Integrative Health Blog

Herbal Techniques for Promoting Dental Health

Posted by on Wed, Jan 15, 2014

 

As part of the holistic and biological dentistry approach to dental care, there are herbals which are useful as natural ways to promote good dental health.

Most of us have experienced the cleansing of a salt water rinse after a dental appointment or during times of mouth pain.  The gentle swishing of the water and the abrasiveness of the salt cleanse and promote healing. 

This being said, there are many wonderful herbs that you can add to your salt water-rinse to take it to another level and address the more individual challenge you may be having.  A good time for a salt water rinse is 3 to 5 minutes, but if you have a bit more time on your hands you may want to consider the technique of oil pulling.

Oil Pulling - A Natural Option for Dental Health

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Posted by on Mon, Nov 25, 2013

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I Hit the Holistic Nutrition Jackpot!

Posted by on Wed, Apr 24, 2013

Eve Colantoni CHC

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Tags: holistic nutrition, holistic health, integrative health, integrative nutrition

Finally... Affordable Guidance For Overcoming Candida Infections

Posted by on Wed, Nov 28, 2012

 
Eve Colantoni, CHC director of the NIHA Nutrition Team announces The Candida Healing Institute Home Study Program.
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Tags: holistic nutrition, holistic health, integrative health, candida/yeast, integrative nutrition

No Calorie Restrictions, REALLY??

Posted by on Wed, May 23, 2012

Anita Capizzi RN, CHC

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Tags: detoxification, holistic health, integrative health, integrative nutrition, toxins

Breakfast of Champions

Posted by on Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Healthy Tips

We’ve all heard it before.......breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

I agree with that , IF your breakfast fuels you and doesn’t fool you.

The word breakfast comes from “breaking the fast”. We fast all night long while we sleep (at least I hope we all do!) and in the morning we need to give our bodies fuel for the day. Foods that fuel us give us energy to keep us going until lunch time. Foods that fool us give us an initial energy surge only to leave us hungry and looking for food an hour or two later.

Try eating different foods for breakfast and see which ones leave you feeling good and energized throughout the morning. Don’t forget those leftovers from last night’s dinner! Nobody says that you can’t eat dinner for breakfast!

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Tags: holistic nutrition, holistic health, integrative health, anita's healthy tips, integrated health

Holistic Health Tips: How to Have Healthy Holidays

Posted by on Wed, Dec 15, 2010

 by Cathlene Scoblionko ANP-BC

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Tags: holistic primary care, holistic health, holistic approach

Holistic health: Are we being harmed by everyday products?

Posted by on Wed, Jul 07, 2010

by Dr. Beals

Chemicals commonly found in cosmetics, shampoos and lotions, have been found to adversely affect the delicate hormonal balance of adolescent girls. Three classes of chemicals, phenols, phthalates and phytoestrogens can cause early puberty in young girls, potentially setting them up for more serious hormonally related diseases in the future. These chemicals, especially those detected at highest concentrations were shown to have a relationship between hormones, development, neurotransmitters mood and sleep disorders.

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Tags: plastics, hormones, holistic health, integrative health, integrative medicine

Holistic health: The Problem with Plastic

Posted by on Wed, Mar 17, 2010

by Cathy Scoblionko, NP
By now many of you have heard about the controversy around Bisphenol A, or  BPA, an estrogen-like plastic used in products we are exposed to every day in products from pesticides, flooring, and flame retardants to baby bottles, water bottles and eating utensils. It has been used increasingly since the late 1800's and its estrogen -like qualities have been suspected and researched since the 1930's.
Recently, the FDA has questioned the safety of the compound in humans. Bisphenol A strongly attaches to estrogen receptor sites in the body. One of the concerns is hormonal disruption and increased estrogenic effects on males of many species, not just humans. Also of concern are the possible links to insulin interference, changes in brain chemistry and the immune system and the list goes on.
The compound is pervasive in the environment and is likely to remain so for many years. We can expect agencies and people on both sides of the issue to continue to publish conflicting data. The biggest challenge that I see is avoiding exposure. Regardless of how safe or unsafe plastics turn out to be, they have no place in the human body. They are not nutrients or beneficial to our metabolism so there is no reason for them to be there. Since it seems incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to completely avoid exposure, what should one do to prevent absorbing too much into the body?
Here are some tips:
• Use as much glass for food storage as possible.
• Avoid disposable flatware.
• When using disposable dishes, use paper rather than Styrofoam.
• Ask for paper or cardboard take-away containers from restaurants.
• When buying products in plastic containers or wrap is unavoidable, transfer to glass before storage.
• Buy and eat organic food.
• Drink filtered water.
• Eat fresh or frozen foods avoiding canned foods.
• Wash hands after handling plastics- be alert as this includes CD's.
• Use only glass in the microwave (if you must use the microwave at all).
• If you can taste or smell chemical compounds from the food container, take it back.

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Tags: BPA, plastics, holistic health, integrative health, integrative medicine

Why Holistic Health?

Posted by on Mon, Feb 15, 2010

by Cathy Scoblionko MSN, ANP-BC

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Tags: holistic health, holistic approach, integrative medicine