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 harmful bacteria in the gut. Bloating, gassiness, pain, and abnormal bowel […]
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 to active recovery, massage, and compression garments, according to a 2018 meta-analysis of 99 studies looked […]
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 Excessive exposure to cold weather without […]
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, or homeostasis. They are typically safe, working on the adrenals […]
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 doctor. Integrative Medicine was pioneered by Dr. Andrew […]
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 both prevent and help treat a number of health conditions. Because […]
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep Hygiene by Dr. Stephanie Karozos, MD Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, unable to fall back to sleep? If so, you are not alone. Insomnia consists of difficulty falling asleep at bedtime (sleep-onset insomnia) and waking up in the middle […]
Fibromyalgia
See PDF Version Here. Diagnosis & Integrative Approach to Treatment Dr. 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 male ratio* ❖ Symptoms overlap with other conditions A few points ❖ […]
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 referring to cooking, looking at Japanese sushi versus a Chinese stir-fried rice dish. Both […]
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 (150-300 minutes/week) or vigorous physical activity (75-150 minutes/week), respectively, had an observed 20-21% and 19% […]