Health and wellness articles from the Holistique Medical Team.
31 articles from our clinical and editorial team.
May 20, 2021 · 4 min read
Lyme disease is the most commonly transmitted tick-borne infection in the United States and one of the most common worldwide. The CDC estimates 300,000 new cases per year in the United States, however, Lyme specialists argue the true number is likely much higher due to under-diagnosis of the condition. In the United States, Lyme disease…
May 18, 2021 · 3 min read
PREVALENCE OF ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States that impacts more than 54 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country according to the CDC. That means over 1 in every 5 adults is affected by this debilitating condition. With the aging…
May 7, 2021 · 1 min read
LDA & LDI are treatment options that will be available in the near future at Holistique. They both have a goal to calm or modulate, an overactive immune system. When the immune system is overactive to certain allergens, toxins, or infections, then symptoms and disease may result. As the immune system perceives these as a…
Apr 28, 2021 · 3 min read
Referred to a gastroenterologist and still searching for answers? The most common reasons patients are referred to a gastroenterologist are chronic diarrhea or constipation, bloating, and abdominal pain. Gastroenterologists typically rule out cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and celiac disease. When patients do not fall into one of these…
Mar 11, 2021 · 2 min read
There are so many healthy properties to raw honey. It contains bee pollen and propolis, enzymes, and other micronutrients (including B-vits, calcium, magnesium, zinc to name just a few) that are usually destroyed or filtered out when processed. Honey is naturally: Antibacterial Good for wound healing. Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Can help relieve diarrhea. Can protect brain…
Feb 11, 2021 · 4 min read
Maintaining a healthy heart can sometimes seem like an overwhelming process, but there are a few simple ways to bring balance and wellness to this vital part of our lives. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the heart is the center of our emotions and where our consciousness resides when we are awake. Now, more than…
Feb 10, 2021 · 2 min read
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate, (EGCG) is a compound found in many foods. EGCG is a catechin – a particular type of flavonoid most often found in tea, cocoa, and berries. Some of its most commonly studied properties are anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory. It is also well known for heart health such as reducing LDL, “the bad cholesterol”, reducing blood…
Feb 4, 2021 · 2 min read
A patient came in recently and said they are losing “gobs” of hair in the shower. Upon physical examination of the scalp, there were no visible signs of thinning, nor even strands breaking loose as I tugged. To me, that was a textbook example of a good looking head of hair. However, the patient has…
Feb 4, 2021 · 2 min read
I think by now, most people are familiar with what blue-blockers are – glasses that filter out the blue light that emits from screens on computers, phones, and tablets. People are more than ever opting for these, often prescription-free, glasses to help protect their eyes from blue light. Given how life has changed in the…
Feb 1, 2021 · 4 min read
Did you know there are more bacterial cells in your body than human cells? Well, at least in cell count since bacteria are much smaller thus have less mass. A 2016 study at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel found that our total cell count is approximately 57 percent bacteria. So, by that measure,…
Dec 15, 2020 · 1 min read
Many of Holistique’s patients use the ChARM patient portal to see their clinic data and communicate with their providers. Recently, ChARM made some changes to the user experience, and consequently, some patients have had difficulty finding their Visit Summaries. You can find your visit summaries under Timeline on the main menu and then clicking the patient…
Dec 20, 2019 · 1 min read
Holistique IV Lounge was featured on KOMO-TV’s Seattle Refined segment. Seattle Refined’s team came in and experienced the unique services offered here. For more information on our IV Lounge, please visit our website’s main page. Also, check out these pages “What is IV Drip Therapy” Booking an appointment in our IV Lounge is simple with…
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