Integrative Metabolic Center

01/31/2026

Have questions about our practice? Want to learn more how to improve your health?

Come see us tomorrow 9-1 at the Turning Point Health & Wellness Nutrition Summit!

8534 Yankee St
Centerville, OH 45458e

10/31/2025

We see you. Please don’t let this be you. Menopause care is so important to thriving in this part of your life!

If you aren’t sleeping, having hot flashes, have stubborn weight gain, or just don’t feel yourself. Schedule an appointment soon: https://integrativemetaboliccenter.com/book-an-appointment/

A new study from Mayo Clinic underscores the widespread impact of menopause symptoms on midlife women — and raises concern that most are navigating this stage of life without medical care to help manage those challenges.

Learn more: https://mayocl.in/4huQ6CK

10/04/2025

Come find us at Fall Fest today! 12-5!

09/24/2025

Welcome to our practice in Centerville, Ohio Dr. Brooke Manocchio, DO

Dr. Manocchio is Board-Certified in Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)

Dr. Manocchio is a dedicated, board-certified family physician based in the Dayton, OH area. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and completed her residency at Grandview Medical Center.

For over 14 years, Dr. Manocchio has practiced comprehensive, patient-centered care—supporting individuals and families through all life stages. She is passionate about functional and integrative medicine being the future of primary care. She has completed Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice with the Institute of Functional Medicine.

You can schedule with her at: https://integrativemetaboliccenter.com/book-an-appointment/ohio/

05/09/2025

We see a lot of patients that struggle with hormone imbalance. Many with endometriosis, painful periods, or fertility challenges—if that is you, there is hope!

While researching this morning, I found a study found where in women with endometriosis common a supplement called NAC (N-Acetylcysteine) helped reduce:
✅ Pelvic and period pain
✅ Size of ovarian cysts (endometriomas)
✅ Inflammation in the body
✅ The need for pain medications

And even more amazing? 75% of the women trying to get pregnant in the study conceived within 6 months of starting NAC. 💫

NAC is a powerful antioxidant that supports detox, inflammation balance, and hormone health—all key in endometriosis care.

At Integrative Metabolic Center, we look beyond symptoms to find root causes and gentle, effective solutions. If you're interested in exploring natural options for endometriosis or hormone health, we’d love to support you on your journey.

📲 Learn more https://integrativemetaboliccenter.com/book-an-appointment/
📖 Read the study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36981595/



🔎 Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement or treatment.

05/05/2025

I love that Medscape is continuing to highlight research that reinforces what the and communities have been saying for years! 🙌

This recent article shows promising results for metformin in reducing pain and inflammation in knee osteoarthritis. Why does this make sense? Because insulin resistance and poor glucose control are key drivers of systemic inflammation—not just metabolic dysfunction. 🔥

It's encouraging to see conventional research catch up with what many of us have been addressing through lifestyle, nutrition, and metabolic support for a long time.

Does it mean that you need a drug to reduce blood glucose/inflammation.. not really... we have other ways to do this more holistically!

📖 Read the article here: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/encouraging-results-seen-metformin-trial-knee-oa-among-2025a1000a3x



A 6-month study found moderate reductions in knee osteoarthritis pain in patients with overweight or obesity, independent of weight loss.

04/21/2025

Did you know that chronic stress doesn’t just wear you down emotionally—it can literally throw your hormones out of balance?

When your body is constantly pumping out cortisol (your primary stress hormone), it diverts resources away from making other critical hormones—like estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones. 😩 The result? Fatigue, mood swings, irregular cycles, and stubborn belly fat that just won’t budge.

👀 And here’s the kicker: cortisol tells your body to store fat—especially around your midsection—as a survival mechanism. It’s biology, not willpower.

At Integrative Metabolic Center, we take a root-cause approach to hormone health. That means looking beyond symptoms and getting to the why—including hidden stressors, nutrient deficiencies, and blood sugar imbalances that can keep you stuck.

💡 Curious if stress is sabotaging your hormones and metabolism? Let’s find out together.

📞 Book a group discovery call today at https://tidycal.com/mhartzler/integrativemetabolic or make your first appointment https://integrativemetaboliccenter.com/book-an-appointment/

12/13/2024

Check out this webinar by one of our providers if you want to learn more about our approach to weight loss!

Have you been struggling to lose weight? Are you eating less and moving more but still the number on the scale won't budge?

That's because there's more to losing weight than just calories in calories out! In our webinar, we uncover the hidden barriers to weight loss that go beyond "eat less, move more."

From hormonal imbalances to stress, sleep, detox, and more, this webinar TODAY will shine a light on overlooked factors that could be holding you back.

If you aren't available, register and it will send you the replay afterwards.

Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/47oolbxq