Turnpaugh Health and Wellness Center

09/04/2026

When you’ve been dealing with chronic symptoms for months— or years— it can be incredibly easy to feel like you’re fighting your own body.

Why won’t it cooperate?
Why am I reacting to this?
Why am I exhausted?
Why does this keep happening?

But what if your body isn’t the enemy? What if it’s communicating?

Symptoms can be signals that something deserves attention. They can reflect the ways the body is responding, compensating and adapting to what it has experienced.

“The body will speak to you at the volume at which you are willing to listen.”

Sometimes those signals start as a whisper. And sometimes, when something continues to go unaddressed, they become much harder to ignore.

And what the body is responding to can look very different from person to person.

Sometimes there’s a physical stressor we can point to— an infection, tick-borne illness, mold or another environmental exposure, an injury or illness.

Sometimes mental or emotional stress is part of the picture.

And often, it isn’t just one thing. It’s an accumulation of stressors over time.

The physical, mental and emotional parts of us don’t exist in separate boxes. The nervous system, immune system, endocrine system, digestive system and brain are constantly communicating with and influencing one another.

What affects one system can ripple into another.

That’s also why nervous system regulation can be such an important piece of whole-person care. Not because every chronic illness is “caused by stress” or because symptoms are “all in your head”— but because the nervous system plays a role in how the body responds and adapts to stressors of all kinds: physical, environmental, mental and emotional.

This is why we want to look at the whole person.

Not simply, “How do we make this symptom go away?” but:

Why might this be happening?
What systems could be involved?
What has your body been responding to?
What does the full story tell us?

The goal isn’t to be at war with your body.

It’s to understand it. To listen to what it may be telling you.

Your body and you are on the same team.

09/01/2026

🧠 Brain health, right in our community!

Dr. Shannon Smith recently spent some time with the residents at Legend at Silver Creek in Mechanicsburg, sharing a presentation all about supporting brain health, cognitive function, and healthy aging.

Each year, a Turnpaugh Health provider has the opportunity to visit Legend at Silver Creek and share practical health education with their community—and it’s something we always look forward to.

We love getting outside the walls of our offices, connecting with our neighbors, and making health education accessible to the communities we serve. 💙

Thank you for having us, Legend at Silver Creek!

Want Dr. Shannon’s take-home tips for supporting a healthier brain?

⬇️Comment BRAIN below and we’ll DM you a copy of his PDF handout! 🧠

09/01/2026

How you start your morning can influence how you feel for the rest of your day.

And no, you don’t need a 12-step morning routine.

Think simple, foundational signals that tell your brain and body: it’s daytime, we’re fueled, we’re hydrated, and we’re grounded and prepared for what the day brings.
📵 Phone down
💧 Hydrate
☀️ Get outside for morning light
🚶 Move your body
🍳 Eat 30+ grams of protein

These small habits can support your circadian rhythm, hydration, energy, blood sugar balance, mental clarity, and even help reduce those cravings and crashes that tend to hit later in the day.

You don’t have to do them perfectly. You just have to make them easier to do consistently.

Your first hour doesn’t need to be complicated. It just needs to support the rest of your day.

Which one are you already doing every morning? Which one do you want to try? Let us know in the comments!⬇

08/28/2026

Protein isn’t just about hitting a daily number; it’s also about quality, amino acid composition, and how you distribute it throughout the day.

High-quality protein provides the essential amino acids your body needs to support muscle protein synthesis, recovery, strength, and healthy aging. One amino acid in particular, leucine, plays an important role in signaling the body to build and maintain muscle.

🥩 Animal proteins tend to provide a complete amino acid profile in relatively compact servings.
🥤 Protein powders can be a convenient way to help fill gaps when food alone isn’t getting you there.
🌱 Plant proteins absolutely count, but may require larger portions and more variety to provide comparable amounts of essential amino acids and leucine.

A helpful target for many adults is to aim for roughly 20–40g of high-quality protein per meal, depending on your individual needs, activity level, age, and health goals.

Save this guide for the next time you’re planning meals— and remember: your protein needs are individual, but consistency matters. 🥚🐟🥩🌱

08/26/2026

If you've ever Googled or seen “optimal hormone levels for women,” on socials, you've probably found about 100 different answers. 😵‍💫

There’s a reason for that.

We asked Turnpaugh Health provider Dr. Jane Drobin what she considers optimal levels for hormones, and her answer was much more nuanced than a list of numbers.

Hormones fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. They can become even more variable during perimenopause. And two people with the exact same lab value may feel completely different.

Then there are all the other pieces of the puzzle: hormone metabolism, gut and liver health, inflammation, insulin and metabolic health, thyroid function, nutrient status, symptoms, health history and more.

