Birch Root Integrative Care

Birch Root Integrative Care Root-cause healing for mind, body & soul. Psychiatry & Family Medicine under one roof for comprehensive health care plans.

A little cold & flu season PSA for all our parents ✨It doesn’t matter if your kids are homeschooled, public schooled, pr...
09/13/2026

A little cold & flu season PSA for all our parents ✨

It doesn’t matter if your kids are homeschooled, public schooled, private schooled or in daycare. This time of year brings A LOT of change.

Cooler weather, less daylight, more time indoors, busy schedules, sports, holidays, travel, later bedtimes, more stress and, of course, a lot more treats and processed foods.

It’s not always just about “more germs.” Our kids’ routines and environments change too.

A few things to start focusing on now:

#1 Sleep. Probably one of the most overlooked pieces of immune health. Protect bedtime as much as you can. 🙌

• Get them outside. Even when it gets colder. Fresh air, movement and sunlight are important year-round.☀️

• Protein + whole foods. Keep meals simple and nutrient dense. 🥩

• Watch the sugar. (This is a big one) Between school treats, sports, Halloween and the holidays, it adds up FAST. Refined sugar and highly processed foods don’t need to be an everyday thing. 🍬🍩

• Hydration. Especially once the weather cools down and kids aren’t asking for water as often as they were. 💧

• Hand washing. Before eating, after the bathroom and when coming home from school/activities. We don’t need to sanitize everything they touch.🤗

• Immune support. Vitamin C, zinc and elderberry are a few of my favorites when used appropriately for age and need. More is not always better! 🧡🍊

Also important this time of year: know which vaccines are live and have the potential for shedding. Rotavirus vaccine virus can be shed in stool after vaccination. The nasal flu vaccine can temporarily shed weakened virus from the nose. Varicella transmission from a vaccinated person is extremely rare (but can occur)and is mainly a consideration if they develop a vaccine-related rash. 💉

We aren’t going to prevent every cold, and we don’t need to.

The goal is to support our kids’ bodies BEFORE they get sick! Good food, good sleep, movement, sunshine, hydration, healthy hygiene habits and a little extra support when they need it.

Start now, not when the first runny nose shows up. ‼️

— Birch Root Integrative Care

Special shoutout to the cutest little Birch Root models. 🥹🩺🤍

Your thyroid may be small, but the hormones it produces influence nearly every system in your body; from metabolism and ...
08/26/2026

Your thyroid may be small, but the hormones it produces influence nearly every system in your body; from metabolism and energy to digestion, mood, temperature regulation, menstrual cycles, fertility, hair and skin.

And thyroid health is rarely about one number on a lab report. At Birch Root Integrative Care, we take a functional approach to evaluating and optimizing hormone health. When symptoms suggest something is off, we look at the bigger picture:

✨ Thyroid hormone production + conversion
✨ Autoimmune thyroid markers when indicated
✨ Iron, vitamin D, B12 and key nutrient status
✨ Metabolic and blood sugar health
✨ Stress and sleep
✨ Gut health
✨ Female and male hormone balance
✨ Pregnancy, postpartum + perimenopausal hormone shifts

Why does this matter?

Because fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss, constipation, weight changes, irregular cycles, low libido, poor sleep and feeling “off” can have multiple overlapping causes. Our goal at Birch isn’t simply to chase a lab value.

We evaluate the whole person, identify patterns, and work toward healthy, individualized hormone function.

Your thyroid is only one piece of your hormone story, but it’s an important one!

07/28/2026

Welcome to the ARCC - Birch Root Integrative Care

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the symptoms- it’s knowing something doesn’t feel right and feeling like no one has taken the time to truly listen. At Birch Root Integrative Care they believe your concerns deserve more than a quick answer. They take the time to understand the full picture and look deeper.

Learn more at www.birchrootintegrativecare.com.

07/23/2026

ARCC Ambassador Zach Walker (Adirondack Thunder/Harding Mazzotti Arena) met up with Shannon James, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Abigail Matuszak, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner of Birch Root Integrative Care to present them with a new member plaque. Thank you, Zach!

Birch Root Integrative Care offers functional medication and hormone health for all stages of life. They have both medical and psychiatric treatment options, identifying and addressing causes of illness rather than symptoms.

