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Why are Allergies on the Rise?

April 8th, 2009 at 5:04 pm

Hello everyone! I have just published April's Website, and you will receive an email tomorrow highlighting this month's activities, and specials.

I have finalized our Vitamin Club Discount Program where you will receive payments in your "virtual wallet" each time you make an online purchase. This amounts to $1 for every 10$ you spend and can be redeemed for any future purchases on any of 328 products! These credits add up very quickly, and can really help in this economy! You do not have to be a patient of the clinic to purchase products online, so this offer is open to any of your family members and friends. There will also be special offers just for these members so stay tuned.

It appears I will be in town for awhile so we will resume our Nutrition and Health Forum, each Tuesday...God willing....

This week's timely topic is why are allergies on the rise? I think we have all heard of school buses being evacuated due to a stray peanut onboard potentially causing a life-threatening condition called anaphylaxis for some school children. With adults it seems that more and more people are being diagnosed with food allergies, or are suffering from environmental allergies even at advanced ages...what is this all about? Why the sudden prevalence of allergies?

In children and of course many adults one leading hypothesis is that common vaccinations and treatment with antibiotics has caused our immune systems to become bored, with nothing to do except combat environmental threats or foods to give itself something to do. I have noted this myself. It appears very difficult for parents to just "let nature take its course" with respect to comon childhood illnesses like colds, flus and fevers. Letting your body successfully fight off a benign illness unaided is important in strengthening it's resistance to illness.

The unfortunate result of aborting this natural process may be that the immune system doesn't seem to mature properly and become able to identify friend versus foe which could result in allergies to seemingly innocuous things.

Another hypothesis regarding development of food allergy specifically regards early feeding of table foods. It is considered better to delay introduction of table foods to at least one year of age so the immune system is theoretically better equipped to handle them and to introduce foods one at a time. This may make sense especially in families with a history of allergies by again giving the immune system the opportunity to sort things out.

Other reasons for allergies running rampant are common health concerns such as stress, poor nutrition, and stagnation of the liver's detoxification systems.

In Chinese Medical theory, allergies typically stem from "deficiency syndromes" usually kidney deficiency. Deficiency is exactly what it implies a lack of vital energy which can be either constitutional in origin...the way you are created....or acquired due to an accumulation of stress, poor nutrition or nutritional practices inappropriate to your body chemistry, lack of sleep or rest, imbalanced flora in the gut which is a large percentage of the immune system, and can lead to food sensitivities and poor assimilation of nutrients.

When the gut's flora is out of balance bacterial toxins can be created internally which leads to overwork of the liver in detoxification. This functionally can lead to problems with environmental things like dander or pollen etc because the system is so beleagured with its own toxins.

I can tell you this, when someone's health improves their allergy symptoms also improve radically. I am the product of a highly allergenic family and do have two food allergies. I do not suffer from any environmental allergies due to my health program. This has also been the case with many of our clients who have chosen to improve their bodies.

Your over the counter cleanses and detox programs will not change these factors, nor improve your health nor that of your bank account. I will address this subject next month in the upcoming forum: Do you need a DETOX? May/09

If you think you would benefit from a Spring tune-up addressing your body's current & specific food and supplement needs, and your health goals please call and schedule an appointment this month and take advantage of our specials! Also please remember this is a forum and I encourage you to participate with questions which can be answered privately or here. Visit our Immune and Detox aisle of our Natural Pharmacy for great health suggestions!

Best of Health!

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New Hope for Bad Backs

February 26th, 2009 at 10:58 pm

Note: this article reflects the opinion of the author and is not intended to: diagnose, treat, ameliorate any medical condition.

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Lower back pain is the #2 reason for medical office visits second to colds and flus according to the NIH.

In many cases even with advanced technology, the exact cause of LBP cannot be established in many cases. In fact, lower back pain may be a symptom of many problems including any or several of the following:

Overuse or improper use
Trauma: ie car crash
Injury
Fracture
Degeneration of vertebrae
Infection
Tumor
Obesity
Poor Muscle Tone
Muscle tension or spasm
Ligament or muscle tears
Joint problems
Smoking
Protruding or slipped disk
Disease: osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, spondylitis, compression fractures
Smoking Yes, I realize that many of these are redundant but that's what it states...

Many times lower back pain can be accompanied by a burning or tingling sensation. Sometimes, it can be accompanied by leg weakness. Oftentimes a routine movement like bending can trigger sharp, unremitting pain.

What few realize is that by the time many people are in their 30's arteries feeding the lower spine may be already partially blocked, which can prevent nutrients from reaching this area and preventing proper healing.

Potential solutions: getting energy circulating through the lower back via acupuncture, and clearing out energy blockages.

