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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The best approach to Lyme disease is to prevent the disease in the first place If you’ve been following along with this series of blogs, you might be feeling weary about this particular bacterial infection and your potential risk. We do not want to scare you with this information, but knowledge is power. As with…

At Holistique, many of our patients with chronic illnesses have experienced at least one head injury/concussion in their lives. Some of our patients come specifically for unresolved concussion symptoms after experiencing a traumatic brain injury. Proper immediate evaluation and treatment for a head injury is essential to preventing persistent debilitating symptoms. The long-term effects of…

I don’t think people realize how common parasites are and that you don’t have to travel to a third-world country to get them. In my case, I did contract them from traveling a few years ago, but it has brought me on such an educational journey with my own health and interests in medicine. Coming…

. There has been a lot of talk about stem cells lately and their effect on regenerative or anti-aging health. These cells are undifferentiated and can divide and differentiate into other specialized cells that will replace damaged or dying cells (See link to the blog to stem cells). As we get older, parts of…