Hot off the press ❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸
07/17/2026

Hot off the press ❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸

Histamine isn’t just about allergies.Over the years, we’ve noticed that many people dealing with headaches, anxiety, poo...
07/07/2026

Histamine isn’t just about allergies.

Over the years, we’ve noticed that many people dealing with headaches, anxiety, poor sleep, bloating, skin issues, or brain fog never consider histamine as a possible piece of the puzzle.

Histamine is something our bodies naturally make, but when it starts to build up, it can affect so much more than your sinuses.

Sometimes the root cause isn’t histamine itself. It might be gut inflammation, chronic stress, hormone imbalances, mold exposure, or an underlying immune issue that’s causing your body to stay in overdrive.

This month’s education board is all about helping you recognize the signs and understand where to start. Our goal is never to just cover up symptoms, it’s to figure out why they’re happening in the first place.

If you’ve been struggling with symptoms that seem unrelated or you’ve been told everything is “normal,” don’t ignore what your body is trying to tell you.

Healing starts at the root.

Have questions about histamine or think this sounds like you? We would love to hear from you in the comments or at your next visit. 💚

We are so excited to welcome Madison to the Birch Root Integrative Care family!Madison is a Medical Assistant who is cur...
06/30/2026

We are so excited to welcome Madison to the Birch Root Integrative Care family!

Madison is a Medical Assistant who is currently pursuing her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. She’ll be joining us part-time, bringing a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and hands-on clinical experience to our team.

One of the many exciting additions Madison brings is her phlebotomy certification, allowing us to continue expanding our in-office blood draw services for our patients. She also has experience in a variety of other clinical skills that will help us continue providing the personalized, high-quality care our patients deserve.

We are incredibly grateful to have her as part of the Birch Root family and can’t wait for you all to meet her!

Please join us in giving Madison a warm welcome! 🎉

Give Dad something he’ll actually appreciate—better energy, better sleep, improved performance, and a healthier future.M...
06/19/2026

Give Dad something he’ll actually appreciate—better energy, better sleep, improved performance, and a healthier future.

Message us for more about our Father's Day special, which begins on June 19th and ends on June 29th.

We appreciate Ben Cuthbert's support as the face of our campaign. Ben Cuthbert

🚩 Ladies, let me ask you something…Do you ever feel like there are 7-10 days each month when:• Everything annoys you• Yo...
06/16/2026

🚩 Ladies, let me ask you something…

Do you ever feel like there are 7-10 days each month when:

• Everything annoys you
• Your anxiety is through the roof
• You can’t sleep
• You crave all the carbs
• Your breasts hurt
• Your patience disappears
• You don’t even feel like yourself

…and then your period starts and suddenly things improve? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

If you’ve been told, “That’s just part of being a woman,” I want you to know that debilitating PMS symptoms are not something you simply have to accept. Don’t have PMDD as your label.

Your body is communicating something. At Birch Root we are able to tell you what it is so that your body does not have to go without. We can eliminate that diagnosis right off your list.

The question isn’t, “How do we cover up the symptoms?”

The question is, “Why is this happening in the first place?”

At Birch Root Integrative Care, we believe there is always a reason behind the symptoms—and when we listen closely, the body often gives us clues.

✨ You deserve to feel like yourself all month long.

Have you noticed a pattern with your symptoms before your cycle? Tell us below ⬇️

The silent hormone epidemic in men 35+ Many men are told that fatigue, low libido, brain fog, loss of motivation, weight...
06/02/2026

The silent hormone epidemic in men 35+

Many men are told that fatigue, low libido, brain fog, loss of motivation, weight gain, and feeling “off” are just part of aging.

They’re not. The sooner we can discover the symptoms the quicker we can put an end to all of this.

Testosterone influences far more than s*x drive—it impacts mood, confidence, mental clarity, muscle mass, metabolism, and a man’s sense of self.

To make matters worse, men are exposed daily to xenoestrogens (estrogen-mimicking chemicals) found in plastics, pesticides, personal care products, household cleaners, and processed foods. These compounds can disrupt hormone balance and contribute to declining testosterone levels.

Many men don’t realize how much they’ve lost until their hormones are optimized.

Growing older is inevitable. Feeling like a lesser version of yourself is not.

At Birch Root Integrative Care, we help men uncover the root cause of their symptoms and restore vitality through comprehensive hormone and wellness evaluations.

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420 Quaker Road
Queensbury, NY
12804

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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