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 [...]
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 offers IV therapy service
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 to bypass the need for absorption through the intestinal tract. Instead, their body can immediately begin using, and benefiting from, the liquid nutrients. What are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Supermarket shopping: 5 tips to shop quickly, eat healthy
Go right to recipes For many people, supermarket shopping is a mundane, mindless activity, much like showering, taking out the trash or washing dirty laundry. That is part of the problem. Shoppers often go to the grocery store without a plan. They graze up and down each aisle, tossing food and drinks at [...]
Grain-Free Berry Crisp
Ingredients: BERRIES 7-8 cups organic mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) 3 Tbsp organic maple syrup 2 Tbsp organic arrowroot starch (or cornstarch or gluten-free flour) 1 Tbsp organic lemon juice CRISP 1 cup organic almond flour (or almond meal) ⅔ cup shredded or desiccated coconut (or sub almond flour or rolled oats if OK with grains) 1 cup roughly chopped organic pecans (or other nut of choice) ½ cup coconut sugar (or organic cane sugar) ½ tsp sea salt [...]
Healthy Orange Chicken (Paleo + Gluten Free)
Looking for a lighter version of one of your take-out favorites? Make this organic orange chicken recipe, courtesy of The Clean Eating Couple, and pair with your favorite green veggies for a healthy dinner at home! Ingredients: 2 lbs organic, free-range boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 cups organic steamed broccoli [...]
