There’s a lot of talk about alternative therapy these days, and you may have heard the term, “cellular health”. If you haven’t tried Red Light Therapy, it might worth looking into for improving your overall health. Some benefits include: Improving skin health– As we age, we produce less collagen. RLT stimulates fibroblasts, which are responsible…
Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
Low-Dose Naltrexone has been shown to benefit patients with a wide range of conditions with chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and central nervous system disorders. Evolving research has continued to show its use for improvement in dermatologic conditions including Hailey-Hailey disease, psoriasis, vitiligo, sclerosis, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, pruritus and more. As there is an increase in…
Gratitude. It can be expressed in two little words, “Thank you”, or even one word, “Thanks”. The benefits of gratitude have been an on-going topic of research, and many positive benefits have continually been found. As we approach the holidays, it can be tough for those of us dealing with depression, or who may not…
“We don’t treat patients. We work with health participants,” David Y. Wong, M.D., tells me, a pioneer in the field of Integrative Medicine and the owner of the Health Integration Center, that opened in Torrance in 1978. His approach to health care is of no surprise, as their center offers a wide range of wellness…
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system. You might be surprised to know that there are nearly one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s Disease today. Unfortunately, this number is expected to rise over the next ten years. It is best to discuss…
Have you experienced issues with your back or your spine? Most of us were told at an early age not to slouch, sit up straight and maintain good posture. We know, though, as we get older, that it takes much more than that when it comes to maintaining a healthy spine. We had the unique…
Quercetin can be beneficial for a variety of conditions. Lowers Inflammation: Quercetin is a flavonoid that help to lower inflammation. They fight the natural process of ‘oxidation’ that takes place over time as we age. It can help stop damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which negatively impact how cells work- including…
