Transglucosidase Enzyme- a new Breakthrough Trans-GLUCOSIDASE is an ENZYME -- that when taken with starchy foods interferes with the natural digestive enzyme AMYLASE that splits the starch into the individual glucose molecules, and instead changes the starch into a...
Barbara Solomon M.D. will be retiring at the end of July after a remarkable career in environmental medicine. For the past 15 years we at NIHA have been honored to work with and be inspired by Dr. Solomon, a pioneer in her field and a gentle and gifted woman who has devoted her life to the art of medicine. We still hear on a regular basis, “Dr. Solomon saved my life,” or, “Finally, someone who is able to help me.” As Dr. Solomon says, “the reward of this work is that patients get better.” And we have seen patients from all over the country get better, thanks to Dr. Solomon’s care.
How's Your pH level? pH is the balance of acidity and alkalinity in our blood, and it has an effect on almost everything in our body! It The pH scale ranges from 1-14 with 1 being very acidic, 7 neutral and 14 very alkaline. Healthy humans want to be in the...
Water cleans, purifies, enlivens, refreshes and quenches thirst. It splashes, rains, runs and makes everything grow…Water is this unique substance that seems to contain the essence of life itself. Water is as much a nutrient as food. The human body is composed of 25%...
Anita’s Healthy Tips: Today, in honor of the most patriotic day of the year, July 4, I offer you a recipe for a nutritious and EASY dessert to accompany any picnic or barbecue! Enjoy the 4th of July this year, with the fireworks in the sky, not in your body!!
You may find the little stickers on your produce a bit annoying and hard to peel off, but they do have a huge purpose- and it’s not to just to speed you through the check-out line. In fact, that number is telling you a whole lot more. How to Tell What You are...
Why is Glutathione so important? Glutathione is known as the Great antioxidant and the Great detoxifier. It is a critically important molecule composed of 3 amino acids but is unique in that it is made by the body and exists inside all cells. Glutathione is a...
What is the source of my pain? Pain is one of the biggest motivators to go to the doctor! Most people think they can deal with sharp pain, muscles that ache, a body that gets achy and tired at the end of a day. But when it gets to a point that you can’t handle it...
Do you ever wake up with a headache, or get one by the end of the day? Are they associated with neck pain or do you have a separate neck pain? A new study from the University of Kansas Medical Center has shown that these symptoms are strongly associate with sleep apnea. This is a new association. Non supine sleep provoked by sleep disordered breathing (as with sleep apnea) may play a previously unrecognized role in headache and cervical radiculopathy, or neck problems of the upper spine.
Summer officially starts this week, on Friday, June 21. Most of us have air conditioning these days, but many of us can remember sleeping on sticky sheets with the fan in the window during the summer! Which never worked, by the way!! When it gets hot, who wants to be in the kitchen using the oven or the stove? Now is the time to try all those recipes that don’t require cooking!! Salads of all types – green salads, fruit salads, raw kale salads, gazpacho soups, cold cucumber or melon soups, and caprese salad – taste wonderful and don’t heat up the kitchen.
Why do we need antioxidants? One of the 4 pillars of nutritional supplementation, antioxidants prevent our bodies from “burning up” (anti- against, oxidation – burning); oxidation from free radicals also causes aging, loss of cellular energy and function, premature...
Do you feel like you are not getting enough sleep? If so, you may find that you experience a wide variety of health problems. These medical problems tend to become additive over time-and according to a study at the University of Surrey in England reported in...
Oral Disease Affects Most Everyone NIHA dentists are often asked for the best ways to improve dental care. Dental diseases are very common and the most prevalent chronic infectious diseases in the world, affecting up to 90% of school children and the vast majority of adults.But, dental disease may be prevented by using products to […]
The Yeast (Candida) Connection to Health Issues Recently, studies have shown that symptoms of autism, acne, mood swings, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, skin rashes, food allergies, urinary disorders, infertility, chemical sensitivities and a weakened...
What Does "Pharmaceutical Grade" or "Physician Grade" Supplement Mean? All of the products the NIHA physicians recommend are hand picked by our doctors and practitioners for specific protocols. It is important to note that U.S. law requires the same level of quality...
