Fountain of youth draws closer with promising treatment called NAD+
Many adults spend a lot of time and money trying to look younger – topical creams, makeup, hairstyles, clothing and even surgical treatments. They may work, but inside, your body is still aging. You may feel groggy or lack energy. You may experience chronic pain or inflammation. You may [...]
Research offers new optimism for Alzheimer’s patients
Dale Bredesen, MD One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. In fact, neurodegenerative disorders kill more Americans than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s why pioneering research from experts like Dr. Dale Bredesen is so [...]
Spring cleaning: Your body needs a refresh, too
Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in households across America. We spend hours, even entire weekends, dusting and de-cluttering, sweeping and scrubbing. The result is a pristine home that shines inside and out. Now, if we only spent the same amount of energy taking care of our bodies... Just [...]
Oxygen: The Greatest Nutrient
By Carol L. Roberts, MD, ABIHM This article was featured in the Spring Edition of Essential Naples magazine. HBOT FREE GUIDE When we talk about slowing down the aging process, we usually start with lifestyle - exercise and good nutrition. There is one nutrient that no one thinks of as [...]
Heart-Healthy Eating with the Cardiometabolic Food Plan
Jump to Recipes February is American Heart Health Month. When looking for heart-healthy recommendations like eating for heart health and exercising for heart-health, our functional medicine practitioners investigate a patient’s unique needs, offer education and guide individuals through customized wellness plans to adapt their lifestyle for heart health. Heart [...]
Naples Center for Functional Medicine now offers FastVitaminIV therapy service
Naples Center for Functional Medicine has expanded its IV therapy services to include FastVitaminIV. The proprietary blend contains 19 health-promoting vitamins, minerals and amino acids. What are IV therapies? Quick-acting and more effective than oral supplements, IV therapy infuses nutrients directly into the bloodstream. This allows a patient’s body [...]
Zucchini-Parmesan Pancakes
Ingredients: 2 medium unpeeled zucchinis, grated with a box grater (about 3 cups) 1 small shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup) 2 large eggs, lightly beaten using a fork 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped, fresh thyme 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 [...]
VIDEO: Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
What is post-COVID-19 syndrome? What happens to individuals after they have had COVID-19? Recovery from COVID-19 is creating a new set of uncertainties and battles the world has not previously known. The long-lasting impacts of COVID-19 are still being discovered and documented. Mount Sinai Hospital in New York just opened the first Center [...]
My Breast Cancer Story & Advocacy for Estrogen – By D. Lindsey Berkson, MA, DC, CNS, DACBN, CAN
In the September 2020 Issue of Townsend Letter, Dr. Berkson shares her personal battle with a rare breast cancer and her advocacy for estrogen and hormone therapy in this two-part series entitled Estrogen Vindication. Part One: Part 1: Estrogen and the WHI Part Two: Physiology of estrogen [...]
Bioidentical hormone information & essential aging tips for women from Carol Roberts, MD, ABIHM
It’s no secret, as we age our appearance changes but so does the way we feel. The greater our age, the less natural lubrication occurs in our bodies and things start drying out. This is a result of diminished sex hormones in our midlives. Hormone replacement therapy, using real hormones, is a natural solution [...]