Supplying nutrients in a form that the body can use to heal.

Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids are necessary to help reduce inflammation and expedite the body's own healing mechanisms.

Enzymes which when taken properly can clear up cellular debris and hasten healing.

Strengthening nutrients such as hylauronic acid, magnesium, and various glycogens, B vitamins and major and trace minerals to strengthen the foundation. Chinese herbs can be helpful in tonifying the body's healing of connective tissue very rapidly. One product I like, which we carry is Disk Discovery.

Important: daily exercise, weight loss where needed, strengthening of the abdominals or CORE muscles, and sometimes heat. Cold may feel good for awhile but my hasten energy blockages, actually making matters worse in the long run.

I hope you find this information helpful. Please contact me if I can be of assistance. Also Visit my Ortho Aisle of my Natural Pharmacy for helpful products for bad backs!

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10 Tips for better sleep

February 19th, 2009 at 11:53 am

Sleep is one of the most restorative and rejuvenative events the human body experiences. Difficulty sleeping is known to increase stress, cause illness, and cause emotional problems. Try the next 10 tips before resorting to drugs or other treatments.

1. Maintain your circadium cycle by trying to go to bed and wake up around the same time...within one hour even on weekends. This reinforces that cycle and makes it much easier to get and stay asleep.

2. Do not eat or drink large amounts within two hours of bedtime. Eating large amounts may contribute to symptoms such as heartburn. Drinking large quantities of fluid may cause you to wake up throughout the night for bathroom trips.

3. Avoid nicotine, caffeine and alcohol in the evening. All are stimulants that can keep you awake. Alcohol may disrupt sleep later on. Caffeine takes hours to excrete and should be avoided at least 8 hours before bed.

4. Exercise: Exercise particularly cardio will help one fall asleep faster and have deeper sleep. Exercise less than three hours before bed can keep you awake, though.

5. Create ideal sleeping conditions. The ideal place for sleeping is comfortable, uncluttered, cool and dark. If you need to adjust this do it...your body will thank you.

6. Eliminate napping. In my opinion, nothing throws the body's sleep cycle off worse than napping. Keep to your sleep schedule and try to sleep only in the night time hours.

7. Find a comfortable mattress and pillow, and limit access of children and pets to your bed as they are often disruptive to sleeping.

8. Begin a relaxing nighttime ritual such as reading or listening to relaxing music to ease the transtion to sleepiness.

9. Go to bed immediately when you are tired. Many people try to eat or engage in other behaviors when they in fact need sleep. Heed the call.

10. Avoid self medicating with drugs supplements or alcohol. Natural measures are often best in balancing this cycle and returning the body's internal balance.

Taryn DeCicco ND,

*** This advice is not intended to diagnose nor treat any illness****

Best of Health!

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New Nutrition News Issue posted Today

February 12th, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Hello, the new issue of Nutrition News-February 2009 has been posted

today, containing some VERY beneficial health information. Reminder: Product Sale: 15% off Friday and Saturday only with your email coupon. Visit special starts Valentine's day through month end.

Some of you have asked about a recent study showing no benefit to multi vitamins...well, the product used in the study was not a good one, ...all the more reason to choose my products. There is a huge difference in products out there. Why waste time & money???

Best, Dr. Taryn DeCicco

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Best of Health!

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10 Ways to Lose 10 Pounds!

January 29th, 2009 at 11:37 am

This week's topic is 10 ways to lose 10 pounds! Something almost everyone can use!!! Please remember that this week's Freebie Friday is: 4:30 to 6PM tomorrow regarding arthritis. I will be performing FREE mini consults regarding natural treatments for this disorder...see you there.

February's calendar will be posted by Tuesday or Wednesday, and you will receive an email with this month's specials, topics and activities so yo don't miss anything of interest to you.

Even slight weight reduction is associated with major health benefits such as reductions in blood pressure, improved cardiac efficiency, reduction in back, knee and ankle pain, increased energy, improved blood sugar levels, and reduction in the aging process. Weight loss does require consistent effort and that is why so many fail. Following are some ways to lose weight over the next year, hopefully you can work one or two into your life and receive the above benefits!

1. Increase food protein into you diet to about 20%, spread throughout the day to increase satiety, that is about 90 grams of:

lean meat, cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, almonds , or beans.

Protein will tend to stay with you longer and stoke your metabolism, so it is a good choice in weight loss diets.

2. Eat Breakfast: yeah you've heard this before but this is the number one way to wake up a sluggish metabolism, increase your energy, keep your blood sugars stable and reduce overeating later in the day.

3. Snack: Eating small amounts throughout the day reduces deprivation, and makes metabolism more efficient, speeding up the weight loss process.