In 2008, Dr. Warren Levin was interviewed for Public Health Alert about Candida Related Complex and how it affects patients with Lyme Disease. As every Lyme patient knows, symptoms can vary from person to person. Headaches, fatigue, joint pain, digestive disturbance,...
Your teeth serve many functions. Obviously they are critical for chewing and esthetics but more importantly if teeth are not replaced especially posterior or back teeth, that empty space will allow neighboring teeth to drift into the space formerly occupied by the extracted tooth. Without replacing that missing tooth the neighboring teeth above and to the sides will move into that space altering the way your teeth come together. That altered bite changes jaw alignment, blood flow to and from the brain as well as alters the nervous system function throughout the head and neck. Bite changes will eventually disrupt the TMJ or jaw joint.
Fatigue and pain are two complaints that every physician hears at least once a day and a growing number of people in the USA are experiencing at least once a day. They are the two most prevalent symptoms that patients describe when they become desperate for help. Every day I hear the phrase “I have been to fifteen different doctors and no one can tell me why I’m sooo tired or at least give me something to fix it”. So what is keeping these doctors from finding the answer?
Acupuncture for pain is an effective treatment because it clears the blockage associated with pain. The fundamental saying in Chinese Medicine is “Tong Zhi Bu Tong, Bu tong Zhi Tong” which roughly means, "Where there is blockage there is pain, where there is no...
The Definition of GMO I want to talk today about GMO, which is the acronym for Genetically Modified Organisms. This is an issue which may affect not just human health, but soil microbes, crops and livestock as well. When a plant or a food crop has had it’s DNA...
What do you know about oral cancer? One person dies every hour from oral cancer in the United States and the mortality rate has remained unchanged for more than 40 years. The death rate associated with oral cancer is high not because it is hard to discover or diagnose, but because the cancer is discovered late in its development. Often oral cancer is only discovered when the cancer has
Did you catch this posting on Mercola.com “97% of terminal cancer patients previously had this dental procedure”?
The answer is root canals.
Biological dentists have been concerned about root canals and patient’s health ever since Dr. Weston Price, performed his now famous root canal experiment. Dr. Weston Price implanted root canalled teeth from patients into rabbits
Yes, a Bad Dental Bite Can Actually Affect Health A bad dental bite has been shown to affect children, teenagers and adults, and be related to other health issues. Studies have been conducted in grade school kids and it has been shown that in kids with below-average...
Derailing 3 food myths that as a health coach, I hear all the time. These beliefs are repeated often but do nothing to make us healthier. Food Myths abound! Eat carbs for fuel- No, don't eat carbs! Always have 3 regular meals and 2 snacks- No, don't snack! Do...
Oral Health and Overall Health As a holistic or natural dentist, I am always describing to my patients how their oral cavity affects their entire body. Their immediate question is always how the oral cavity affects the rest of the body when anatomically it is relatively small. Although the oral cavity is relatively small it […]
In order to understand why your teeth are sensitive it helps to understand the parts of a tooth. The outside layer of a tooth is the enamel. The layer underneath the enamel is the dentin and it is this layer that covers the nerve. The tooth is surrounded by the gums. What happens with tooth sensitivity is that over time the enamel wears down or thins out and the gums recede, thus exposing
New Clarification for Virginia Patients on the Accuracy of Lyme Disease Testing. From the Lyme Disease.org website: The groundbreaking law in Virginia requires patients to be notified that a negative Lyme test doesn’t necessarily mean they don’t have Lyme disease. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell today signed into a law the Lyme Disease Testing Information Disclosure Act. Under the new legislation, patients being tested for Lyme disease must be officially informed that a negative test result does not mean they don’t have Lyme disease.
Patient Testimonial for Carpal Tunnel Treatment with a Non-Surgical Approach "Hi, My name is Dave and last March, about a year ago, I came to NIHA to see Dr. Coy. I have had carpal tunnel syndrome and diagnosed for over 10 years and had suffered with...
