A mild winter across the Northeast is ushering in pollen season earlier than usual this year. Getting a jump on a seasonal allergy one effective way to help control symptoms, and the time to act is now.
In our current culture, our lifestyle accelerates the aging process. Utilizing the systems and processes-based approach of functional medicine can help to decelerate aging. Stedman’s Medical Dictionary defines aging as, “the gradual deterioration of a mature organism resulting from time-dependent, irreversible changes in structure that are intrinsic to the particular species, and that eventually leads to decreased ability to cope with the stresses of the environment, thereby increasing the probability of death”
Good health is built from a series of individual choices we make on a daily basis. As we age, good health is something we think about more often, treasure deeply. We invest in our health rather than take it for granted.
QUESTION: “What can I do to prevent and treat my seasonal allergies other than conventional medicines?” Answer by Integrative Clinical Pharmacist Scott Berliner, RPh, and Medical Director Henri Roca, MD: Seasonal allergies can surely put a damper on energy and vitality. Allergies are a series of symptoms caused by irritation from outside triggers.
IV vitamin and mineral therapy, often referred to as a Myers cocktail, has been used for countless individuals over the past four decades. Each cocktail recipe is tailored to address specific symptoms, such as chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, muscle aches, pains, muscle spasms and twitches. Intravenous vitamin and mineral therapy can also be useful for: [...]
Lyme disease is a challenging infectious disease to treat that, if not treated completely, could lead to a chronic condition. The challenge is made more difficult by the co-occurrence of several other troublesome bacteria with the Lyme bacteria. A full evaluation and treatment addresses the signs and symptoms of all of these bacteria. The infections [...]
The reproductive hormones (estrogen, progesterone and testosterone) are considered “master regulators.” They affect not only fertility and reproduction, but also mood, concentration, strength, stamina, resiliency, metabolism, inflammation, flexibility, and sleep. If you have issues with any of these, reproductive hormone balancing may help.