About Kale Blossom

Helping you navigate a broken healthcare system.

Our health care system is necessary but it needs a major overhauling. We’ve heard from countless women over our combined thirty years in practice, and have even experienced this ourselves–that dedicated time, proper support and comprehensive care are not being provided.

Here at Kale Blossom, we offer sound information to help support your family’s holistic health + wellness journey. You’ll learn about possible symptoms & what they’re connected to, as well as the necessary steps to getting the care you need + deserve. Our main goal is to empower you to always advocate for you & your family’s health.

Real wellness for women + Moms

First & most importantly, we’re both Moms! Carly has two children, Rachel has six. Motherhood has taught us so much about life, health and matters of the heart. We hope this is evident in how we share and show up here in this space.Our goal is to be authentic and real, imperfect and honest. We’re here for it all!

How did we get here? (Our Story)

We first met in grad school. Carly was the shy Northerner and Rachel the friendly Southerner.

We spent the next 4 years with our heads buried in books, drinking lots of coffee, taking shopping breaks and endless exams, and often staying up way too late. The journey was both difficult and rewarding, and we enjoyed every step of it (for the most part, our adrenals disagreed!).

We graduated together – Rachel with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Carly a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Upon graduation, we each had our own plan as Rachel moved back to her southern roots in Georgia and Carly stayed to practice in Chicagoland. After a year, Carly was convinced to move to a warmer climate and landed in Atlanta near Rachel. We both married, had kids, and were involved in our own professional clinical practices.

Together for over a decade, we have celebrated victories (yay!) and supported each other through the hardships of motherhood + life. ‘Cause let’s face it – being a chick and a Mom while keeping it all together can be tough stuff!

Hi, I’m Rachel!

Well, hi there! I’m Dr. Rachel Marynowski, a licensed Naturopathic Physician & I’ve been in healthcare for over 20 years. After finishing my undergraduate degree in Public Health & working for a large hospital system, I completed my Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. In addition to my own functional medicine practice, I co-founded an integrative clinic with a birthing center, have written a children’s book & facilitate women’s therapy groups. Supporting both women & children by getting to root-cause health issues, while also empowering & educating, has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

I’m also a Mom to SIX kiddos! Including a set of surprise twins in my 40’s. My husband & I had always dreamed of having a big family & living on land with animals… & here we are! I love farmer’s markets, a quaint coffee shop, small town bookstores, & hanging out barefoot in my backyard with my chickens & kiddos.

I truly believe in the healing power of nature & the innate wisdom of the human body. I love helping women & their families live healthier, happier lives and you can, too. Carly & I are here to show you how!

Hi, I’m Carly!

Welcome! I’m Dr Carly Egoavil, a licensed Chiropractor & Functional Medicine leader with over 15 years of clinical experience. I have completed my studies in Biological Sciences, with an emphasis on human anatomy & physiology, earned my Doctorate in Chiropractic, and continue to study Functional Medicine, with particular interest in women’s and children’s health. As a provider, it is simply not enough to recognize illness, but to rather uncover and support the root cause – how true healing occurs.

My most important job is ‘Mother’, to two amazing children, an 11-year old daughter and 9-year old son, a loving Cocker Spaniel, Lucy, and wife to a hardworking foodie. I’m a mid-westerner at heart, with an appreciation for the beautiful South in which I call home. I enjoy a good magazine and a cup of coffee, watching my kids play sports, am re-energized by the sun, and continue to work on perfecting my gardening skills – work in progress!

True healing rarely happens in the doctor’s office, but rather in the choices we make daily – we all have the ability and power to heal from within. You can, too, and Rachel and I are here to show you how.

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You’ll find your way ladies, and we’re here to help. 🦋🩷

Women’s health | natural medicine | root cause medicine

Oompf. Say it like you mean it. 👊🩷😎

Truth wins | transparency in health care | who runs the CDC & FDA | pharmaceutical execs

Comment SCHOOL & we’ll send you our free guide on all things before the even sniffles start and during a cold or the flu. 🍎✏️

Also including a free trial of our low-tox swap app called nook. Studies have shown, if you can reduce or avoid chemicals in everyday products, your immune system stays stronger. 🩷💪

What other questions do you have for the upcoming cold/flu season? Fire away in the comments below & we’ll try to help!