Problems with dairy have become common today. Have you experienced lactose intolerance, bloating or other unpleasant side effects when eating dairy? Do you enjoy dairy products but are concerned whether they are actually good for you? Real dairy is healthy and can be...
What’s the best kept beauty secret of the world’s rich and famous? What’s their secret to those perfectly flat tummies and that beautiful, radiant skin? My friend, I’ll tell. They’ve discovered the ancient art of INTERNAL CLEANSING THROUGH COLON HYDROTHERAPY. Yes, they spend as much time cleansing their internal bodies as they do cleansing their external bodies. But, they’re not going to tell you their beauty secret. Why? Because colon health and internal cleansing just are not favorite topics of every day dinner table or cocktail party conversation! According to the Huffington Post, actor Leonard DiCaprio has tapped into this ancient beauty secret.
Cultured and fermented foods have been around for a long time, initially as a means of preserving food, but it turns out there is a wonderful healing benefit to this process. Foods were put in a jar and stored in a cellar for a period of time where they fermented, or...
Chinese Medicine for Seasonal Changes Chinese Medicine is unique in that practitioners of the classical way take into account the seasonal shifts in our treatment strategies. For example, we are moving out Winter, the time of hibernation, quiet and storage, into a...
AGEs and Aging AGEs are harmful compounds that affects aging. High blood sugar contributes to accelerated aging as more AGEs are formed. AGE’s is short for Advanced Glycation End products which are compounds formed when sugar in the bloodstream reacts with protein or...
Estrogen Dominance and adrenal fatigue are very similar in their symptom presentation. Symptoms may include: weight gain, hot flashes, poor sleep, fatigue, and irritability. Most women who have one tend to have the other to some degree. Most estrogen dominance is due to insufficient progesterone and therefore there is low cortisol production. When the adrenals are stressed, the
We are exposed to toxins daily in our fast paced, modern world. Personal care products, cell phones, microwaves, wireless electronics, processed foods, plastics, cleaning products, carpet, water, and food may contain chemicals or emit electromagnetic frequencies. So,...
Natural dental products can enhance daily home care for our teeth and gums. This is important and not just for the obvious reasons of keeping our teeth for a lifetime and not having bad breath, but a healthy mouth contributes to overall good health. Believe it or not, when we are taking care of our teeth and mouth we are taking steps to a healthy body.
I’m reading a really interesting book these days….it’s been sitting on my shelf for quite awhile and I finally picked it up. It’s a New York Times bestseller called “Wheat Belly”, by William Davis, MD. I have quite a few people in my life that could benefit from the author’s conclusion that wheat can aggravate a variety of conditions from migraine headaches to diabetes to arthritis. He notes that the average American consumes 133 lbs. of wheat /year which translates in to more than half a loaf of bread daily! Now, not everyone consumes that much bread, but how about cereals, cookies, crackers, cakes, pretzels, pizza, burgers, bagels, muffins, pastries, pasta, wraps………you get the picture.
If you've ever lost weight by dieting only to gain it all back (and then some) upon returning to your previous dietary habits, then you're no stranger to the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting. Sadly, this roller coaster ride of ups and downs in our weight is more than...
Create the Ultimate Salad and Take Salad to the Next Level I would love to show you how to kick your salad up a notch! Remember the days when it was just the lonely old salt & pepper shakers on the table? Well move over, I've got a whole lazy susan full of...
Updated Nov. 20, 2024 Periodontal Disease is an Infection Periodontal Disease is an infection, but because it occurs in the mouth, many people do not think of gum disease as an infection. And as an infection, the extent can be shown by both looking at a microscopic...
Have you ever heard this before? "I'm going through detox & feeling lousy..." Lisa Wilson here with The Raw Food Institute, and I conduct Raw Food Immersion and Detoxification nutrition classes throughout the year. My response: "Good. It's working." Here is...
