Every day, I thank the universe that I am able to make a
\nliving through applying the combination of some of my passions: <\/p>\n
1. Researching, learning, and presenting what I learn in the
\nfield of integrative, conventional, and holistic medicine<\/p>\n
2. Making a difference in people’s lives.<\/p>\n
I take joy with sharing my latest findings with my current and upcoming
\nestablished clients, as they work toward more vibrant, healthy, and joyous
\nlives.<\/p>\n
3. Fulfilling my mission to shift the current fear based perception in health
\nto a proactive approach, which is not exclusive in modalities, but integrative
\nin approaches. This model is based on taking action toward health vs. running
\nfrom fear of disease and death. <\/p>\n
The emphasis is based on understanding and working with the body’s innate
\nhealing potential while shining a cautionary light on the current reactionary
\nhealth care model.<\/p>\n
Currently, I am enjoying my weekly office day of catching up
\non health podcasts and webinars, writing, and researching upcoming clients’
\npaperwork. (Dr. Gonzalez and HayHouse radio play in the background discussing
\nthe topics of enzyme therapy, organic foods, integrative therapies, and living
\na life of passion!). <\/p>\n
Chart work is probably the most exciting and most exhaustive process for me. I
\nlove this time to really dig into the biochemistry and mechanisms behind
\nvarious disease manifestations and focusing on integrative approaches to
\nsupport and reinvigorate the body out of pathology and into higher functioning.<\/p>\n
The exhaustion sets in when my research mind gets engrossed in to the
\nfunctional medicine model of mechanism. I can get caught up for hours as my
\nbrain digs deeper and deeper into the genetic, biochemical, and individualized
\nvariances in the causes and progression of the process in the body!<\/p>\n
The good news is every day is different and I am rewarded away from a replay of
\nthe movie Groundhog Day<\/i>, as two people with the same “diagnostic
\nlabel” could require two very different wellness plans. The challenge
\ncomes with pulling myself away from PubMed and cyberspace into real life. <\/p>\n
I love you readers who follow us here at Living Well! <\/p>\n
I hope that this blog provides a glimpse into all the good news about the
\nlatest updates and findings on the efficacy of holistic and natural methods. <\/p>\n
I also hope it provides the consumer with more informed decision making! In the
\nhealth industry, a caution is warranted as all other industries that are driven
\nby profit. <\/p>\n
Therefore, I do not think it is wise to blindly apply any modality, natural or
\npharmaceutical, to alleviate any symptom for long-term without digging into the
\ncause of the problem. <\/p>\n
Last week, I blogged on brain health. <\/p>\n
Continuing on this topic, here’s a highlight in this area:<\/p>\n
Niacin for ADHD, Schizophrenia, Source: Mercola, J. Could Chronic Let’s use the above as an example of one of the frustrations 1. For those with a deficiency in niacin, why use a strong medication with side 2. For those whose issue is more than a niacin deficiency, or the underlying This is why I feel the investment in treating the cause in the first place is Every day, I thank the universe that I am able to make a living through applying the combination of some of my passions: 1. Researching, learning, and presenting what I learn in the field of integrative, conventional, and holistic…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":109,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[116,223,403,408,417,425,489,509,550,565,567,574,640,641,643,650,776,837,872,873,880,884,887,890,893,904],"class_list":["post-11374","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-brain-health","tag-dementia","tag-functional-medicine","tag-functional-medicine-and-ballston-spa-ny","tag-functional-medicine-and-naturopathic-doctor-in-ny","tag-functional-medicine-and-saratoga-springs-ny","tag-gut-brain","tag-health-clinic-and-ballston-spa-ny","tag-holidays","tag-holistic-doctor-and-albany-ny","tag-holistic-doctor-and-clifton-park","tag-holistic-doctor-and-saratoga-springs","tag-integrative-doctor-and-ballston-spa","tag-integrative-doctor-and-ballston-spa-ny","tag-integrative-doctor-and-ny","tag-integrative-health-center-and-ballston-spa-ny","tag-mood","tag-natural-treatments-and-alzheimers-disease","tag-naturopathic-doctor-and-clifton-park","tag-naturopathic-doctor-and-clifton-park-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-and-glens-falls","tag-naturopathic-doctor-and-latham-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctor-and-saratoga","tag-naturopathic-doctor-and-saratoga-springs-ny","tag-naturopathic-doctors-and-new-york","tag-naturopathic-physician-and-ny"],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\nAlcoholism, and Depression<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n\n
\n widespread nutritional imbalances, some of which have a marked influence
\n on psychiatric health, such as niacin<\/li>\n
\n which includes mental symptoms such as irrational anger, feelings of
\n persecution, mania, and dementia<\/li>\n
\n supplementation to be a very effective treatment option for mental
\n illnesses such as schizophrenia. In studies using 3,000 milligrams of
\n niacin a day, an astounding 80 percent of schizophrenia cases were
\n resolved<\/li>\n
\n successfully treat attention deficit disorder, general psychosis,
\n obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and violent behavior<\/li>\n
\n hard-to-treat superbugs, including antibiotic-resistance staph infections.
\n The research showed high doses of the vitamin boosted the immune system
\n 1,000 fold, effectively killing off the harmful bugs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nNiacin Deficiency Be a Root Cause of Increase in “Deranged” Violent
\nCrimes? October 21, 2012. Mercola.com.
\nhttp:\/\/articles.mercola.com\/sites\/articles\/archive\/2012\/10\/21\/pellagra-causes-violent-crimes.aspx?e_cid=20121021_SNL_Art_1<\/p>\n
\nI encounter when I spend hours pouring over individualized plans to treat the
\ncause and others treat only the symptoms:<\/p>\n
\neffect or apply high dose of another vitamin which doesn’t address the issue?
\nIf you need niacin is someone making sure that high doses aren’t creating a
\ndeficiency and imbalance in another vitamin?<\/p>\n
\ncause of this B-vitamin deficiency isn’t treated (such as chronic inflammation,
\nblood sugar deregulation, toxicity), ultimately, the results will only be short
\nterm without addressing the whole picture.<\/p>\n
\nultimately a time and cost saving method vs. the long-term chase and money and
\ntime spent in disappointing results of symptom suppressing. Sure, relief may be
\nfelt, but is the cause addressed? Is health restored or is yet another cry for
\nattention for the body suppressed?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"