering the spine after deep backbends or twists as well as providing stretches to the hips, thighs, ankles, and feet. It also significantly improves circulation and helps to relieve indigestion.
Instructions:
1. From an all-fours position, widen the feet and lower the sit bones back towards the heels until you’re sitting with the shins against the mat.
2. Move the flesh of the shins out to the sides to allow space for sit bones.
3. Rest the hands along the upper thighs and allow the spine to grow long from where the sit bones rest alongside the heels.
4. If the sit bones don’t quite reach down, place a prop - block/bolster/blanket beneath them to assist you.
5. Tuck the chin slightly in to ensure the length of the spine.
6. Close down the eyes, and cultivate deep belly-breathing. Inhaling following the breath down along the spine, and exhaling letting the breath release out upwards along the spine.
7. Breath deeply for several minutes.
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03/04/2026
Also known as Conscious Energy Breathing, this type of breathing practice is based on the premise that all humans carry with them the trauma of their birth experience. The goal of Rebirthing is to help people release energy blockages that have been suppressed in the mind and body and created by trauma.
Is Rebirthing breathwork something that you would be interested in trying?
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03/03/2026
Even small changes in joint function or balance can make daily activities harder and increase the risk of injury as we age.
It’s never too late to support stronger joints, better coordination, and more confident movement, so you or your loved ones can enjoy life fully and safely.
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03/02/2026
This is a deep backbend which opens up the heart center and allows energy and oxygen to be sent around the body. It stimulates the entire front of the body while also engaging the back muscles and psoas muscle. Bow also improves posture and stimulates the abdomen and neck.
Instructions:
1. Begin lying on your belly with the gaze down towards the mat and the arms alongside the body.
2. Bend the heels back towards your bum and grasp hold of either the outer edges of the feet or the ankles.
3. If you have the ankles, flex the feet.
4. Keep the chin tucked towards the chest, and on an inhale kick the feet into the hands and lift the upper thighs from the mat.
5. Draw the shoulder blades together on the upper back and as you inhale send the back of the heart forwards through the front of the chest.
6. Keep the gaze and breath steady, and try not to let the chin lift up too high.
7. Take 5-10 breaths here and on an exhale gently release back towards the mat.
Try not to let the knees splay out too far from one another - to rectify this, draw them together as much as you can. Also, keep the chin drawn back and towards the chest to avoid damaging the upper spine and neck.
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03/01/2026
This type of breathwork is meant to be practiced to achieve “wholeness” of mind, body, and spirit. In other words, this guided practice is intended to help people induce an altered state of consciousness, emerging from the practice feeling refreshed and energized. Holotropic breathwork is often conducted in a group setting and ends with a discussion.
Is Holotropic breathwork something that might interest you?
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03/01/2026
We all have healthy and harmful bacteria in our digestive system. When your gut flora is in balance, the harmful bacteria pose no threat. However, when the harmful bacteria outweigh the beneficial, irritation and inflammation occur, causing the pores of the intestine to open up.
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If you are battling from a chronic health condition, realize there just may be hope…
Today there are many common chronic conditions such as thyroid problems, autoimmune disorders, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, blood sugar problems, chronic pain, anxiety or depression or cardiovascular challenges. If you are feeling like you are at the end of your rope or simply don’t want to get there, then understand that there are effective options that you may not be aware of. But these options do require that you think outside the mainstream box a little.
Many sufferers of chronic conditions have been able to resolve their health challenges with a holistic approach that looks deeper into the underlying factors that brought about your condition. While prescription medication options effectively serve to address the short-term concerns many have found it in the long run to be an incomplete remedy.
Science and technology have advanced to allow physicians to understand health problems at a deeper level rather than temporarily treating the surface symptoms.
Functional medicine is a rapidly growing approach that utilizes this science and technology. It is uniquely effective at getting at the root cause of problems and helping restore health where many medicine-based approaches fall short.
Our office takes the unique approach of determining where the important root cause factors lie. It is our philosophy that the body can heal itself as long as there is no interference. We agree with Hippocrates who said,
“The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it.”
If you can recreate a balance in your bodies ‘broken’ physiology and restore normal function again then it is more than reasonable to expect your health to return and need for medication to subside.
We offer unique approaches for those seeking to maximize their health regardless of their health condition including but not limited to:
Thyroid problems, digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, blood sugar problems, chronic pain, anxiety or depression or cardiovascular challenges.
Our process includes sitting with you and actually listening to your health concerns, worries, ideas and ultimately your health goals. Next, we determine the best course of of action including root cause testing to help determine what is causing your health challenges. After testing we layout a pathway for your success utilizing holistic means including non-invasive customized nutritional means.