Plantar fasciitis is a very prevalent condition. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis are: Pain! Foot and/or heel pain. Symptoms of plantar fasciitis can vary, but in general the first few steps taken when you get out of bed in the morning are very painful. The fascia stretches from the ball of the foot to the heel and there can be sharp pain on the bottom of the foot
Stress and Health Close to 80% of people with chronic illness have experienced a stressful incident or ongoing stress in their life. Stressful situations include life altering incidents or transitions such as loss of a job, death of a family member, traumatic...
We all need techniques and healthy ways to manage stress that we can incorporate into our daily lives. With the holidays approaching our list of “things to do” gets longer and longer. But at the same time, the lines at the stores are longer. The traffic is heavier....
Why Can’t I Heal? Internalized trauma can happen to anyone, and may block healing if left unresolved, even later in life when we least expect it. There are physical or emotional traumatic events that can happen in anyone’s life, sometimes well before our conscious awareness has the ability to record the event in our […]
Yes! XYLITOL is a natural ingredient that can help to reduce bacteria and fight tooth decay. Xylitol first became popular in Europe as an alternative for people with diabetes. It is found in natural resources such as birch trees, corn, vegetables and fruits.
If you have bad breath and/or your gums bleed when you brush or eat, you may be at increased risk for heart disease. In fact, you may be at increased risk for many other medical problems such as premature babies or stroke, just because your gums are not healthy!
We can all feel our heart pumping and see blood leak from a cut or an injury. Damage or dysfunction of this circulatory system will have instantaneous dangers and consequences such as a heart attack or bleeding. But, are you aware of our second circulatory system,...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in here I explain how breast thermography can be used as a non-invasive assessment tool to determine a woman’s risk of future breast cancer.
The organic food industry is absolutely BOOMING! According to findings from an Organic Trade Association survey, the organic industry grew by 9.5 percent overall in 2011 to reach $31.5 billion in sales. Yes, that’s BILLION with a ‘B’ so in case it slipped past you,...
Good bugs, bad bugs, what’s the difference? How do we get more of the "good" bugs? Well, let’s start by looking at where the “not so good ones” come from. A healthy body has a nice balance of microbes in the gut, but certain circumstances can cause...
Raw Lunch Wraps Made Easy! I don't know about you, but I need food that is super easy for my on-the-go lifestyle! As a mom of 3, and a business owner that keeps me hopping full time, I need easy-peasy fun & healthy meal & snack ideas. Wraps are...
Colon hydrotherapy is a gentle procedure which gently introduces filtered, temperature regulated water into the colon to loosen and release impacted fecal matter and other waste products from the body. This procedure is sometimes referred to as colonics, high enemas or colon irrigation. Now available on Saturdays in the Washington, DC, metro area.
Diabetes is an illness caused by high levels of blood glucose resulting from inappropriate insulin production and/or defective insulin action. People with diabetes are more susceptible to other illness such as stroke or heart attack, and often have poor or slow...
High Blood Pressure, High Triglycerides, High Cholesterol Could be Insulin Resistance High blood pressure, high triglycerides are often associated with each other. Add in high cholesterol and health problems can increase. Those with high blood pressure are more likely...
According to the World Health Organization and the United States Surgeon General, one of the top chronic diseases of mankind is periodontal disease, or gum disease. This disease is important for several reasons. It is the number one cause of loss of teeth, and the main function of teeth is to allow us to eat a good diet with lots of fiber.
Bellly Fat Explained: High Insulin Levels Could be the Reason Insulin is produced by the body in response to eating carbohydrates. The breakdown of carbohydrates causes a rise in blood sugar. Insulin is produced by the pancreas to escort the sugar out of the blood and...
Why Can't I Heal? Have you read every book you can get your hands on, tried every new therapy that has come your way and still feel no further ahead in achieving your healing goals? What if I told you that your body has the answer! What if I told you that there...
Updated April 20, 2024 Have you heard the welcome news? In 2011, after threats of a boycott, Johnson & Johnson reiterated it’s pledge to slowly phase out the toxic ingredients used in their baby product line by the end of 2013 and announced that it will also...
Modern society has created a sad state for our over-processed livers. Anytime we over eat or eat processed or fried foods, and anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes over worked and over loaded. When the liver is taxed, it...
