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Holistic Mental Health

Could depression, anxiety, ADHD, and like conditions be connected with what is happening in the rest of our bodies?  Yes!  Our brains are connected to our bodies. Welcome to the world of Holistic Mental Health – the study and clinical application of the connections between our bodies and our minds.   Classically-trained psychiatrist Mary Beth Ackerley MD, MDH, ABIHM, takes a holistic approach to her practice and explains that “The holistic model supports the idea that body chemistry, spirituality, diet, nutrition,...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) – Leading edge treatment now available for:

  Strokes Diabetic ulcers Traumatic Brain injuries following combat and motor vehicle accidents Neurodegenerative conditions Bone infections Autism Non-healing skin infections Damage from radiation therapies Skin grafts Burns Migraines Carbon monoxide poisoning Multiple Sclerosis   What is this wonderful new form of therapy? Welcome to the world of possibilities with hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT)!   The FDA has approved its use for 14 conditions (follow this link) although other applications have been widely studied and utilized as well. How does...

More on the amazing CoEnzyme Q10 that our bodies produce….

Here is some additional information about this wonderful nutrient our bodies create that increases energy production and helps to reduce inflammation.  Tori Hudson, N.D., nationally recognized naturopathic physician, author, educator and researcher, has written much about this nutrient that is produced not only in humans, but in animals, plants and microbes. “It is an essential component of the mitochondria, which is the energy producing unit of each cell of our body. CoQ10 is involved in the manufacture of ATP, which...

Magnesium……and super health! Tired, depressed, high blood pressure, heart disease, restless legs? You might need magnesium…

Up to 80% of Americans have very low levels of magnesium!  Do you?  You can ask your physician to order the lab “RBC Mg” to get the most accurate reading of your own magnesium level. What does magnesium do for us?  Magnesium helps to regulate many biochemical reactions – such as protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control, and the regulation of blood pressure.  Magnesium is a key player in the production of energy in our bodies! It...