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The Different Types of Eating Disorders: Do You Recognize Any of These Symptoms?

Understanding Eating Disorders Educational Series (Part 3)

Dr. Sarah July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

We live in a time where “health” marketers and influencers have used destructive dietary memes to manipulatively, or unintentionally, reinforce their protocols and restrictive nutritional practices. Concerningly, these current popularized approaches to nutrition, health, and fitness, if not scrutinized, could be perpetuating and fueling health anxiety, false anxiety, and eating disorders. The rise in...

Understanding Eating Disorders Educational Series (Part 2)

Dr. Sarah July 15, 2022July 15, 2022

We are living at a time where “health and wellness” marketing preys upon our insecurities. By worshipping thinness, portraying unattainable beauty standards, and promoting purification of the body as a sanctity, restrictive food practices are being manipulatively and dangerously applauded. What is even more damaging is that many health influencers, intentionally or unintentionally, are...

Is That Potato Chip A Drug? Could You Be a Food Addict?

Dr. Sarah June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

Unlike alcohol or drugs, food is essential for life. Though some diet culture enthusiasts may disagree, we need a balance and variety of all foods in our diet to thrive physically, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Previously, I discussed the damage that diet and wellness culture have had on healthcare and society. I purposely covered...

When Living in Wellness Culture Becomes a Sick Society

Dr. Sarah June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

What if striving to be healthy was actually making you sick? If you are: living with the belief that you have to eat perfectly, or close to perfect, to avoid disease and/or operating within a wellness and diet culture mindset … you may be doing more harm than good to your mental and physical...

How Mind-Body and Integrative Medicine Can Change Your Genetic Destiny for Better Health

Dr. Sarah April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

Did you know that meditation, yoga, and mind-body practices can make you healthier? The evidence has been exploding on the many associations between mindset, lifestyle, and mindfulness-based practices and better brain and body functioning, so this is probably not surprising. Now, for a not-so-obvious connection: Did you know that these techniques can also change...

Purpose and Spirituality in Medicine with Essentially Everything About Essential Oils

Dr. Sarah April 9, 2022April 9, 2022

Right now, we are in the midst of a fear epidemic. It can be hard to detach ourselves from the addictive nature of the news, social media, and advertising, all of which perpetuate this contagious, negative emotion. Yet, if we stay stuck in this amygdala hijack, it is to our own and society’s detriment....

How Fear Harms the Mind-Body & Using the Power of Hope and Belief to Heal from Trauma: Mindset as Medicine 3

Dr. Sarah April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

In the previous articles in this series, I’ve highlighted how past traumas can negatively impact our mind and body. Furthermore, the unrelenting stress from the current state of our world can add to these effects. This has led to a rise in mental and physical health issues. We have the opportunity to lessen the...

Dissolving the Mental Blocks to a Positive Mindset Part 2: Rewiring the Brain to Heal from Trauma

Dr. Sarah March 26, 2022March 26, 2022

Staying positive and looking for the good things in life is challenging during a global health crisis, foreign war, and economic uncertainty. Add in the rise in polarization, social disconnection, and an unprecedented increase in mental health issues and it almost seems impossible. Survival and functioning day-by-day forces most of us to push forward...

America’s Mental Health Crisis- Why We Need Holistic Help and Overcoming the Barriers to Care

Dr. Sarah March 12, 2022March 12, 2022

It is becoming crystal clear that mental health is something that needs attention and is just as critical as any medical diagnosis. The impact on the individual and society as a whole is tremendous. Recently, the White House brought attention to the dire state of our struggling nation. According to the government website: Our...

Human Connection & The Eight Benefits of Hugging

Dr. Sarah March 5, 2022March 5, 2022

We’ve been in a bit of a catch 22 coming into 2022. The benefits of human connection and social support on our emotional and mental health have never been as poignant as it is now. For almost two years, the need for connection and touch has been overpowered by the fear of contagion and...

About Dr. Sarah Lobisco

Dr. LoBisco has been in holistic healthcare for over 10 years. She became interested in holistic medicine when she was able to heal two herniated discs through nutrition, yoga, supplementation, and chiropractic. She has mentored with holistic practices throughout New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. In addition to her Naturopathic and Functional Medical training, Dr. LoBisco has extensive training in a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic essential oils, nutraceuticals, herbs, whole food supplements, nutritional medicine, and mind-body therapies. She is a graduate of the accredited, four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. This program includes clinical rotations and a demanding scientific curriculum in integrating conventional and natural medicine. Dr. LoBisco holds her license from the state of Vermont.

Dr. LoBisco has completed her postdoctoral training as a certified functional medicine practitioner. She is also certified in Applied Kinesiology and holds a BA in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has contributed as an item writer for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE)and has several articles that have been published in the Naturopathic Doctor News and Review Digest (NDNR) and the Townsend Letter, both physician- based journals. Dr. LoBisco is also a hired speaker on integrative medical topics for medical professionals.

Dr. LoBisco currently incorporates her training in holistic medical practices and conventional medicine through writing, researching, private practice, and through her independent contracting work for companies regarding supplements, nutraceuticals, essential oils, and medical foods. She has a small, private wellness consultation practice through telephone and Skype. Dr. LoBisco also enjoys continuing to educate and empower her readers through her blogs and social media. Her new book, BreakFree Medicine, is now available on Amazon and through Barnes & Noble. Please inquire here for more specific information.