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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.
Community Building: Optimizing Gut Health to Improve Body Health
Community Building: Optimizing Gut Health to Improve Total Body Health By Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Gut health has been at the forefront of health and wellness recently, and for good reason! There are many signs of gut dysbiosis, or abnormal levels of helpful and...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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●...
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture to Japanese Acupuncture
Sushi Versus Stir-Fry: My Move from TCM Acupuncture to Japanese Acupuncture Originally published in North American Journal of Oriental Medicine, July 1995 Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD Why have I turned to Japanese style? I can compare Japanese and Chinese styles by...
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...
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”...
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
Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Energy Metabolism & Well-Being
By E HUSKISSON, S MAGGINI, AND M RUF Physicians are frequently confronted with patients complaining of fatigue, tiredness and low energy levels. In the absence of underlying disease, these symptoms could be caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals. Certain risk...
Autologous Plasma and Regenerative Techniques for Chronic Pain Due to Musculoskeletal Conditions, Neuropathy, and Scar Tissue
Autologous Plasma and Regenerative Techniques (Prolotherapy, PRP, and Prolozone) for Chronic Pain Due to Musculoskeletal Conditions, Neuropathy, and Scar Tissue from Megan Hughes Autologous Plasma for Chronic Pain - OMED - October 20201. Autologous Plasma and...
Why You’re Not Healing
Have you ever felt like you are doing everything right but still can’t seem to get out of that mental fog? Maybe you are exercising and eating a “balanced diet” but still can’t shed the weight? Even with proper diet and exercise, supplements and “all natural” consumer...
The Metaphysical Nature of Science, Medicine, and YOU
Metaphysical Nature of Science, Medicine, and YOU from Megan Haines 1. The Metaphysical Nature of Science, Medicine, and You John Hughes, D.O. Master of Theological Studies Midwestern University April 18, 2005 2. Where Are We Going Today? “The shaman of tribal...
Nature is Sacred Medicine Part 3
Nature is Sacred Medicine Part 3 from Megan Haines 1. The Circle of Nature: Life and Death Third Discussion in the Nature and Medicine Series Dr.John C. Hughes, D.O. Shaman Woo Du-An ACES at Hallum Lake Aspen, CO August 15, 2012 2. The Circle of Nature: Openness to...
Nature is Sacred Medicine Part 1
Nature is Sacred Medicine Part 1 from Megan Haines 1. Nature As Medicine: We ARE Nature First Lecture in the Nature and Medicine Series Dr.John C. Hughes, D.O. ACES at Hallum Lake Aspen, CO July 18, 2012 2. We ARE Nature I. We Are Animals (Mammals) II. We are like...
Nature is Sacred Medicine Part 2
Nature is Sacred Medicine from Megan Haines 1. Nature Is Sacred Medicine Second Discussion in the Nature and Medicine Series Dr.John C. Hughes, D.O. ACES at Hallum Lake Aspen, CO August 1, 2012 2. Nature is Sacred Medicine I. Introduction: We ARE Nature-Review II....
Integrative Medicine: The New Standard
Integrative Medicine: The New Standard from Megan Haines 1. Integrative Medicine: The “New” Standard An Introduction to the Colorado Integrative Medicine Consortium John C. Hughes, D.O. Aspen Integrative Medicine May 24, 2010 Sponsored by Fairway Physicians Insurance...
Conservative Osteopathic Management of Musculo-Skeletal Pain from Whiplash
Conservative Osteopathic Management of Musculo-Skeletal Pain from Whiplash from Megan Hughes Conservative Osteopathic Management of Musculo-Skeletal Pain from Whiplash1. Conservative Osteopathic Management of Musculo-Skeletal Pain from Whiplash John C. Hughes, D.O....
CNN: Nearly every country in the world — but not the U.S. — agrees to landmark plastic pollution pact
Nearly every country in the world — but not the U.S. — agrees to landmark plastic pollution pact CNN The governments of 187 countries have agreed to control the movement of plastic waste between national borders, in an effort to curb the world's plastic crisis — but...
7 Steps to Balance Hormones Naturally – Dr. Axe
Hormones — such as estrogen, testosterone, adrenaline and insulin — are extremely important chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your overall health. That’s why a hormonal imbalance can be problematic, so you want to make sure you know how to balance hormones.
For Your Quiver
Draft available for public comment on the ATSDR website (1): “The measurement of lead excreted in urine following an injection (intravenous or intramuscular) of the chelating agent, Calcium disodium EDTA (EDTA provocation) has been used to detect elevated body burden...
HBOT: an essential component for the regenerative treatment of pain from sports injuries, chronic inflammation and infection
HBOT: an essential component for the regenerative treatment of pain from sports injuries, chronic inflammation and infection from Megan Haines HBOT- An Essential Component for the Regenerative Treatment of Pain from Sports Injuries, Chronic Inflammation and Infection...
Adult Stem Cells for Chronic Pain – Webinar
Adult stem cells for chronic pain from Megan Haines Click Here: Adult Stem Cells for Chronic Pain pdf1. Adult Stem Cells for Chronic Pain Dr. John Hughes, DO January 24th, 2018 2. Dr. John Hughes, DO • Doctor of Osteopathy • From Georgia • Arizona College of...
PRP for Chronic Pain – Webinar
PRP for Chronic Pain from Megan Haines Click Here: PRP for Chronic Pain pdf1. PRP for Chronic Pain Dr. John Hughes, DO February 21st, 2018 2. Dr. John Hughes, DO Doctor of Osteopathy 1)The body is a unit; one cannot treat a part of the body without considering its...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and cancer—a review
Ingrid Moen and Linda E. B. Stuhr Abstract: Hypoxia is a critical hallmark of solid tumors and involves enhanced cell survival, angiogenesis, glycolytic metabolism, and metastasis. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment has for centuries been used to improve or cure...