Carpal tunnel? Tingling fingers and wrist pain? What should you do about it? Decide who you want to see then find out if they have they been successful in treating it. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tingling fingers, hand and wrist pain are my specialty.
Classical Chinese Medicine takes into account the whole system of the body. It looks at the body like a tree and instead of treating a branch of the tree (a symptom) Classical Chinese Medicine goes to the cause- to treat the root of the problem.
Wrist braces, physical therapy, rest, ergonomic work stations... You may have tried them all with little to no success for relief from carpal tunnel syndrome. The reason why it is not working is because most people, and even health practitioners, don’t...
If you live in the Washington metro area then you are all too familiar with the quick changes in weather, and a recent heat explosion, not to mention the power outages due to big storms. We were without power for 5 days at my house and so naturally we lost all the...
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may improve fertility by correcting underlying issues that can contribute to infertility, low sperm count, etc. and provide a more optimal environment for conception. It can enhance many women's health issues at every stage of life...
Dr. Mark Hyman has coined the term “diabesity”. It refers to the journey from a normal blood sugar level to pre-diabetes and finally to full blown Type II diabetes, often accompanied by obesity. Sugar, Sugar, Sugar Refined foods, sugary drinks and fast foods...
Rebounding, or gently bouncing on a Rebounder, similar to a “mini trampoline”, is a great form of gentle exercise and helps with detoxification. Rebounding is great for the lymphatic system and moving toxins out of the body.
Detoxification: Spring Cleaning for the Body I am just finishing up a Spring body cleanse and boy do I feel good! As a health coach, this is something I try to do at least once or twice a year, but I especially like to do a cleansing detox in the Spring. I did...
"Mosquitos, ticks and other insects will be plentiful this season, experts say" Washington Post Early Spring Means More Ticks The NIHA doctors are already seeing a lot of patients with tick bites and Lyme disease due to the mild winter, early spring and other...
What will you be putting on the grill this season? I love it when the warm weather begs us to cook outdoors and enjoy the longer days by having dinner on the patio. That means making sure that the grill is in working order and ready to use. Whether you favor charcoal...
Chronic Pain May Be Alleviated by Acupuncture Acupuncture is used throughout the country as a complementary treatment for pain relief and in some scenarios, acupuncture is used in the place of biochemical anesthetics. Physical pain is common for many Americans. A...
A very common yet under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed digestive problem that we find in patients is parasites. They can live in the body for many years without causing symptoms and when they do, the symptoms are often subtle or vague. Parasites can generally be...
If you’ve tried to kick the sugar habit and failed, you may be facing something similar to an addiction. You could be facing a larger problem than you may have realized. Have you ever noticed that when you eat sugar you crave more sweets? Sadly, sugar addiction is...
Research shows that sugar can trigger compulsive cravings and stimulate the need for more and more for the same effect, similar behavior to a drug addiction, although not classified as such. Many Americans had a rude awakening recently if they were in front of their...
Good Bugs Eat Bad Bugs The human body is an amazing biological machine. Food is digested, converted into energy and the unusable becomes waste. This conversion is dependent on many factors and processes but the bacteria that create the ‘enzymes’ that help...
Updated April 6, 2020 Touch is a Basic Human Need Why does massage feel so good? When most people consider touch they think of skin and its soft, (or not so soft) supple texture, but touch reaches far deeper than the surface of our skin. Since touch affects us...
Simple, daily ways to love your gut, which contains about 70% of our immune system. Loving your gut means better health! 31 Ways to Love Your Gut and Improve the Digestive System Probiotics Digestive Enzymes Breathe Stretch Massage Reflexology Essential Oils...
Curious About How to Eat Chia Seeds? Chia seeds are awesome additions to anyone’s diet. You can drink them, eat them straight from the bag, bake with them, sprinkle them on food, put them in smoothies and even make pudding with them! A Great Source of Omega 3 Fatty...
How do I know if I could benefit from Colon Hydrotherapy? If you experience any of the following, colon hydrotherapy could be right for you: Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, candida, irritable bowel disease, brain fog, chronic pain, fatigue, auto-immune disease,...
