Mold Illness & Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) – When Your Fatigue Has an Invisible Cause
How you react to mold exposure is completely unique to you, depending on your body chemistry and the function of your immune system.
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Are Food Sensitivities Behind Your “Mystery” Symptoms?
Your skin is whacky, you’re fatigued all the time, and let’s not even start on your stomach! At Vine Healthcare, we work to discover the root cause of your symptoms, and this search often starts with determining whether you have food sensitivities.
Magnesium Deficiency & Supplement Options
Magnesium is super important in the body. It’s a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure.
What is Pelvic Floor Therapy?
Interested in learning more about Pelvic Therapy and how it can benefit your health? Check out this informative interview with our new Abdominal/Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Natalie Dereka, PT.
Is Toxic Mold in Your Home Making You Sick
You might be surprised to hear this – but it’s very common for your home air quality to be more polluted than the air outside. This is due to poor air circulation, inadequate filtration, and indoor air contaminants. Learn more about what causes toxic mold illness and how to treat it here.
The Truth About Lyme Disease & Co-infections – Your Symptoms Are Not In Your Head
When it comes to Lyme disease it’s not only important you find a doctor with experience in treating this condition, but that you also find a doctor you trust and offers innovative solutions because finding treatments for Lyme disease and its coinfections can be a challenging and sometimes a long process.
Reactivated Epstein Barr Virus – What You Need to Know
Like so many other chronic illnesses that are on the rise in America, we are seeing an increase incidence of reactivated or chronic Epstein-Barr virus in our practice. What’s causing what’s normally an incredibly rare and benign condition to suddenly become such an issue for many? Let’s take a closer look.
Science is Unraveling the Mysterious Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Much of the research on CFS have only been released in the past year or two, but they all indicate one thing – Chronic fatigue syndrome is very real. It’s time we shine a light on this debilitating illness.
The Surprising Reason Your Skin Creams Don’t Work
If you’ve struggled with any unrelenting skin conditions, you’ve probably realized that skin creams and lotions don’t really help. This is because nearly every skin condition isn’t originating in the skin itself, but instead in the gut.
When Mast Cells Attack – Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition we’ve seen on the rise in our practice and across the country. It’s time to shed light on this perplexing condition and spread awareness so that those suffering can find relief and hope.
Is Low-Dose Naltrexone Your Missing Link?
Clinical studies show Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) yields amazing outcomes in immune regulation, pain reduction and symptom management.
When having gas isn’t such a bad thing – Ozone and all you need to know!
As an antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agent, ozone is an exceptional treatment option, especially since there are almost no negative side effects.
Glutathione: Our Most Potent Detoxifier
For my patients with immune dysfunction, glutathione is an almost automatic recommendation. But the benefits go far beyond the immune system.
POTS – Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
POTS symptoms are usually just the tip of the iceberg, pointing to the root cause of an issue. Once addressed, patients are able to live fully functional.
24 Essential Nutrients and Which Foods Provide Them
Ideally, we want to get all of our nutrients through diet rather than vitamins and supplements. This is extremely difficult with our current food supply and nutrient-poor soil and often times, vitamins and supplements are necessary. But eating ‘clean,’ healthy foods does in fact give us the best chance at meeting our nutritional needs. We…
Vitamin D: Cancer Fighter, Immune Booster and Bone Builder
Vitamin D may be one of the most beneficial but overlooked substances in the human body. It is also one of the most common deficiencies I see in my patients in our Functional Medicine practice at Vine Healthcare. Why Vitamin D matters 1. Vitamin D is responsible for building bone. It regulates the balance of…
What’s in Your Smoothie?
Purge your system of the daily bombardment from environmental, lifestyle, and internal toxins that are slowing you down, making you fat, causing pain, and leading to disease. Start out your day with a delicious and nutritious detoxifying smoothie! I always recommend ALL organic ingredients! OPTIONAL ITEMS: (can add all or just some) 1 scoop Vine…
Dr. Ellen’s Tips on How to Avoid Jet Lag
Here are my favorite tips to prevent the dreaded daytime fatigue, disturbed sleep, and difficulty concentrating known as Jet Lag: For a Few Days Before your Trip Prepare: Make sure your bags are packed and you have passport, visa, supplements/medications, destination places settled, and snacks. Don’t scramble at the last minute! Before departing, make sure…