BREAKFREE MEDICINE Highlight: Real & Natural Solutions for Optimizing Health and Weight

By | July 26th, 2013|Naturopathic|

By Sarah A LoBisco, ND The Bombardment of Media Health Madness It’s hard to escape the bombardment of messages we receive daily regarding the benefits of movement and exercise. There is good reason why exercise is touted by many. It is one empowering tool that fits within a comprehensive framework to support our bodies and [...]

April 2012 Top Reads

By | April 26th, 2012|Naturopathic, Top Reads of the Month|

It's already that time of month again...... April's Top Reads is here! ...I know, it's hard to believe the end of another Spring month has occurred, especially for those in Upstate NY. Snow in April...REALLY??!! Still, I hope you have fun with this post's summaries, whether you are reading along with hot or cold tea! [...]

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Thriving through the Holidays

By | December 21st, 2011|Latest Articles, Newsletter Postings, Saratoga Blog at Living Well|

  By Sarah A LoBisco, ND In the next few weeks, I’ll be sprinkling in my blogs more of what I learned at the IFM’s Advanced Practice Module on Detoxification. However, this week I’m aware that most have their vision more on dancing sugar plums and running out for last minute gifts than on the [...]

Feast on the Turkey and Pass the Pie for Turkey Day: Weight & the Holidays

By | November 23rd, 2011|Latest Articles, Newsletter Postings, Saratoga Blog at Living Well|

By Dr. Sarah LoBisco The holidays are here! Soon, we’ll be gathering amongst family and friends, joining in celebration and giving thanks for all our blessings. For some, holidays can trigger mixed emotions, not just from relationship dynamics, but with the angst and inner conflicts in their relationship with food. It’s the balancing act between [...]

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Whole Food, Whole Body, Whole Mind STRESS Busting Tips!

By | September 10th, 2011|Latest Articles, Saratoga Blog at Living Well|

By Sarah A LoBisco, ND If inflammation is the star to aim for in today’s top Natural and Integrative Practitioners treatment plans, then stress plays the leading supporting role. With the effects of Irene tapering off, and rain continuing to taper in, we are in the midst of experiencing a not so subtle reminder that [...]

Getting on with the Busyness of Our Lives: Contemplation of US Health Care & the After Effects of Irene

By | September 2nd, 2011|Newsletter Postings, Saratoga Blog at Living Well|

  By Sarah A LoBisco, ND Earlier this week, Hurricane Irene exited our lives, leaving behind a devastating mark on our communities, businesses, and homes. Never really having experienced anything other than blizzards in good-old-Upstate NY, I have to admit, prior to Irene’s arrival; I was quite ignorant about the magnitude of her influence.  Dedicated [...]

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Healthy Brains are Skin Deep: Reducing your risk for Alzheimer’s by being pretty (or handsome)!

By | July 1st, 2011|Latest Articles, Newsletter Postings, Saratoga Blog at Living Well|

  By Sarah A LoBisco, ND Recently, a new major health concern amongst the aging baby boomers is emerging. It isn’t heart disease, or diabetes, or even cancer; it’s the fear of losing their mental capacities. Current health statistics are portraying that the number of those affected with age-related dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease, continues to [...]

Dietary Effects on Health: The Good, the Bad, & the Acne

By | February 19th, 2011|Naturopathic Medicine, Saratoga Blog at Living Well|

What we eat affects our body chemistry. I'm sure that this statement comes as no surprise to those who follow integrative medical blogs. Research abounds on the negative health effects of processed foods, especially in the area of Trans fats. Trans fats are biochemically manipulated unsaturated fatty acids. They are found primarily in chemically altered [...]

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February 2010

By | February 11th, 2011|Top Reads of the Month|

Drug Updates Therapeutic Drug Use Stats (CDC) Percent of persons using at least one prescription drug in the past month: 48% (2005-2008) Source: Health, United States, 2009, table 95 Physician office visits Number of drugs ordered or provided: 2.3 billion Percent of visits involving drug therapy: 73% Most frequently prescribed therapeutic classes: Analgesics Antihyperlipidemic agents [...]

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