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Spice Up Your Plate for Health-Recent Highlights on Food as Medicine!

Dr. Sarah July 28, 2014November 28, 2017

The top holistic, wellness, nutrition, nutrigenomics, and integrative medicine health news for July is posted on my homepage. Some of the highlights include: Quinoa- is it okay for celiacs? Why watermelon has health uses beyond its childhood game...

The Toxic Mold Connection to Lyme, Autoimmunity, and Your Health

Dr. Sarah July 23, 2014August 24, 2018

This week on my homepage, I discussed how toxins such as chemicals, pesticides, dirty electricity, and stress, can trump our health. However, I also provided solutions on how to modulate this. There's not enough time or space to go...

Are Eyelash Extensions Safe?

ReisaM July 20, 2014July 19, 2018

An Eye Opening Exposé from An Experienced Eyelash Extensionist So, you are thinking about having eye lash extensions applied; or maybe you already have them. You're wondering if eyelash extensions could damage your natural eye lashes. You've heard the...

How Kids Health Relates to Parents’ Nutritional and Lifestyle Choices

Dr. Sarah July 14, 2014November 28, 2017

This week's topic is on how our lifestyle choices affect our children. Specifically, I will focus on nutrition and environmental exposures. I have discussed the role of epigenetics and nutrigenomics in the past. For those of you who...

How Kids Health Relates to Parents’ Nutritional and Lifestyle Choices

Dr. Sarah July 14, 2014November 28, 2017

Natural Alternatives For Pain Relief

Dr. Sarah July 7, 2014November 28, 2017

On my homepage blog, I discussed the wide use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). In fact, according to Medscape, more than 70 million prescriptions are written in the United States every year for them. I discussed the side...

4 Natural Ways to Modulate Cancer Risk

Dr. Sarah June 30, 2014November 28, 2017

The month of June was full of amazing headlines in holistic health, functional medicine, nutrition, and wellness. My top reads for June 2014 on my website include: how inactivity increases cancer riskhow stress triggers microbes to form plaques...

Updates on the Power of Your Gut Bugs

Dr. Sarah June 23, 2014November 28, 2017

If you've been following health news, you're probably one of the many who are swallowing down your capsule containing of billions of bugs daily. Of course, I'm speaking about your probiotics. Probiotics are supplements that consist of various species...

Examples of True Health Reform As a Result of Our Everyday Choices

Dr. Sarah June 17, 2014November 29, 2017

This blog is the positive spin to my update on our nation's sad healthcare statistics. I reviewed: · the rising numbers of deaths by medication and doctor errors · how the U.S. continues to place last in healthcare quality...

A Drop of Lemon Essential Oil Goes a Long Way

Dr. Sarah June 9, 2014November 29, 2017

14.00 Waking up in the morning and having a warm glass of lemon water can be a "moving and cleansing experience." But, the power of lemon essential oil goes far beyond that. In my blog, Why Meditation (& Stress...

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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.