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Month: August 2009

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How is Low Back Pain Connected to Stress?

Dr. Sarah August 25, 2009

It has been estimated that two-thirds of adults suffer from low back pain at some point in their life. Low back pain (LBP) has many etiologies that include spinal misalignment, osteoporosis, compression fractures, herniated discs, and other chronic diseases or...

Latest FDA Ruling about Mercury

Dr. Sarah August 23, 2009

Even after all the scientific proof that mercury is a neurotoxin and danger to children and pregnant women, the FDA decides to water it down with their latest warning. Here's the article from Dr. Mercola: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/08/22/FDA-has-the-Audacity-to-Claim-Mercury-is-Completely-Harmless.aspx...

Striving for Peace in a Whirlwind

ReisaM August 19, 2009July 19, 2018

Dealing with the information deluge: learning when to padde out, when to ride the wave and when to relax on the beach....

Proof of the Merger of Eastern Medicine & Modern Day Science?

Dr. Sarah August 17, 2009

Recently, Dr. Mercola posted an article from a journal which revealed that the human body emits visible light 1,000 times less intense than what the human eye can perceive. The light is thought to be a result of free radical...

The Latest News on Vitamin D (Dr. Mercola)

Dr. Sarah August 14, 2009

Vitamin D- Breaking News in Cancer Highlights (Dr. Mercola): According to Dr. Garland: It is projected that raising the minimum year-around serum 25(OH)D [vitamin D] level to 40-60 ng/ml would prevent approximately 58,000 new cases of breast cancer and 49,000...

The Lash Lowdown

ReisaM August 13, 2009July 19, 2018

Giving you the skinny on the thick!...

Skin Care Tips: Bar Not.

ReisaM August 9, 2009

I highly recommend liquid soap over bar form. Bar soaps can harbor bacteria, which you then spread onto whatever part of the body it contacts. Now, if you share the bar, the consequences worsen. When you use liquid soap with...

Blood Sugar and Cholesterol

Dr. Sarah August 3, 2009

Dear Dr. Sarah, Could you please explain the link between blood sugar and cholesterol? Sincerely, Denise Dear Denise, Recently, I posted a link on my website by Dr. Rick Diva entitled "The Truth About Blood Sugar" (http://dr-lobisco.com/blog/?p=125). In this article,...

For Immediate Release: The Essential Organic Facial

ReisaM August 2, 2009

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To Stop is To Start

ReisaM August 2, 2009July 19, 2018

In taking pause, we are able to continue better....

Reisa Mehlman

As a New York State Licensed Aesthetician, New York State Licensed Nail Specialist, and the Director of Living Well Healing Arts Center & Spa, Reisa combines her love of spa services and healing arts to achieve optimum skin and nail health, create greater overall wellness and bring forth our optimal, individual beauty.

"I believe that the day spa should be an instant getaway; a place that is quiet without being stuffy, relaxed, elegant and yet entirely comfy. You should feel warm and welcome, surrounded by people who care about you and what they are doing. This is the environment we strive to create at Living Well Healing Arts Center & Spa. Here, you are never just the "next" number; we allow ample time for your services, offer a flexible schedule and can be reached after hours. After all, to me, spa craft is not really a business, it's a lifestyle."
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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.