My Top 5 “R”esolutions
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Are you successful at persevering and making the changes you desire? If not, don’t fret, here are some helpful tips.
PANS & PANDAS – What You Need to Know
PANS & PANDAS are pediatric illnesses characterized by abrupt onset neuropsychiatric symptoms. Here’s a little science and history about these diseases.
Molecular Mimicry: A Case of Friendly Fire
Sometimes our bodies can get it wrong and attacks itself. This is thought to be result of molecular mimicry. Learn more here…
Health Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing
Several years ago dry brushing was touted as a simple and very successful way of reducing cellulite. While I am all for getting rid of those unsightly lumps of bumps, I am more concerned with overall wellness and optimizing detoxification. Dry brushing is an incredible way to assist the body’s natural ability to eliminate toxins.…
Live with Vitality – 10 Top Tips for Cutting Out Sugar
For years we have been telling our patients about the negative impact sugar has on their health. Countless individuals have completely changed the trajectory of their health by removing sugar from their diets. In 2016, Dr. Scott Antoine and I and all of our staff at Vine Healthcare are focusing on VITALITY – ‘the state…
5 Healthy and Creative Gift Ideas
What do you get for the person that seems to have everything? Or the person who is chronically ill? Or for those that are super health conscious? THESE ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES: (In no particular order) #1: Lavender Infused Magnesium Bath Salt Gift Jars Magnesium may be one of the most important minerals in the…
When Pain is the Problem
The Institute of Medicine estimates that 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. This is even more alarming when you consider that the population of the United States is currently 318 million. Chronic pain can limit enjoyable activities and, when severe, can result in significant loss of function and feelings of hopelessness if pain is…
Cocktail Hour – Why a Myer’s Cocktail Might Be Just What You Need
Are you fatigued? Frequently ill? Feeling depressed? Perhaps intravenous micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) therapy is just what you need. John Myers, MD, a physician from Baltimore, MD pioneered the use of intravenous micronutrients as part of treatment protocols for varying medical conditions. After he died in 1984, Dr. Alan Gaby, MD continued his work of administering IV…
Constipated? 10 Causes and 18 Solutions
Yuck! Who likes to think about, let alone talk about, poop? In our office, I talk about bowel habits and regularity with each of my patients. Why? Because it is a great indicator of what is happening inside the body and poor GI health is often at the root of chronic health conditions. In other…
Ultimate Guide to Ragweed’s Clock
Mid-August typically marks the opening of ragweed season, with diminishing daylight and lengthening night time that can stimulate plant pollination. The season peaks in late August, and typically ends by mid-September. Ragweed grows most commonly in the Eastern and Midwest US states, and it lives only one season. During its short life, ragweed can wreak…
