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Top Major Side Effects Of Long-Term Pain Medication

Top Major Side Effects Of Long-Term Pain Medication

As you grip your cup of morning coffee, the first jolt of pain cuts through your thoughts like a lightning bolt. It’s the same sharp, gnawing discomfort you've braced yourself against for years; a constant reminder of that old injury or chronic illness. You have tried...

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Is HGH even necessary?

Is HGH even necessary?

From https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735 Growth hormone fuels childhood growth and helps maintain tissues and organs throughout life. It's produced by the pea-sized pituitary gland — located at the base of...

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Polyphenols

Polyphenols are a category of plant compounds that offers various health benefits.

Regularly consuming polyphenols is thought to boost digestion and brain health, as well as protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even certain cancers.

Red wine, dark chocolate, tea, and berries are some of the best-known sources. Yet, many other foods also offer significant amounts of these compounds.

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Adaptogens: Bringing the Body Back into Balance

Adaptogens: Bringing the Body Back into Balance

Adaptogens: Bringing the Body Back into Balance by Stephanie Karozos, MD What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are a category of herbs and mushrooms that can help the body cope with physical or emotional stress. They help bring the body back to its natural state of balance,...

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Sleep Hygiene

Sleep Hygiene

Insomnia consists of difficulty falling asleep at bedtime and waking up in the middle of the night, and it can have many causes.

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Snowmass

We will begin meeting on Wednesday's at 8am starting December 1st at Fanny Hill (in front of Venga Venga) on Snowmass. Questions: Email John at jcleveland7@gmail.com

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Necessity of Adequate Protein

Proteins form the major structural components of all the cells of the body. Proteins also function as enzymes, in membranes, as transport carriers, and as hormones. Amino acids are constituents of protein and act as precursors for nucleic acids, hormones, vitamins,...

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4 Tips for Battling the Winter Blues

4 Tips for Battling the Winter Blues

If you’re anything like me, it can be really hard to maintain a sunny disposition when winter comes and darkness falls. A lot of us notice a decrease in our energy levels and a general mild melancholy in winter, particularly as the days grow darker.

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Here’s What Taking a Cold Shower Does to Your Body

Here’s What Taking a Cold Shower Does to Your Body

Article from GetPocket.com You already know the purported benefits of ice baths. Studies have shown that they’re one of the most effective ways to reduce delayed onset muscle soreness, perceived fatigue, muscle damage, and inflammation after physical exercise compared...

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What do we mean by Integrative and Functional Medicine?

What do we mean by Integrative and Functional Medicine?

By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD The goal of this post is to describe to the reader what we at Aspen Integrative Medicine mean when we say we practice Integrative and Functional medicine, as well as what to expect from a visit with an Integrative and Functional medicine...

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Fibromyalgia

See PDF Version Here. Diagnosis & Integrative Approach to TreatmentDr. Stephanie Karozos 10/17/19 Fibromyalgia❖ Chronic pain syndrome❖ Widespread muscle aches❖ Fatigue❖ Pain and stiffness❖ Soft tissue tenderness❖ Sleep disturbances❖ Unknown etiology❖ 8:1 female to...

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Lowest Risk Of Death Among Those Exercising More

Lowest Risk Of Death Among Those Exercising More

AHA Newsroom research highlights: An analysis of physical activity and medical records for more than 100,000 people over 30 years found that individuals who performed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ currently recommended range of duration of moderate...

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Boost Your Immune System with IV Therapy in Aspen, CO

Boost Your Immune System with IV Therapy in Aspen, CO

In an era where your health is your wealth, fortifying the body's defenses is of paramount importance. Remember the old saying, ‘prevention is better than cure'? The essence of it still rings true today, perhaps more so in our fast-paced lifestyle, where we are...

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9 Health Tips for Managing PMS

9 Health Tips for Managing PMS

9 Health Tips for Managing PMS By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD “Who is this me-shaped monster who is irritated at the way my partner breathes, who wants all of the salty, carby, sweet food, whose sleep is disrupted and who is left feeling unmotivated to move my body or...

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Tips for Adrenal Health

Tips for Adrenal Health

Are you waking up at 3am every night, unable to fall back to sleep? Are you having difficulty falling asleep at night despite being tired during the day? Are you just plain tired all of the time? These are a few of many symptoms of adrenal dysfunction.

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Cold & Flu Prevention

Cold & Flu Prevention

Cold & Flu Prevention by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD The days are getting shorter and there is a chill in the air, which means cold and flu season is upon us! Here are some easy, affordable ways to prevent viral illnesses and enjoy winter to its fullest. Bundle up...

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Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Nearly 80% of US adults are taking one or more dietary supplements. From single herb supplements to blends to multivitamins, there are so many options that it can feel overwhelming at times. Supplements can be useful to...

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Integrative approach to IBS

See PDF Version Here. By Dr. Stephanie Karozos4/25/2019 IBS Pathophysiology:● Visceral hypersensitivity● Abnormal gut motility● Psychosocial factors○ Brain-gut interaction● Dysbiosis● Leaky gut● Following infection● Latent or potential celiac disease Diagnosing IBS●...

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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Liver Damage

Artificial sweeteners — specifically acesulfame potassium and sucralose — may interfere with your liver’s delicate detoxification process. Acesulfame potassium and sucralose — brand name Splenda — inhibited the activity of P-glycoprotein (PGP), a “defense protein”...

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