Sarah LoBisco, ND - Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

Read my latest blog at saratoga.com on the benefits of exercise and a light-hearted take on a simple plan for you that doesn’t cause more stress in your life!

August 28th, 2010 | Tags: functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, heart disease, holistic doctor and saratoga springs ny, inflammation, integrative doctor and ballston spa ny, integrative health center and ballston spa ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Albany NY, Naturopathic Doctor and Clifton Park, pain, Stress | Category: Newsletter Postings, Saratoga Blog at Living Well | Leave a comment

The July issue of Agricultural Research contained reported findings from current studies linking nutrition with chronic disease, including in the areas of diet, genomics, heart disease, diabetes, and immunology. This 24 page summary from the Agricultural Research Department of the USDA reported scientific documentation of isolated active constituents from foods and phytonutrients and how they positively effect on health. Exciting!
Here’s an expert from […]

August 4th, 2010 | Tags: ant-oxidants, cancer, dosage, drug reactions, epigenetics, functional medicine and naturopathic doctor in NY, functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, heart health, holistic doctor and ny, integrative health center and ballston spa ny, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Clifton Park NY, nutrigenomics, research | Category: Naturopathic Medicine, Newsletter Postings, Recent Newsletter | Leave a comment

Literally….approximately 12% of Americans suffers from migraines, and about 20-40% experience insomnia. Recently, a connection between headaches and sleep has been revealed, making yet another reason, (besides brain health, memory, longevity) to get some shut-eye.

An article from webmd reported the following:
“American Headache Society (AHS) President David Dodick, MD, says sleep disruption is one of the […]

July 22nd, 2010 | Tags: functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, headache, holistic doctor and ny, inflammation, integrative doctor and ballston spa ny, migraine, Naturopathic Doctor and Albany NY, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Clifton Park NY, pain | Category: Recent Newsletter, Saratoga Blog at Living Well | Comments (1)

Many people who are interested in Health Care Reform and Integrative Medicine are familiar with Gary Null’s  publication, Death By Medicine, a compilation of various studies on the state of healthcare statistics in the US. This publication, which cites references for estimated costs, death rates, and unnecessary medical events, concludes the alarming statement that American medicine […]

July 14th, 2010 | Tags: breast cancer, fish oil, functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, health care, health clinic and saratoga ny, health reform, holistic doctor and ny, integrative doctor and albany ny, integrative doctor and saratoga springs ny, integrative health center and ballston spa ny, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, nautropathic doctor and albany ny, nautropathic doctor and sarataoga ny, US health care ranking, US last in healthcare | Category: Saratoga Blog at Living Well | Leave a comment

I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of my time with my family and friends on the 4th. It was a great time. My very first mentor, who is an integrative chiropractor, was a wonderful surprise addition to the family gathering. I was reminded about the power of anti-oxidants when my cousin had asked […]

July 6th, 2010 | Tags: Add new tag, anti-oxidants, chronic disease, functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, green tea, health clinic and saratoga ny, holistic doctor and ny, integrative doctor and albany ny, integrative doctor and saratoga springs ny, integrative health center and ballston spa ny, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, nautropathic doctor and albany ny, nautropathic doctor and sarataoga ny, skin and eczema, weight loss | Category: Newsletter Postings | Leave a comment

Drug Updates
Diabetes Drug Linked to Cardiovascular Disease/Stroke (Webmd alert)
June 28, 2010 — Older patients who take Avandia have a higher risk of death, heart failure, and stroke than patients taking Actos, a similar diabetes drug, a new study finds.
It’s far from the first study to address Avandia safety, but it’s by far the largest to date, says FDA researcher and […]

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Chronic Pain is exhausting! It can rob you not only of comfort, but of vital life force which allows you the energy to participate in enjoyable events or even regular daily activities, such as functioning at work. Pain can also affect intimate relationships. For example, acting stoic all day to hide discomfort can be so draining […]

June 24th, 2010 | Tags: chronic pain, depression, functional medicine and naturopathic doctor in NY, functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, holistic doctor and ny, holistic medicine and NY, inflammation, integrative center and albany ny, integrative center and saratoga springs ny, naturopathic and integrative medicine and ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Albany NY, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Clifton Park NY, Naturopathic Doctor and Saratoga Springs NY, Naturopathic medicine and latham ny, pain, Stress | Category: Naturopathic Medicine, Newsletter Postings, Recent Newsletter | Leave a comment

According to the American Cancer Society, the current statistics for breast cancer are as follows:

In 2009, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women, as well as an estimated 62,280 additional cases of in situ breast cancer

In 2009, approximately 40,170 women are expected to die from breast cancer.

Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer […]

June 24th, 2010 | Tags: breast cancer, Broccoli, cancer, cruciferous vegetables, functional medicine and naturopathic doctor in NY, functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, hormonal cancer, integrative center and albany ny, integrative center and saratoga springs ny, kale, Naturopathic Doctor and Albany NY, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Clifton Park NY, Naturopathic Doctor and Saratoga Springs NY | Category: Newsletter Postings, Saratoga Blog at Living Well | Leave a comment

Studies say, not necessarily so. 10% of the US population is on them, though. A meta-analysis published in a 2010 JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) issue concluded the following:

The magnitude of benefit of antidepressant medication compared with placebo increases with severity of depression symptoms and may be minimal or nonexistent, on average, in patients with mild or […]

May 8th, 2010 | Tags: bipolar, depression, exercise, functional medicine and saratoga springs ny, holisitic doctor and saratoga springs ny, integrative doctor and ballston spa ny, mood, Naturopathic Doctor and Albany NY, naturopathic doctor and ballston spa ny, Naturopathic Doctor and Clifton Park NY, Naturopathic Doctor and NY, Naturopathic Doctor and Saratoga Springs NY, neurotransmitters | Category: Newsletter Postings, Recent Newsletter | Comments Off