by AskDrPat | Acupuncture, Chiropractic, LifeStyle, Nutrition
Over the counter OTC…pain killers-medications, analgesics are available over-the-counter (OTC) in the U.S and are in two major classes- acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (nsaids). They are for short-term relief of joint pain, muscle aches,...
by AskDrPat | Alternative Medicine, Chiropractic, Diet, Enviromental Medicine, Functional Medicine, LifeStyle Medicine, Nutrition
I recently read an article on TOXIC HEAVY METALS and THYROID- Neuroendocrine function is impaired by heavy metal poisoning- mercury. Thus, THYROID function can easily be impaired by toxic metals such as: Mercury, Cadmium, Lead and others… Toxic Metals are...
by AskDrPat | Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Diet, LifeStyle, Nutrition
Posture is important, it can not be stressed enough. Structure is Function- from the side ones head (ear) should line up with the back of the edge of the shoulder, and be directly over the hip. If it is NOT you have a postural issue, which usually is such a gradual...
by AskDrPat | Acupuncture, Chiropractic, LifeStyle Medicine
Can you guess the no.1 best selling med in 2001? I will spare you the pain and just tell you, Prilosec. Today you can see adverts all over to include the internet, TV and magazines for it sister drug- Nexium aka- ‘The PURPLE PILL’. What do they have in...
by AskDrPat | Acupuncture, Alternative Medicine, Chiropractic, Diet, Functional Medicine, LifeStyle, LifeStyle Medicine, Mind-body, Nutrition
As a LifeStyle Medicine Strategist, I do not treat cancer, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, heart disease or menopause for example… I DO NOT treat Disease, end of story. My goal is to target in on what is not working in the body causing a problem. Given two people...
by AskDrPat | Acupuncture, Chiropractic, General, LifeStyle, LifeStyle Medicine, Mind-body, Nutrition
My mission is to improve health and reverse chronic illness by helping you achieve your genetic potential through some or all of the following: Mentoring & Coaching, Nutrition, Chiropractic, Oriental Medicine, including Acupuncture, and/or LifeStyle Medicine which...