Back to school | natural immune support | dr mom | natural medicine cabinet

We posted a reel on this yesterday & many of you asked for more info. So here you go. Always here to help in any way we can. 🩷🙏

Colonoscopies | gut health | functional medicine | natural medicine | bowel prep

We’re not saying to neglect your gut, colon or overall health!! And for the people who believe this saved them, that’s absolutely praise worthy. 🩷

Colorectal cancer screening matters. But screening and prevention aren’t the same thing. And colonoscopies are way outdated (in our humble opinions). We’d love to see less-invasive pill cam options.

There are other screening options that may be appropriate for”depending on their age, risk factors, symptoms, and medical history. (Talk with a trusted healthcare provider about which option best fits your situation.) But we also need NEW INNOVATIONS.

Common screening alternatives:
• FIT (fecal immunochemical test) – yearly
• High-sensitivity stool blood test (gFOBT) – yearly
• Stool DNA test (FIT-DNA, e.g., Cologuard®) – every 3 years for many average-risk adults
• CT colonography (“virtual colonoscopy”) – about every 5 years… we’d love to see more pill cam options.

We also use the GI Effects stool test in our practice. Tells us SO much about gut health, digestive enzymes +function, the bacterial terrain, inflammation, presence of blood, yeast or other overgrowth, presence of parasites & stagnant stool.

Now let’s talk about what may actually help reduce your risk in the first place:

🌿 Eat more fiber from vegetables, fruit, legumes, and whole foods.
🥦 Aim for a variety of colorful plants each week.
🏃 Move your body consistently.
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight if possible.
🚭 Don’t smoke.
🍷 Limit or avoid alcohol.
😴 Prioritize restorative sleep.
💩 Don’t ignore chronic constipation, rectal bleeding, or persistent changes in bowel habits.
🦠 Support a healthy gut microbiome with a fiber-rich diet and fermented foods if tolerated.
🩺 Know your family history and discuss earlier screening if you’re at increased risk.

Your daily habits matter. We need a healthcare conversation that’s not only about finding disease earlier but also about creating health long before disease has a chance to develop.

(This post is for education only and isn’t a substitute for individualized medical advice.)

Colonoscopies | old medical technology | gut health | bowel prep | PEG is a chemical

Thanks for being here with us. We hope this helps you feel seen. Because we do see you, we really do. 🩷🩷🩷🩷

If you’re looking for a provider who is more root cause focused, check out either of these two free websites. Both have a “find a doc” tab where you can enter in your zip code to see who’s close by. IFM.org or naturopathic.org

Perimenopause | support in perimenopause | functional medicine

So check in with yourself this beautiful Sunday morning… if you’re struggling with symptoms or health issues, see if they match up to the emotions connected to that part of the body??

Our bodies are so wise, they give us so many clues. We just have to listen. 🩷🙏

The mental and physical | emotions in organs | emotions are stored in the body | trauma | healing

This is sneaky business, don’t fall for it! 😎🫣😑

Artificial food dyes have been studied for decades, with research linking certain synthetic dyes to hyperactivity and behavioral changes in some children. Other research has raised questions about oxidative stress and inflammation, and even the C word.😭

If you’re trying to reduce your family’s exposure, reading ingredient labels is a great place to start. Small swaps really do add up. And keep an eye out for these new food dye names. 🌈🥕💛

You guys loved part 1, so here’s part 2! Shall we keep going? 😊We love sharing easy, common sense & also thought provoking health tips that our current system seems to forget or just now know. 🩷🙏

Healthy living | eczema | natural medicine | root cause medicine | mold | chronic strep as an adult

Give or take a few shots here in there. Regardless, it’s a lot.
💉 💉 💉 At what point can we ask if we’ve quite possibly gone too far down this slippery, money making slope? 😑🫣🤯

Not here to tell you what to think, just to think. 😎🩷💉

CDC schedule | vaccines for kids | vaccines for adults | vaccines for everyone