Your thyroid plays an important role in your health! January is Thyroid Awareness Month. The little thyroid gland sits at the base of your neck, around your windpipe. When most people think of thyroid health, they probably do not think about nutrition. There are many things that can affect the thyroid. Toxins from the environment can affect this, such as pesticides and heavy metals like mercury. Stress can be a huge factor as well. Who knew!? We know that being under stress c

We will be sharing information with you on essential oils throughout this year. Our first choice is Essential Lemon Oil! Essential Lemon Oil Primary Benefits Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion* Supports healthy respiratory function* Promotes a positive mood Lemon oil has a clean, fresh, citrus, bright scent. It is collected by cold press/expression and comes from the lemon rinds (peel) Uses Take internally to assist

It's one of those internal body parts we don't think about too much. The cervix is a strong muscular ring at the base of the uterus. It responds to hormone messages throughout a female's reproductive life by making subtle changes in an orderly and predictable fashion until the woman reaches menopause. In 2012 the guidelines for annual testing of the cervix cells, called a "pap" test changed. The recommendations for repeat testing are based on age, past pap test results, and b

At Walnut Street Health and Wellness, we value our patients! We welcome your input in your care. We want you to ask questions! And most importantly, we want you to tell your friends about us. We take pride in hearing that you referred a new patient to us. We recently changed our phone number (877-424-9321) so that we could take advantage of voicemail. When you call us, press 1 to make an appointment or pay your bill with a credit/debit card; press 2 for the nursing staff;