Welcome! I'm Dr. Frances Pierantoni, ND, a Naturopathic Doctor with a focus on chronic illness, metabolic health, and root-cause healing. In this blog, I share science-backed insights, holistic health strategies, and practical wellness tips to help you feel your best. May these posts inspire and empower you to take control of your health and live with vitality.
For many people, fall is a favorite season—crisp air, cozy sweaters, colorful leaves, and warm comfort foods. Yet, alongside the beauty, it’s also common to notice a dip in mood, energy, or motivation. Some call it “seasonal blues,” while others experience more significant shifts in sleep, focus, and appetite. If this sounds familiar, you’re not… Continue reading Why Your Mood Shifts in Fall (and How to Stay Balanced)
Welcome to the world of naturopathic medicine, where we prioritize holistic well-being by focusing on the interplay of mind, body, and spirit. In this handout, we will explore the four essential pillars of health from a naturopathic perspective: Nutrition and Hydration, Mental Health and Stress Management, Sleep, and Physical Activity and Exercise. Pillar 1: Nutrition… Continue reading Holistic Health: The 4 Pillars of Wellness – A Naturopathic Perspective
Any given situation you are part of, is a reflection of your whole world - how you see it, how you experience it, how you act or react in it, your role in it, and your participation in it. It's taking the whole and seeing it all in a smaller version. This is what's referred to as the microuniverse. The microuniverse is the reflection of your world within a situation or environment.
Most of the time, people have no clue how to deal with fear, anger, or grief...and sometimes even love or happiness. Dealing with emotions can be very daunting for some people and overwhelming for others. It can paralyze them or say/do things that they don't mean - or they do mean, but didn't mean to… Continue reading How to Deal with Emotions
