Category Archives: Holistic Medicine in Rochester NY

ADHD and Nutritional Treatments

A growing body of research into the causes of Attention Deficit Disorder points to nutritional deficiencies, especially with essential fatty acids and amino acids, as a contributing factor to learning problems. A George Washington University School of Medicine study found that hyperactive children who ate a meal high in protein did equally well, and sometimes

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The Importance of Enzymes

Enzymes are responsible for all the biochemical reactions that occur in your body, including digesting your food. The enzymes found in food are the workers responsible for the benefits usually associated with vitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are actually referred to by scientists as co-enzymes – that is , they can-not be used by

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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism has been estimated to affect 5 million people in the United States, 90% who are women. Hyperthyroid condition may affect another 2.5 million Americans. Undiagnosed thyroid problems can be behind many unidentified symptoms of fatigue, many recurring illnesses, and non-responsive health problems. Frequently, blood tests of hormone levels are normal, but body temperature is

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