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Do you know your cardiovascular risk?
Most people don’t know. Do you? Most people think their Cholesterol will tell them and their doctors if they are prone to having a heart attack. Partially true. A study performed by Dr. Akosah in young people (men 55 or younger and women 65 or younger) who...
Safe Sunscreen For You and the Sea
By Claire Ryan The summer season brings so many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures and longer days. As the official start to summer approaches on June 21, we wanted to share some helpful sun safe tips. It is important to protect...
Dr. Conny Garefino, Family Chiropractor, explains her technique
What is B.G.I Chiropractic? The approach known as Bio-Geometric Integration (B.G.I.) is an acceptance that everything in our bodies are connected. This means our bones, ligaments, blood chemistry, thoughts, emotions, and our interactions we have with our...
Dr. V Recap: Institute for Functional Medicine Autoimmune Conference
I recently attended The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Autoimmune Conference in Atlanta. This conference showcased the latest thinking on autoimmune disease from leading doctors like Kara Fitzgerald, ND; Robert Rountree, MD; Thomas Sult, MD; and...
A Summer Tip: Don’t Pack Toxins in Your Beach Bag
Remember when heading to the beach meant slathering on the SPF 50, loading your bag with plastic water bottles, and hitting up the snack bar for fresh fish tacos? It wasn’t so long ago that these habits were hailed as healthy, safe and effective alternatives...
Six Overlooked Causes of Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune diseases affect more than 50 million Americans. With symptoms that range from stomach pain to joint pain to itchy skin and fatigue, autoimmune diseases are often underdiagnosed as they mimic those of so many other conditions. There are more than 80...
The Hidden Dangers of Stress
Stress is a fact of life. Its symptoms manifest themselves in so many familiar ways that we often dismiss them. Headaches, backaches, insomnia, stomachaches, and even skin rashes and restless body movements could all be symptoms of a more serious problem....