4. Sleep More: Folks tend to eat more and metabolism slows when you are overtired. Adding an appropriate amount of rest that your body requires makes a huge difference in the weight loss area over time.

5. Eliminate Diet Soda, I have seen time and time again that people who drink diet soda, tend to crave more high sugar foods and experience more blood sugar imbalances, and fatigue than those that avoid them.

6. Exercise in the AM: People who exercise in the morning hours tend to be more successful than those who do so later in the day in both exercise and diet areas. By making a commitment early in the day people tend to remain consistent which is key.

7. Solve digestive problems: If one's body is not digesting or absorbing nutrients properly, weight gain is often the result. I often see weight loss as a side benefit of my treatments for digestive disorders and it is often nearly effortless because the body is using food as fuel rather than storing calories as fat.

8. Solve Food Allergy problems: Ditto, as above if people have food allergies, their systems and metabolism become sluggish, and their energy and vitality is impacted. Taking the problem foods away is nearly miraculous in dropping several pounds, puffiness and bloat.

9. Burn Fat: Once body fat reaches a high level it is difficult to lose weight without assistance. Don't despair...schedule a visit to find a solution you can live with!!!

10. Intensify Workouts: After a point, your body just may not be working hard enough...if you are not perspiring after 10 minutes pick up the intensity until you are.

Want to Learn More??? Schedule a visit to discuss your situation and we will get you there.

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Easy Recipes for better Health!

January 22nd, 2009 at 1:54 pm

But first some announcement/reminders:

Sale of supplements through 1/31/09
Freebie Friday on Friday 1/30 from 4-6PM for patients with arthritis I will be doing free mini consults that evening.
Special Visit promo: $99/79 through 1/31
I will be doing "Freebie Fridays" with free mini consults every Friday am from 9:30 to 12Noon, for new patients or exisiting patients wanting information for a different problem...IE a naturopathic patient who wants a consult regarding acupuncture treatment for a back condition. No appointment is needed. The clinic will also be open during those hours for product purchases. Thanks!
Lastly, if you have lost your job and need care please call me I do not want you to neglect your health due to my fees! Our relationship is important to me, so do not neglect the health that you need to preserve to get through these tough times.

Vegetable Skillet lasagna

Ingrediants:

1/2 pound hot turkey sausage

1/2 pound ground sausage

1/3 chopped onion

2 cups marinara sauce

1/2 C water

4 ounces whole grain bowtie pasta

1 medium zucchini cut into 1/2 inch pieces

3/4 c green or yellow pepper

1/2 c ricotta cheese

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1/2 c mozzarella cheese

Remove sausage from casing, stirfry sausage, turkey, onion in a large skillet until turkey is browned. Drain and discard fat, stir in marinara sauce and water, bring to a boil, stir in pasta, reduce to low heat, simmer on low for 12 minutes.

Stir in zucchini and pepper. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes covered and uncovered for 2 to 6 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Combine cheese in a small bowl, drop by rounded spoon on top of mixture, and sprinkly parmesan on top. Let stand covered 10 minutes.

Calories 300 per 1.5 c serving, 4 grams of fiber 750 mgs sodium.

Middle Eastern Lentil Soup

1 c dried lentils

2 TBSP olive oil

1 /3 c chopped onion

1 chopped red bell pepper

1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

4 c water

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 c greek plain yogurt

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Rinse and drain lentils, heat oil in large saucepan over medium high heat and add onion and pepper stirfrying until tender. Lastly add the herbs, stirring for one minute.

Add water and lentils, bring to a boil and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Stir in seasalt, and lemon juice.

ladle into individual bowls topping with a dollup of yogurt and fresh parsley.

Makes 4 1 cup servings 266 kcals, 16 gms fiber and 320 mgs sodium.

I hope your family enjoys these recipes. Have a great week.

Taryn DeCicco

1/22/09

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Nutrition News Posted today plus natural products update and healthiest teas

January 14th, 2009 at 10:44 pm

Hi I just posted January's new issue of Nutrition News, it contains some very interesting tidbits of research plus a natural products update and an article about the healthiest teas. I hope you'll visit.

Also a reminder: I am having a natural product sale through Saturday 1/31...10% off all products and special orders. Also don't forget we have visit specials through month end...$99/79 Hope you'll brave the cold and see me. If not visit our Natural Pharmacy for great prices and FREE shipping on hundreds of Natural Products! Best, DocTaryn

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Eating with the seasons: Dietary Changes to make for winter

December 31st, 2008 at 9:03 am

The ancient Chinese believed in living in harmony with one's environment. The cold and darkness of winter was interpreted as a time to slow down, be introspective, and conserve strength. Winter is ruled by the water element which is associated with the kidneys, bladder, and adrenal glands. The kidneys are considered the source of all qi, (energy) within the body.

