Category: Body
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gut Flora – REALLY?
As years progress, we discover increasingly important roles played by the gut in brain function, mood, immune function and more. Not much of a surprise, then, to learn how important the digestive system is to auto-immune system glitches, as in Rheumatoid Arthritis. The conventional approach is to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis with pharmaceutical products. The functional…
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The Mind Is More Powerful Than Most People Realize
Contact: (917) 716-6802 Even conventional medical practitioners recognize the strength of the intangible ‘mind’. Just look at the placebo effect. What was once believed to be ‘coincidence’ is now understood to be a useful tool . . . and the term ‘imagination’ is gaining new respect. Once technology catches up with intuitive knowing, we will…
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Learning How To Read Your Body
Each individual travels a unique and sacred journey through life. There is deviation from equilibrium; that is, there are ups and downs. This is part of the adventure. Learning how to cope, on the mind/spirit level comes with experience. Learning how to heal the body and, ultimately, restore balance to the mind/body/spirit relationship within yourself,…
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So, You Have Been Diagnosed With a Digestive Disorder. Now What?
Asking how irradiated foods impact your digestive system is a key question to ask, especially if you take digestive aides and/or or have been diagnosed with gluten sensitivity, Crohn’s, ciliac, IBS, colitis or any gastrointestinal disorder. There is a lot you CAN do to help your body AND enjoy food, beverages and desserts. A diagnosis…
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Mindfulness to Manage Symptoms Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are vegetarian diets helpful in our effort to avoid morning stiffness? The research is compelling. Click the link below to watch a very short and informative video presentation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bvDPtL0fns&feature=share
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The Mind/Body/Spirit Approach to Healing and Maintaining Balance
Have you ever heard of “tapping” as an approach used to free oneself from negative emotions and destructive self-talk that are also associated with fear, shame and guilt? Tapping is based on principles of an integrated system, complex yet so easy to access – and the answer to your personal freedom from distractions to your…
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Does Change Of Season Wreak Havoc On Your Sinuses?
“I know exactly what to expect.” There is a certain degree of comfort in knowing what to expect – even if it is ‘discomfort’ . . . however, what if you were able to replace the negative prediction with a positive one? Prevention is key. Prevention is exactly what mindfulness facilitates. Step one is the…
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Mind/ Body/ Spirit Balance – From Reading Labels to Listening to Music
Some people feel very protected in the United States, believing that they are being taken care of and watched over “in their own best interest.” In some cases this might be true; however, when it comes to certain things, such as medications and foods, a closer look and more education would benefit the educated consumer.…
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Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivities and Gut Flora
Leaky Gut The body is a complex set of organ systems delicately intertwined and designed to heal. When one organ system is compromised, total body reaction is really a team effort to reestablish balance. Leaky gut impacts the entire body and deserves serious attention. Check the link below for additional insights regarding this condition. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/03/27/new-research-shows-poorly-understood-leaky-gut-syndrome-is-real-may-be-the-cause-of-several-diseases.html…
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Simply Stated: The Time Has Come To Take Control Of Your Life Through Menu Choices
When short and long term goals include reducing or gaining weight, a desire to increase flexibility or stamina, and reflect an interest in reclaiming the balance of mind, body and spirit that has somehow slipped through our fingers over time, we often turn to self-reflection as a tool to guide our journey. We ask ourselves,…
Dr. Nancy Iankowitz DNP, RN, FNP 