Taking a Holistic Approach to Better Health

July 31, 2026

Many people seek healthcare because they want relief from symptoms such as fatigue, digestive discomfort, persistent pain, poor sleep, weight management challenges, or other ongoing health concerns. While conventional medicine plays an essential role in diagnosing and treating many conditions, some patients also choose to explore holistic care as part of a comprehensive wellness plan.


At Eyrich Natural Health and Healing, we believe that optimal health begins by understanding the whole person—not just a single symptom. Rather than focusing solely on managing discomfort, holistic care seeks to identify and address factors that may be contributing to a patient’s overall well-being.


Looking Beyond the Symptoms

Every individual is unique, and the causes of similar symptoms can vary from person to person. A holistic evaluation considers multiple aspects of health, including nutrition, lifestyle habits, physical function, stress, environmental influences, and overall wellness.


Chiropractic care and acupuncture are two of the cornerstone services offered at Eyrich Natural Health and Healing. Chiropractic treatment focuses on restoring proper spinal alignment and joint function to support mobility and overall wellness, while acupuncture uses the placement of fine needles at specific points to encourage the body’s natural healing processes. Together, these therapies can complement a personalized treatment plan designed to help patients improve function, manage discomfort, and support long-term health.



By taking a comprehensive view, practitioners can develop personalized care plans designed to support the body’s natural ability to function at its best.

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A Personalized Blend of Natural Therapies

Holistic healthcare often combines multiple evidence-informed therapies based on each patient’s needs and goals. At Eyrich Natural Health and Healing, treatment plans may include services such as:



Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution, these therapies are thoughtfully combined to create an individualized plan that supports long-term wellness.

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Supporting the Body’s Natural Balance

One area often discussed in holistic care is reducing factors that may interfere with the body’s normal function. Depending on a patient’s health history and clinical evaluation, this may include identifying nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, lifestyle habits, or environmental exposures that could be contributing to chronic inflammation or other health concerns.


While inflammation is a normal part of the body’s healing process, persistent inflammation has been associated with a variety of chronic health conditions. Supporting overall health through proper nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, stress management, and individualized care may help promote better balance and well-being.



Because every patient is different, recommendations should always be based on a thorough evaluation and guided by qualified healthcare professionals.

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Building a Foundation for Long-Term Wellness

Achieving better health is often a gradual process rather than a single treatment or quick fix. Small, consistent improvements in nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and physical health can work together to support lasting wellness over time.



Holistic care encourages patients to become active participants in their own health by making informed choices and developing habits that support both immediate and long-term goals.


Discover a Personalized Path to Better Health

If you have been searching for a more comprehensive approach to your health, holistic care may provide additional tools to support your wellness journey. By combining natural therapies with personalized attention, patients can explore options that complement their overall healthcare plan and help them pursue a healthier, more balanced life.


At Eyrich Natural Health and Healing, Dr. Tom Eyrich and our experienced team are committed to providing compassionate, individualized care that addresses the whole person. Whether you are interested in chiropractic care, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, or other natural therapies, we invite you to contact us to learn how a personalized treatment plan can help you achieve your health and wellness goals.

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Why Sitting Too Long Can Make Sciatica Worse

September 8, 2026
Sciatica often causes pain that travels from the lower back or buttock into the leg. Depending on the underlying cause, the discomfort may feel sharp, burning, electric, aching, or numb. Some people notice it most while standing or walking, while others find that long periods of sitting make symptoms significantly worse. That pattern is common enough to deserve attention. Sitting changes the position of the pelvis and lower spine, increases pressure through some spinal structures, and can tighten muscles around the hips. For people already dealing with irritation of the sciatic nerve, those changes may increase symptoms. Sitting Changes Pressure Through the Lower Back The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body and is formed from nerve roots in the lower spine. When one of those nerve roots becomes irritated or compressed, symptoms can travel along the path of the nerve into the buttock and leg. Prolonged sitting can increase pressure through the lumbar spine, particularly when posture is poor or the person is slouched forward.  For someone with a disc-related problem, spinal narrowing, or another condition affecting a nerve root, that additional pressure may make symptoms more noticeable.

Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome: Why Your Energy May Not Return After an Infection

September 2, 2026
Fatigue, low energy, poor concentration, disrupted sleep, and a general feeling of reduced vitality are common complaints. Many people respond by reaching for caffeine, energy drinks, or supplements, but persistent fatigue can have many possible causes. When symptoms begin during or after an infection and continue well beyond the expected recovery period, a post-infectious condition may be worth investigating. The CDC recognizes that some infections can be followed by symptoms lasting weeks, months, or even longer. Fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, headaches, muscle discomfort, and worsening symptoms after physical or mental exertion are among the patterns that can occur. What Is Post-Viral Fatigue? Post-viral fatigue describes prolonged fatigue and related symptoms that develop after a viral illness. Researchers are still working to understand why some people recover quickly while others experience lingering symptoms. Several mechanisms are being investigated, including persistent immune activation, inflammation, nervous system changes, altered energy metabolism, and autoimmune responses. It is important to recognize that the cause is not fully understood and may differ significantly from one person to another. COVID-19 has brought increased attention to this issue. Long COVID can include persistent fatigue, cognitive problems, headaches, sleep disturbances, dizziness, palpitations, and symptoms that worsen following exertion.

Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome

September 1, 2026
Today fatigue, tiredness, lethargy, depression and low vitality are very common. Many people take supplements to give them energy or even drink energy beverages. The cause of the fatigue must be diagnosed to correct the problem so energy is recovered. What I have been using in my holistic practice of over 46 hears is an organism screen to determine residual organisms that are hurting the body, especially causing fatigue. One of the hardest organisms to diagnose is a virus but unfortunately a virus can damage organs and tissues leading to an experience of fatigue. Residual viruses can literally take over the machinery of a cell and hide from the immune system so it cannot be eradicated. 

Optimization Healthcare

September 1, 2026
Currently, diseases such as heart, cancer, diabetes, auto-immune and many others are on the rise. What has happened to our healthcare system? It is offering crisis care, not healthcare. These diseases are not diagnosed until the patient is in a severe condition. It took years of decline to get in that state and will be difficult to recover and have quality of life. What to do? After 46 years practicing as a holistic doctor, I have coined the word optimization therapy. What this means is virtually no one is totally healthy in every organ system. So, on a scale of one to ten, your liver can be a 5, your heart a 3, your kidney a 6, your lower back a 4, etc. This may be good enough to pass a medical exam but opens you up to becoming pathologic. A far more effective approach is going to a doctor, like me, that is looking for all the weak areas and treating them to improve the health score. If all your organs and glands are scoring high you will not have a stroke, heart attack, develop cancer and become diabetic. What an amazing concept!! Avoid the disease as a goal so the crisis care is never necessary.

What is Holistic Therapy?

September 1, 2026
Holistic care is becoming a much sought after therapy for patients suffering with many different health care problems. Some of the most common problems are fatigue, weight gain, sleep disturbances, digestive complaints, diabetes, cancer, heart symptoms, all types of structural pain and many more. Holistic treatments take a different approach than western medicine finding the cause of each health concern and applying natural therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture, herbology, nutritional supplements, diet, detoxification and many other treatments to regain balance. The first step to recovery is often detoxifying the body of chemicals, organisms, heavy metals and food allergies. These cause chronic inflammation in the body which is at the core of many resistant diseases, seldom addressed in western treatment, and a tremendous importance in holistic. Once the toxic factors are eliminated, huge health benefits are achieved! With all of these therapies available, now is the time to reach a new level of health and live the life you deserve.  Thomas Eyrich, D.C., L. Ac., N.D.

What Recurrent Heartburn May Be Telling You About Digestion

August 25, 2026
An occasional episode of heartburn after a large or unusually rich meal is common. When the burning sensation keeps returning, however, it deserves more attention. Heartburn is typically felt behind the breastbone and occurs when stomach contents move upward into the esophagus. Frequent symptoms may be associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD , or with other digestive and lifestyle factors. At Eyrich Natural Health and Healing, recurring digestive symptoms are considered within the larger picture of how the body is functioning rather than being viewed in isolation. Why Heartburn Happens Between the esophagus and stomach is a muscular structure called the lower esophageal sphincter. It normally helps prevent stomach contents from traveling backward. If that sphincter becomes weak or relaxes when it should not, stomach contents can move into the esophagus and cause the familiar burning sensation associated with acid reflux.  Heartburn often becomes more noticeable after eating, while lying down, or when bending over. Some people may also experience an acidic taste, regurgitation, nausea, coughing, or hoarseness.