Kare Health & Wellness

02/24/2026

When we only quiet symptoms, we miss the bigger picture.

Medications can be incredibly helpful (and sometimes necessary) —
but symptom relief isn’t the same as healing.

Because when the root cause is still there,
the body is still doing the work behind the scenes.

The goal isn’t just to “feel better” for the moment.
It’s to understand why your body is signaling in the first place.

Real results happen when we stop managing symptoms
and start addressing what’s driving them.

That’s root-cause care.

02/23/2026

Today we met with The 417 Female to continue strengthening a referral partnership that better supports women in our community.

At Kare Health & Wellness, we take an integrative approach to care—and when our patients need specialized pelvic floor therapy, we’re proud to connect them with the trusted team at 417 Female.

Together, we’re building a more seamless, connected care experience for women across the 417.

02/23/2026

Hot take… but your fridge water might not be as “clean” as you think. 💧

We see this all the time, families doing their best to make healthier choices, filling up water bottles from the fridge every day, assuming the filter is doing it all.

The truth? Most fridge filters are designed to improve taste and odor, not fully remove things like heavy metals, PFAS, pesticides, or microplastics. And when they aren’t cleaned or replaced properly, they can even harbor bacteria.

This isn’t about fear. It’s about awareness.

If your goal is to truly lower your daily toxic load (for you and your kids), your water source matters more than most people realize.

Small upgrades = long-term health impact. 🤍

If you’re not sure whether your current filter is enough, we’re always happy to help guide you.

02/20/2026

We all have that one coworker who cannot control their face… 

02/17/2026

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation — and when your gut is inflamed, your brain feels it too.

Over 90% of serotonin, your “feel-good” hormone, is made in the gut. That’s why issues like SIBO, dysbiosis, or poor nutrition don’t just affect digestion — they impact mood, energy, and focus.

Supporting your gut means supporting your mind.

02/16/2026

Processed foods come with different levels of impact on the body, and understanding that context matters.

Processed deli meats have been classified as a Group 1 carcinogen based on strong evidence linking frequent, long-term intake to increased cancer risk. This classification reflects the quality of evidence, not the level of risk compared to other exposures. Factors such as preservatives, processing methods, and overall dietary patterns all play a role.

This isn’t about fear or perfection. It’s about awareness. Small, informed choices over time, like reducing frequency, choosing minimally processed options, and supporting gut and liver health, can meaningfully influence long-term wellness.

Information based on classifications and findings from the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer.

02/14/2026

If you've been struggling with symptoms of hormone imbalance even though your lab results say you're producing the proper levels, it might be time to look at what you've been exposed to and how well your body can eliminate those toxins.

If you're struggling with hormone imbalance in Springfield Missouri and feel like you’re not getting clear answers, we're here to help.

02/13/2026

Thank you for hosting us Thrive Family Chiropractic 💙

We love collaborating with other practitioners and offices in the area! Today we had the pleasure of hosting for a lunch and learn at our office. It's our passion to share about neurological focused chiropractic care and we loved learning from as Springfield's first functional medicine clinic!

02/12/2026

✨ February Employee of the Month ✨
Foundational Leadership Award

This month, we’re honored to recognize Brenna Latimer, truly the rock we stand on!

Brenna’s dedication, consistency, and belief in Kare’s mission go far beyond her role. Her leadership didn’t just support Kare Health & Wellness, it helped shape it. So much of what Kare is today exists because of the foundation she helped build behind the scenes, day after day.

Her impact is felt everywhere.
Her presence makes us better.
And her legacy continues to guide the work we do.

We are stronger because of you, Brenna, and endlessly grateful for all that you bring to Kare. 🤍

Help us celebrate her below! 🎉

02/11/2026

“I don’t get it… why are my hormones SUCH a mess??”
Also me: eats processed food, lives on caffeine, lights toxic candles, scrolls for 6 hours, and calls it balance 🫠

We hear this all. the. time.
Hormone chaos rarely comes from one thing, it’s the constant exposure to disruptors adding up over time.

At Kare, we help you connect the dots, calm the chaos, and actually understand what your hormones are trying to tell you 🤍

02/10/2026

Inflammation isn’t always loud.

Most of the time, it’s quiet, building slowly in the background and showing up as fatigue, joint pain, hormone issues, brain fog, gut symptoms, or chronic illness down the line.

One thing we do have control over? What we fuel our bodies with.

Highly processed foods, refined sugars, and certain industrial oils can keep inflammation switched “on,” while whole, nutrient-dense foods help calm the system and support healing from the inside out.

This isn’t about perfection or restriction.
It’s about awareness, balance, and making small, supportive shifts that add up over time.

At Kare, we look at inflammation as information, a signal your body is sending, not something to ignore or mask. When we listen, we can work with the body instead of against it. 🤍

Start where you are. One meal, one choice, one step at a time.

02/09/2026

A noticeable shift is happening nationwide. 👇

Recent data shows a steady decline in alcohol consumption, reaching its lowest level in nearly 90 years. This matters because alcohol impacts far more than social habits, it plays a role in gut inflammation, liver stress, hormone balance, nutrient absorption, and long-term metabolic health.

As intake decreases, many people report improvements in digestion, energy, sleep quality, and overall resilience. This isn’t about restriction or perfection, it’s about awareness and understanding how daily choices affect the body as a whole.

At Kare, we focus on supporting the systems most impacted by alcohol, including the gut, liver, and detox pathways, so the body can regulate, repair, and function optimally over time.

Data referenced from national health and alcohol consumption trend research (Gallup and related public health reporting).