We at South Florida Integrative Health Center would like to take this time to wish everyone a happy and healthy year. Although last year has been a difficult and challenging year, there is now a new opportunity to bring in healthy changes in mind, body and soul. We are very grateful for each and every …
The Healing Foods Of Rosh Hashana for a Healthy New Year. Read More »
https://news.weill.cornell.edu/news/2015/11/obesity-leads-to-silent-vitamin-a-deficiency-in-major-organs With all the talk about Vitamin D, its sister vitamin, Vitamin A is not getting the attention it deserves. It is one of the very important fat-soluble vitamins: Vitamins A, D, E and K. This article shows that obesity impairs the body\’s ability to use vitamin A and it can lead to deficiencies in …
Every day we are exposed to hundreds of toxic chemicals through products like medications, pesticides, processed foods, cleaning products, pollution and cosmetics. As the chemicals increase so do chronic diseases. What does it mean when a chemical is called an endocrine-disrupter. These are chemicals that can interfere with the body\’s hormone system. Some can mimic …
Did you ever notice after a stressful event, maybe a deadline, a speech, anything that makes you feel really anxious and then afterwards you feel a cold coming on. Yes, stress releases a hormone called cortisol because your body and mind perceive something is wrong, although the stressful event could be all in your head. …
What does detoxification mean to you? Is it getting rid of animal foods and drinking juices ? Is it fasting for days? Ask yourself what is your goal and somewhere in that answer should be to be healthier. An important part of being healthier is to keep as much muscle and lose excess fat. That …
Early in my career as a Nurse Practitioner , I would make home visits to the elderly. There I would do primary care. I would check their medications, diagnose and prescribe; the usual for a primary care office visit. But one thing was different. I could observe their home environment and often I would find …
Source: Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, 2nd Edition Drugs and categories: Nutrients lowered: Anti-Inflammatory meds (NSAIDS, Aspirin, Prednisone)- Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6,B12,Folic Acid. Diuretics (Lasix, HCTZ, Aldactone)- Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, B1, Vitamin C and Zinc. Cardiovascular Drugs (ACE inhibitors, Lisinopril, Vasotec)- Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1. Beta Blockers (Lopressor, metoprolol)- Coenzyme Q10. …
The body is exposed to numerous chemicals everyday. Many of these are found in our food, air and water. Its when we reach the tipping point and there is that one chemical too much, that our detox system becomes overloaded. Our liver is the most important organ in the body involved in detoxification. Liver detoxification …
We always wonder when we have a reaction to food, whether we are sensitive to that food or not. Finally, an easy test that uses methods that detect both IgG antibody and Immune Complexes together to determine the reactivity of each sample against a wide variety of food antigens. Often other testing measures IgG alone!! …
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