Panka Natural Health

You've heard us mention the Eden Prairie springs before. Since 2021, we've personally tested both springs using mineral analysis, and we know many of you rely on this water as your primary drinking source. So when several people brought a new concern to our attention this week, we wanted to pass it along.

The concern involves herbicide use near Fredrick-Miller Spring as part of buckthorn removal. Buckthorn is an aggressive invasive shrub, and the traditional way of removing it treats the cut stumps with herbicide, which raises understandable questions about what could reach the groundwater that feeds the spring.

A community petition is asking local decision-makers to:

-Avoid herbicide use near Fredrick-Miller Spring and its water source

-Prioritize non-chemical removal methods, such as volunteer trimming and hand-pulling

-Put the protection of clean drinking water first

-Seek community input before approving any herbicide application near the spring

If this resonates with you, we encourage you to read the petition and consider adding your signature in support of a healthier community and environment.

Thank you 💚

It's not only about pollen.

Our latest newsletter covers four things about allergies your allergist probably hasn't told you, including the gut and hormone connections, a phenomenon called Oral Allergy Syndrome, and why daily antihistamines aren't really a long-term answer.

"Everything looks normal"

That's one of the most common things we hear, and here's why it happens:

Lab reference ranges are population averages. They're built from general testing populations and tell you whether you fall outside a wide statistical range, not whether your levels are optimal.

There's a meaningful difference between not disease and thriving.

At Panka Natural Health, we interpret labs through a functional lens, looking for subtle patterns and early shifts that signal the body is moving in the wrong direction before things become a diagnosable condition.

Take a ferritin value of 30 ng/dL. That may look "normal" on a standard report, but that's borderline iron deficiency. That's something we can be proactive about, preventing nutrient depletion and iron deficiency anemia before it takes hold.

If you've been told everything looks fine but you know something is off, that's worth exploring.

Book a consultation at pankanaturalhealth.com

Happy New Year from the Panka Natural Health family!

What a year 2025 has been. We saw more patients than ever, built amazing partnerships across the Twin Cities, and had the honor of speaking at several community wellness events throughout the year.

Dr. Haley deepened her focus on women's health, breast cancer support, and treating little ones, while expanding her expertise in methylation/MTHFR/COMT testing and hormone analysis.

Dr. Jacob has honed his focus on cardiovascular and neurologic health, curating his unique lab panel for dementia prevention and brain health.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Jacob serves with Hopkins Business and Civic Association and the Minnesota Association of Naturopathic Physicians (MNANP) legislative committee, while Dr. Haley continues serving on the MNANP Board of Directors as Secretary, both supporting and advocating for our profession statewide.

Personally? Dr. Haley ran her first long-distance races, and our little one starts Kindergarten this year!

Like any year of real growth, 2025 had its challenges, but we've emerged with renewed energy and vision for what's possible at PNH. 

Speaking of vision, we have BIG news to share! 

We're expanding! ✨

We'll be doubling our clinic space by taking over the area next door. Don't worry, we're not moving—just making room for more!

This expansion means we can serve more patients, create a more comfortable healing environment, and continue building the integrative practice we've always envisioned. We're so excited about what this growth will allow us to offer you and our community.

We're also thrilled to welcome a student intern this January who will be shadowing and learning alongside us.

Thank you for being part of our community. Your trust and support make all of this possible.

Here's to new beginnings in 2026! 🥳