In other words: your hormones don't exist in a vacuum.

Swipe through for why hormone health is less about chasing someone else's “perfect” number— and more about understanding the entire picture.

Save this one for the next time an “optimal hormone range” chart lands on your feed. 🧠

Educational information only and not individualized medical advice.

08/25/2026

🍂 September is looking GOOD at Turnpaugh Health!

We have three opportunities to learn, connect, taste something new, and spend some time with the Turnpaugh Health community this September. Mark your calendars! 👇

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 September 2 | Family Fun in the Teaching Kitchen
Bring the kids to Enola for a hands-on Teaching Kitchen experience led by Cassandra Haddad, CRNP, and her kids!

🍂 September 24 | Lancaster Fall Fest
Join us at our Manheim office for an evening of health, wellness, food, fun + community.

🥬 September 30 | Fermentation: The Secret Life of Food
Taste your way through the fascinating world of fermentation in Enolawith Functional Medicine Health Coaches Claudine + Karrie. Sample four fermented recipes while learning about beneficial microbes, gut health + ways to incorporate fermented foods at home.

📌 RSVP is required for both Teaching Kitchen events!

Head to the Events page on our website at https://turnpaughhwc.com/events/ to learn more + reserve your spot.

08/19/2026

🚨 CREATINE FLASH SALE — TODAY ONLY! 🚨

Today, Wednesday, August 19, we're taking 20% OFF our creatine for ONE DAY ONLY.

Shop here: https://shop.turnpaughhwc.com/products/creatine or in stores!

Creatine is not only for athletes or bodybuilders!

It's one of the most extensively researched supplements available, with decades of research behind its use—and we're continuing to learn more about benefits that extend well beyond the gym. It's one of the reasons creatine has become one of the supplements that impresses Dr. Turnpaugh the most!

Creatine helps support the body's ability to rapidly produce cellular energy, which is one reason it's so well known for supporting:

💪 Muscle strength + performance
🏃 Exercise recovery + training capacity
⚡ Cellular energy production
🧠 Brain energy + cognitive function
🌱 Muscle mass, function + healthy aging

Your muscles aren't the only tissues with high energy demands—your brain needs a tremendous amount of energy, too. That's why newer areas of creatine research are looking beyond athletic performance and examining its potential role in cognition, brain health, aging, recovery, and more.

⚡ SAVE 20% TODAY ONLY! ⚡

🛍 Shop online: shop.turnpaughhwc.com
📍 Or stop into one of our Turnpaugh Health supplement stores
⚠️ Limit 2 per customer

Sale ends tonight — don't miss it!

08/18/2026

🚨 CREATINE FLASH SALE — TOMORROW ONLY! 🚨

Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, we're taking 20% OFF our creatine for ONE DAY ONLY.

Creatine is not only for athletes or bodybuilders!

Creatine is one of the most extensively researched supplements available, with decades of research behind its use—and we're continuing to learn more about benefits that extend well beyond the gym, which is why it has become one of the supplements that impresses Dr. Turnpaugh the most!

Creatine helps support the body's ability to rapidly produce cellular energy, which is one reason it's so well known for supporting:

💪 Muscle strength + performance
🏃 Exercise recovery + training capacity
⚡ Cellular energy production
🧠 Brain energy + cognitive function
🌱 Muscle mass, function + healthy aging

Your muscles aren't the only tissues with high energy demands—your brain needs a tremendous amount of energy, too. That's why newer areas of creatine research are looking beyond athletic performance and examining its potential role in cognition, brain health, aging, recovery, and more.

Tomorrow only: Save 20% on creatine.

🗓 Wednesday, August 19
🛍 Shop online or in our Turnpaugh Health supplement stores
⚠️ Limit 2 per customer

Set a reminder—the sale lasts ONE DAY ONLY!

08/12/2026

Tomorrow night! There’s still time to RSVP! This is going to be so fun and cute!🐶😊🙏

Puppies, yoga, and an evening of pure joy? Yes, please. 🐶🧘

Join us for a 75-Minute Puppy Flow™ Wellness Experience at our Manheim office! This unique outdoor class combines a gentle yoga flow with plenty of opportunities to interact with adorable puppies, making for the perfect feel-good summer evening.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

📍 Turnpaugh Health – Manheim
107 West End Drive
Manheim, PA 17545

This event will be held outside on the lawn. All experience levels are welcome.

RSVP is required, and because space is limited, payment is due when you reserve your spot.

📞 To reserve your spot, call our Manheim office at 717-879-9899.

Grab a friend, bring your yoga mat, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of movement, laughter, and puppy snuggles. 💚🐾