Wellness Insights Darien

11/03/2025

Let’s be honest—getting kids to eat their vegetables can feel impossible some days. 🥕

In her newest article, Integrative Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Annie breaks down five key nutrients every child needs—plus simple, practical ways to add them into your family’s meals without a fight.

Think real food, not perfection—protein, fiber, omega-3s, iron, and calcium made easy!

Read the full article https://wellnessinsights.com/blog/the-essential-nutrients-kids-need

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11/02/2025

Your dentist visits might be doing more than keeping your smile bright — they could be supporting your heart health too!

A recent study in the European Heart Journal found that treating gum disease improved blood flow and slowed down artery thickening over two years.

It’s another powerful reminder that your mouth isn’t separate from the rest of your body. Regular dental care is self-care for your heart.

11/01/2025

Daylight Savings Time is coming—and while the clock changes only an hour, your body feels the shift.

As our schedules adjust to shorter days and longer nights, it’s a good moment to check in on your supplement routine.
In integrative medicine, when you take your supplements can be just as important as what you take.

By syncing your nutrients with your body’s natural rhythm, you can ease the transition, improve sleep, and support steady energy throughout the day.

Read Dr. Katie’s latest guide to learn the best times to take your vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens this season.

Timing your supplements can make all the difference. Learn when to take vitamins, minerals, and adaptogens to align with your body’s natural rhythms—boosting energy, absorption, sleep, and overall wellness through an integrative medicine approach.

10/31/2025

At Wellness Insights, we see every day how small, consistent habits create big change.

When you focus on the foundations—nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress resilience—you build a body that heals and thrives.

That’s the power of integrative medicine: sustainable habits, long-term health, and a community that supports your journey. 💚

10/30/2025

Frozen broccoli that tastes fresh and delicious? Yes, it’s possible! 🌱

I used to think frozen veggies were the enemy—until I tried this roasting method from Real

Simple. It’s fast, budget-friendly, and my family couldn’t even tell the difference. Bonus: frozen veggies are often more nutritious than fresh!

Learn how to make this easy, 20-minute side dish

Learn the easy trick to make frozen broccoli taste fresh and flavorful. This quick roasting method brings out natural sweetness and locks in nutrients for a healthy side dish.

10/29/2025

Your longevity test might be simpler than you think.

In her article, Dr. Becky Nardi, DPT, explains how your ability to sit and rise from the floor — without using your hands — is one of the best predictors of mobility, balance, and even lifespan.

Discover the benefits of spending more time on the floor, simple ways to improve your score, and how mobility connects to a longer, healthier life.

Read more → https://wellnessinsights.com/blog/sit-to-rise-test

10/28/2025

As the air turns crisp and the leaves shift to brilliant shades of red and gold, there’s nothing better than a cozy fall breakfast that tastes like the season itself. 🍁

These Healthy Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes are packed with fiber, protein, and probiotics — thanks to apples, oats, and kefir or Greek yogurt. 🍎

They’re light, fluffy, and perfectly spiced — plus, the 30-minute rest time gives you a reason to slow down and savor your morning.

Save this recipe for your next weekend brunch or meal prep for weekday mornings that need a little extra warmth.

https://wellnessinsights.com/recipes/healthy-apple-cinnamon-protein-pancakes?rq=apple%20cinnamon

Enjoy the taste of fall with these healthy Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes made with kefir or Greek yogurt. Packed with fiber, protein, and gut-friendly ingredients, they’re the perfect cozy breakfast for steady energy and seasonal nourishment.

10/27/2025

Your wellness journey deserves a guide.

At Wellness Insights, patient-centered care means you’re never navigating alone.

Maria Allen, our Licensed Massage Therapist and Patient Navigator, listens to your goals, helps coordinate care, and offers therapeutic massage to support healing every step of the way.

Discover the difference personalized guidance makes.

10/24/2025

Does your body feel like it’s carrying more than it should this season?

Our Acupuncture & Massage Package combines six sessions of acupuncture and massage for deep, restorative healing.

Together, these therapies help release tension, calm stress, and support whole-body balance as you move into the colder months.

Your body does so much for you — it’s time to give something back. 💆‍♀️

10/23/2025

We’re honored to support the Breast Cancer Alliance and their incredible mission to fund research, surgical fellowships, and treatment for the underserved. 💗

This cause is close to our hearts. Our very own Dr. Becky Nardi, DPT, a cancer survivor and BCA Model of Inspiration (2021), walked the runway during her own healing journey.

This year our Wellness Insights practitioners are coming together to donate integrative care packages to the BCA Luncheon & Fashion Show, a celebration of strength, hope, and whole-person healing.

10/22/2025

Our Japanese Lifting Facial Massage blends ancient Japanese technique with integrative medicine to help your skin look—and feel—its best.

This gentle, non-invasive treatment releases facial tension, promotes lymphatic drainage, and improves circulation for a naturally lifted, radiant glow.

Now offered by Bożena “B” Patrosz, combining European expertise and Environ skincare for lasting results.

Experience skin that heals, regenerates, and truly glows. ✨

10/21/2025

Let’s talk about the M word. ✨

Join us for The M Factor — a powerful evening at Chelsea Piers Stamford on Thursday, October 23rd, exploring the science, stories, and shared experience of menopause.

Hear from trusted experts including Dr. Katie Takayasu, Natalie Gould, Dr. Carol Fucigna, and Monica Co**ha as we unpack the myths, share real tools, and open an honest dialogue about women’s health in midlife.

Food, drinks, and connection included. Let’s change the conversation — together.

https://wellnessinsights.com/events/m-factor-film-expert-panel-discussion

Join us for an inspiring evening at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT on Thursday, October 23rd, where we’ll shine a spotlight on women’s health and the menopause journey.