Hormone Replacement is about more than just Estrogen

By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz If you have been to AIM and are a woman, chances are you have discussed hormones with one of our docs.  This is because hormones are a huge force in our bodies, driving everything from appetite, to metabolism, to sex drive, to mood… the list is long!  Here at AIM we … Continued

February, Love, and Maca Root in our latest newsletter

Hello Health Enthusiasts! The new year is off to a great start, and we hope to build on that with a wonderful February.  Click on the link below to access the PDF of our February Newsletter, which is about feeling younger and increasing vitality through hormone replacement and other natural methods, like Maca Root.  We … Continued

December’s Newsletter is all about our Hair!

This month, our providers have been hard at work on articles about a very scary theme: hair loss. Even thinking about this is enough to frighten us, as no one likes seeing thinning or receding hair.  But, is there anything we can do to prevent this from happening?  The answer is, in many cases, yes. … Continued

Eczema and Psoriasis—Natural Approaches

By Dr. Alison Kerns Eczema and psoriasis are two of the most challenging chronic, everyday skin conditions encountered in dermatology. Both eczema and psoriasis tend to have a genetic component and they can be triggered by stress and environmental factors. Neither condition is contagious nor infections and they cannot be transmitted by external contact or … Continued

November Newsletter–Skin Issues and Treatments! Enjoy!

Happy November! AIM has been busy busy busy!  We are getting ready to expand the clinic, including a brand new state of the art IV Therapy Room, and the hiring of a full time massage therapist.  Add that to our excellent ND’s, Acupuncturists, and Therapeutic Yoga Instructors, and you’ll have a new and improved Alpine … Continued

Acid Reflux 101

Alpine Integrated Medicine   Nearly 15% of all adults use antacids regularly to combat acid reflux and indigestion. GERD, or acid reflux, occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) (valve separating the esophagus and stomach) does not close properly, allowing acid to back up into the esophagus. The lining of the esophagus is not made … Continued

Anxiety: An Imbalance of the Heart

By Nichole Santoro, LAc   In Chinese Medicine we always strive to uncover and treat the root imbalance causing a disease.  So, in thinking about treating an emotion like anxiety it is important to view the whole health picture of the person to establish if anxiety is the byproduct of a different disease or deeper … Continued

Dr. Alison on Anxiety

By Dr. Alison Kerns, ND   Anxiety is one of the most common psychologically diagnosed conditions today. Both anxiety and fear are considered negatively-valenced emotions. Fear is brief, present focused, due to a specific threat, and allows for avoidance of that threat. On the other hand, anxiety is future focused, characterized by sustained hyper-arousal due … Continued