You’ve probably heard that eating salmon is good for you and that it’s an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. But do you really know all of the potential health benefits of salmon? The World’s Healthiest Foods breaks down salmon to help us understand the power of this food. Salmon is commonly known for having [...]
Sleep is a major issue for millions of people, and over long periods of time, insomnia can weaken one's constitutional health, immune system, and predispose one to illnesses. Many people take melatonin to help them regulate their sleep-wake cycle. Dr. Paula Whit-Enderby, MD, and Judith Balk, MPH, MD, two researchers,who have devoted much of their [...]
We are on the brink of a major health challenge. Never before has the human race been so bombarded by chemicals in their daily lives. Every day we are faced with hundreds of exposures to chemicals in our toothpastes, our water bottles, our dry-cleaned clothing, the pollution in the air around us, and pesticides used [...]
Many of the patients who come to our clinic want to know what they can do to improve their thyroid function without resorting to synthetic medicines or even glandular nutraceuticals. There is mounting evidence that certain foods can interfere with thyroid function, making a patient appear clinically as though he/she has a thyroid disorder when [...]
For the past 10 years, women have been streaming into my office often reporting the same symptoms: I do not recognize myself! I am cranky and a bit depressed. I can’t sleep. I have no sex drive. I cannot remember anything! I have hot flashes, and my period is early/late/irregular and making me nuts! Honestly, [...]
There are patients who experience fatigue on a daily basis and those who are debilitated by fatigue often referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. While they vary in their causes and treatment at Holistica Integrative Care, we address fatigue on both ends of the spectrum. Some people report that they have difficulty getting out of [...]
