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Understanding Fasting part 2 Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND In our last blog on fasting, we were focused on shorter fasts such as water or juice fasting. We also talked about how you would go about doing a detox or cleanse, which lasts longer than a …
Understanding Fasting Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Fasting can be done for so many reasons. It can be done for religious reasons, cleansing or for general detoxification of the body. Fasting can also look vastly different depending on the reasons behind your fast. Several types of …
Joint Health
written by: Noreen Kodula, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)
Joints are the connection between two bones. They allow you to bend your elbows, knees and back, wiggle your hips, turn your head, wave your fingers and give your skeleton its shape. Joints support your body and help you sit, stand, and move.
Cartilage, a smooth tissue, synovium and synovial fluid, a lubricant, cushion the joints so that the bones do not rub together. Increase in age, injuries, or carrying too much weight can damage your cartilage, which in turn damages your joints and leads to arthritis. The best way to care for your joints is to:
Certain foods are filled with nutrients that can keep your joints healthy. Incorporating these foods, in addition to joint supplements, can promote joint health even further. These are some foods to keep in your food rotation:
By strategically combining joint supplements with a whole nutritious diet, you can be in control of your joint health while moving with confidence. Below is a list of some joint supplements that we carry at Invite Health.
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Noreen Kodula, Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP)
Winter and Heart Health Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND Wintertime, as we all know, can have negative effects on our immunity, mood and even our heart health. But how exactly can the cold of winter impact our heart health? What can you do to protect …
Winter Back Pain from Cold Temperatures and Shoveling Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND If you are in New York and look out the window or go for a walk you will notice the snow. While snow may look pretty when it falls after the snowfall is …
Pneumonia Part 2
Dr. Claire Arcidiacono, ND
In our first blog on pneumonia, we covered the basics of pneumonia. In this blog we will be reviewing risk factors for pneumonia, details about the vaccine and what you can do to help boost your immunity. Let us get into it, shall we?
One of the biggest risk factors for pneumonia is age. While anyone can get pneumonia, those who are under 2 years old or over 65 years old are at an increased risk. Being in the hospital, especially using a breathing machine, can also increase your risk. Having compromised immunity for any reason as well as certain chronic conditions such as asthma also can increase your risk. Smoking can also reduce your body’s ability to fight off pneumonia.
Pneumonia is typically divided into types depending on what kind of pathogen is causing the infection and where you acquired the infection. Classifications based on pathogen type include bacteria, bacteria like organisms, fungal, and viral. Classifications based on where you acquired it include community acquired; this form means that you acquired the illness outside of a hospital or other health care facility. Then there is both hospital and health care acquired pneumonia. To break these down further it refers to the hospital setting and separate from that a health care facility such as a nursing home. Lastly, there is aspiration pneumonia, this is where food, liquid, or even saliva gets into your lungs. (1)
The next item that is confusing when it comes to pneumonia is the vaccine. The pneumococcal vaccine is used to help prevent infection by pneumococcal bacteria. It is important to talk to our doctor if you are in a high-risk group. It is also important to note that the pneumococcal vaccine is not typically recommended for those who are aged 2 and under. There are also certain medications that may interact with the pneumococcal vaccine. Additionally, there are several chronic conditions that may lead to more severe side effects with the vaccine. That being said, which groups or individuals are recommended to receive the vaccine? Well to start anyone in a high-risk group. That includes adults 65 Y/0 and older. Any adults and kids 2-64 Y/O that have any chronic disease or illness that can increase the risk of pneumonia such as asthma and diabetes. Anyone that is 2-64 Y/O that is living in special environments such as Alaska or a nursing home. Lastly, anyone 2-64 Y/O with any decreased disease fighting ability. (2) This is an important topic to talk to your doctor about. Like every vaccine there are pros/cons. Please do not do your research on social media and ignore your doctor. Your doctor knows your health history. Social media may have exciting content, but influencers do not know you or your overall health risk. And to be frank they have no consequences if you get sick based on their advice. Is that social media star going to take care of you if you get sick? Are they going to cook and clean and pay your bills?? Nope! So, as they say, take social media with a grain of salt!
Now in this blog I will be talking about both Glutathione and NAC. Now I am your thinking, but aren’t they the same thing?? In the chart below I have outlined the differences. (3)
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· By breaking down and thinning mucus, NAC can make it easier for the lungs to clear.
· Boosting brain health and mood: Research suggests NAC can benefit brain health and mood. · Replenishing antioxidant levels: NAC can help support detoxification and promotes clear breathing, making it a versatile supplement for whole-body health.
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What nutrients do I recommend to help boost your immunity and overall health?
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