Sadly, colorectal cancer has become so popular that it has earned its own National Awareness Month. Among the cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is now the SECOND leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, according to the...
Good Chiropractic care can get you out of neck pain and back to balance, and regular body tune ups will maintain the good results. I will recommend proper exercises, yoga or simply stretches with a positive attitude that can achieve amazing results that last. They all can help you live a healthy life that is spent feeling good and not limited by neck pain.
Spring has begun early in the Washington metro area. Temperatures are rising and the threat of a snowfall is diminishing.It is a beautiful time of year with the fresh green buds and blossoms of color. The change in season should also bring about a change in the types of food we eat.
Recently the Dr. Oz show featured Dr. Joseph Mercola D.O., discussing concern over "silver" mercury amalgam fillings, which contain 50% mercury. Concern for mercury fillings is reasonable because mercury is a toxin, and may affect overall health. Concern for...
Estrogen Dominance is a term every woman should be familiar with. Estrogen dominance symptoms can include PMS, infertility, post menopausal symptoms, even breast cancer can often relate to ED. Estrogen Dominance doesn’t mean that a woman is high in estrogen. Rather, it means that the estrogenic effects are stronger than the (counterbalancing) progesterone hormone balancing effects.
Recently, my husband and I hosted a wonderful engagement party at our home for our son and his girlfriend who will be married in the fall. My house was filled with out of town family who stayed for the weekend. My normal routine and eating habits were put on hold from...
The plaque that forms on our teeth is a type of biofilm. Biofilm is a collection of many types of bacteria surrounded by a slimy substance that can stick to most everything. Biofilms can be found in our bathrooms, on our kitchen countertops, cutting boards and yes, the kitchen sink.
Are you interested in colon hydrotherapy, but not sure what to expect? Some people consider colon hydrotherapy a bit of an awkward thing to do. Most people who come in for the first time are a bit nervous, but once they experience the procedure, they can’t believe they waited so long to try it.
Cupping is an alternative therapy used to reduce pain and stimulate blood flow to a specific area. In fact, some of the oldest descriptions of cupping date back to 1,550 BC in the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest existing medical texts unearthed in Egypt. Cupping has...
The Liver is One of the Most Complex and Important Organs in the Body The liver is responsible for: filtering toxins from your blood storing reserve energy in the form of glycogen conjugating and eliminating excess hormones producing bile to help the body...
If your answer is yes to constipation, you’ve got a lot of company – over 4 million “friends” in the US alone! In fact, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services, constipation is the most common gastrointestinal complaint, responsible for over 2.5...
These 3 health mistakes are common and can hurt your health. Life certainly doesn’t come with a guide book and we all do the best we can with the tools we have. That said, when we see a better way or when we gather more information we are inspired to make changes....
Most people believe symptoms are the disease so they often take drugs, herbs or supplements to suppress symptoms in the false belief that a medical or psychiatric problem is resolved if symptoms disappear. These myths may stem from deep, unconscious fears handed down...
Did you know that 70 -80 % of your immune system is in or around the digestive tract? It’s true. Now consider what would happen to your health if the digestive tract were compromised. Malnutrition and lowered immunity would become a real health concern. There are...
Do you have a plan for what to do when you are faced with a plethora of sweet treats and drinks? In the spirit of good health habits, here are some tips on navigating the holidays so you enter the new year without the guilt (and extra weight).
Dr. Coy Roskosky provides comprehensive chiropractic care using joint manipulation, soft tissue therapies, functional and sports enhancing techniques. As a Doctor of Chiropractic he treats and balances the nervous and musculoskeletal systems to help the body function at it’s highest level.
Parenting Has Limits The best-seller and Pulitzer Prize finalist, The Nurture Assumption, Why Children Turn Out the Way They Do, by Judith Rich Harris makes a compelling case, based on sound research on identical twins and other data, that within reasonable...
Joint Pain and Allergies? Do you have muscle aches and pains or joint aches and pains, or headaches? We do not generally think of these as allergy symptoms, but they can be associated with allergies. Even conditions such as arthritis and depression may be improved if...