IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATES
We are monitoring recommendations from the CDC and Florida Department of Health closely and are committed to implementing practices and procedures to keep our patients, staff and community safe. For the health and safety of all patients and staff, especially high-risk patients, our office is taking strict measures to decrease [...]
Immune-boosting tips to consider during coronavirus, flu outbreak
Many of our patients at Naples Center for Functional Medicine have asked what they can do to help protect against the coronavirus, flu, common cold and other infectious diseases. The Institute of Functional Medicine offers a list of prevention tips and immunity-boosting actions, and our experienced practitioners also [...]
Vegan Hot Cross Buns
Ingredients: Dough 2 1/4teaspoons organic yeast 1teaspoon organic sugar 1/2cuplukewarm water 3/4cuproom temperature/lukewarm unsweetened organic non-dairy milk 1/3cupoil 3/4teaspoonsalt 1 1/2teaspoons organic ground cinnamon 1/2teaspoon organic ground nutmeg 1/4cup organic sugar 1tablespoon organic orange zest 1tablespoon organic lemon zest 3 1/2 - 4cups organicall-purpose flour 1/2cup organic raisins 1/4cup [...]
Welcome Dr. Lindsey Berkson, hormone scholar & nutritionist
Naples Center for Functional Medicine has added Dr. Lindsey Berkson to its team of experienced physicians, bringing another perspective to the growing practice. Berkson’s specialty is evaluating the relationship between hormones, nutrition and digestion, creating an individualized health care plan that optimizes patients’ overall health, wellness and lifestyle. One of [...]
Free seminar outlining health benefits of CBD & medical marijuana
Naples Center for Functional Medicine will host a complimentary, physician-led seminar on March 18 examining the extensive list of conditions that can be treated naturally by CBD and medical marijuana. “Going Green: The Health Benefits of CBD and Medical Cannabis” will explore the growing use of CBD oil and medical [...]
Science, research changes public perception of the cannabis plant
By Dr. Carol L. Roberts In recent years, we have been treated to a dramatic about-face in the public image of a once maligned plant – cannabis. Cannabis, of course, is the marijuana plant. It has been a valued friend of the human race for at least 2,700 years, when [...]
Green Goddess Pizza
Ingredients: Pizza crust: 2 cups organic spinach and kale 1/2 cup grated organic mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated organic parmesan cheese 2 large organic eggs 1 organic garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 teaspoon each: sea salt and black pepper Pesto pizza sauce: 1/4 cup each: organic basil and [...]
Roasted Salmon with Kale-Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 1 (6-oz.) wild salmon fillet Organic cooking spray 1 teaspoon organic olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced organic lacinato kale 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Citrus Dressing (instructions below) 5 organic seedless red grapes, halved [...]
Hormone replacement therapy offers safe, natural solution for menopausal women
By Carol L. Roberts, MD, ABIHM They say nothing in this world is certain, except death and taxes. For women, I’d like to add a third item to the list – menopause. At some point, women’s bodies begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone, hormones that regulate body functions, preserve [...]
Vegan Roasted Root Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons organic agave nectar 5 medium organic parsnips, scrubbed well, or peeled 5 medium organic purple carrots, scrubbed well, or peeled 2 medium organic sweet potatoes 1 large organic beet Salt and pepper 4 [...]