Foods for winter:

Winter is a time when people tend to reduce their activity. If that is the case for you, you must reduce your food intake in order to avoid weight gain. Unfortunately, many people do just the opposite. Avoid raw foods during winter as they are too cooling for most of us now.

During winter one should emphasize warming foods such as:

Soups and stews

Stirfries with garlic ginger and cayenne

Root Vegetables: IE Radish, sweet potato, etc

Beans of all types

Miso and seaweed

Garlic, ginger, and cayenne

Whole grains-a variety!

Roasted Nuts

Eating warm hearty soups and whole grains help to warm the core center of the body. Go to sleep early, get rest, and expend less energy, including stress.

Staying Healthy

Seasonal changes affect the body's environment. With the wind, damp, and cold, and snow comes colds and flu, aches and pains.

Remember to wash your hands frequently, sleep well, avoid stress and negativity as much as possible.

Acupuncture treatments just a few times a year can build up the body's energy store and and prevent illness as well as aches and pains due to the season or stress.

Chinese formulas can also prevent illness helpful if you are like me and work with the public. Chinese formulas are safe effective ancient remedies to act as tonics of the energy center and prevent illness or shorten its course if you do happen to get sick.

Please come in for a treatment soon!!!

Next Monday The January Website will be posted with plenty of new cool stuff and savings for the month including my long awaited vitamin savings program...see you then

Have a Safe and Happy New Year Holiday!

Best,

Taryn DeCicco, ND LAc

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12/31/2008

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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The Magic of Music in Healing!

December 30th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

Due to connection problems at my family's home in Chattanooga I'll be doubling up on articles this week! This week we'll be discussing the power of music in healing. Music spans all cultures and is a universal phenomenon. References to its healing power go back to Plato and Aristotle. Music began to be used medically in the 1940's at the Menninger Psychiatric Clinic. Clinics and hospitals began using music therapy thereafter and documenting its efficacy. Music was also used at VA hospitals with veterns of the world wars. Music Therapy became a vocation in the 1950's.

Much of the work of Music Therapy pertains to Alzheimer's victims, stroke victims, sufferers of other forms of dementia, and garden variety emotional disorders such as: depression, and anxiety. In senior centers, nursing homes, mental health facilities and adult care settings, music therapy has been demonstrated to act as a catalyst, breaking down social isolation due to physical or emotional pain, bringing people together and generating positive energy.

Often, people reconnect with their lives as favorite songs are played.

People remember not only the words and melody but also what was happening in their lives at the time. In the case of Alzheimer's victims, musical memories are some of the last to remain.

I have composed music for many years and it has been an audio diary for me as well, consider the meditation sky which immortalizes my mom.Visit our natural Pharmacy for hundreds of GREAT natural products.

Take some time to reduce your blood pressure, stress, muscle tension and uplift yourself by adding some of your favorite music to each day.

Best of Health!

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Natural Weight LOSS with acupuncture and chinese herbs

December 16th, 2008 at 10:44 pm

But first a quick heads up...We'll be closed Christmas week and will reopen on Tuesday the 30th at 3:30 til 7:00PM, I will also be open on New Years eve, December 31st from 9:30-1PM. You are welcome to pick up items or come in for appointments or even emergencies on those days!!! Next week's topic is the magic of Music for healing...music is a form of vibrational medicine, so visit next week, too!!

In China's TCM hospitals, acupuncture and herbal medicine are used for weight loss frequently. In the USA, most oriental medicine based treatment programs focus on using acupuncture to break food addictions. While this is a viable use for a small segment of the overweight population, it denigrates chinese medicine and the real heart of it which is to establish a pattern specific to oriental medicine and treat or harmonize that pattern.

There are several patterns and causes of disharmony which pertain to reasons such as food stagnation-digestion, metabolism, inactivity, or emotional disturbance.

In chinese medicine, the doctor takes a history of the problem, pulses and tongue diagnosis as well as palpation to make and confirm a diagnosis. Acupuncture points and accessory techniques such as: moxibustion, (warming points), cupping, applying a suction type device to specific points, massage or herbs will be selected and treated once or even twice per week. Dietary therapy is given and is limited to foods to eliminate and decrease and foods to increase.

There is a minimum of a three month program in China's TCM hospitals and patients there will lose 10% or more of their body weight.

I am interested in starting a program at my clinic. This program will involve unlimited visits for three months and be affordable. If you are interested please call us at: 847-577-4455 or email me at doctaryn@aol.com!!!!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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