Hair loss doesn’t always show up with warning. Sometimes it arrives like a surprise guest, unwelcome and unexpected, leaving you staring at the shower drain or brushing clumps off your sweater. For people dealing with alopecia areata, a condition where the immune system targets hair follicles and causes patches of hair to fall out, the […]
Adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction are terms that get thrown around when people start to feel burned out in ways they can’t quite explain. Fatigue that doesn’t budge with sleep, a short fuse that wasn’t there before, a rollercoaster of energy dips and crashes, and that nagging foggy-headed feeling—these are the kind of clues […]
At Avena Natural Health, we believe in the body’s incredible ability to heal itself, especially when given the right support. One of the most effective tools in our holistic toolkit is acupuncture, an ancient healing practice that continues to offer profound benefits for modern-day wellness. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, or ongoing health […]
No one gets to press pause on time, but the way we age has changed dramatically. Once, growing older meant quietly accepting pain, fatigue, and chronic conditions as part of life’s later chapters. But with today’s advances in regenerative medicine and holistic wellness, there’s another option—one that’s more proactive, more natural, and in many ways, […]
You drink the filtered water. You stretch in the morning sun. You swapped processed snacks for fresh fruit, maybe even ditched the plastic for glass food containers. You’re doing the work—taking care of your body, your mind, and your space. But here’s the thing no one really tells you: wellness isn’t just what you eat […]
There’s something about the ocean that just hits different. The salty air, the rhythmic waves, the endless horizon—it’s no wonder people are drawn to coastal towns like Solana Beach. But is it just a pretty view, or is there something deeper going on? Science says it’s more than just aesthetics. Living by the ocean might […]
Let’s talk about the relationship between oral care and breain health, plus tips and recommendations from Dr. Laura Kostrzewski, doctor of naturopathic medicine and co-founder of Avenua Natural Health. By Joshua Sosin Oral care and brain health might not sound like they’re connected, but science paints a different picture. When we look at the research, […]
The human body runs on a clock—one that doesn’t tick on your wrist or glow from your phone screen. It’s built into you, dictating when you wake up, when you feel hungry, and even how well your body fights off illness. The circadian rhythm isn’t just about sleep; it controls almost everything, from metabolism to […]
If there’s a teen in your life struggling with anxiety, one of these modalities may help. By Joshua Sosin Anxiety is a daily struggle for many teens — one study by the National Institute of Mental Health concluded that 31.9% of adolescents aged 13-18 in the US experience an anxiety disorder. Each teenager’s struggle with […]
Bringing a baby into the world is an odyssey of fierce love and deep transformation. Every choice – from the food you eat to the lotion you smooth onto your skin – becomes an act of care, not just for yourself but for the tiny life growing inside you. However, achieving a toxin-free pregnancy from […]
