Genetic Testing and Medically Supervised Weight Loss

By AIM Staff One of the tools we utilize as part of our weight loss program is a genetic test called GxSlim. It is a genetic test that only requires a cheek swab, similar to other genetic tests available on the market. However, what makes this test different is that they look specifically at genes … Continued

Pain Relief with Ozone Therapy (Ozone Part 1)

Dr. Brooke has been extolling the virtues of Hyperbaric Ozone Therapy for much of 2018.  To explain all the things that ozone therapy does, and how, is not an easy task and it can’t be done in a small article.  That is why I have broken this down to two parts:  Part I -The role … Continued

Hey Guys! Aging is for the Uninformed: Hormone Therapy at AIM

by Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz If you listen to sports radio you have no doubt heard the following commercial with these three questions: Do you want more sex drive? Do you want more energy? Do you want to feel younger? The tag line is, “If you said yes to any of these questions, then you may … Continued

Winning the Fight Against Cold and Flu

By Dr. Erin Cheatum and Dr. Victoria Nguyen   It’s that time of the year again: cold and flu season! Fall, Winter and even early Spring tend to be the times when most people get sick. The common cold and flu are caused by viruses, therefore antibiotics are very unlikely to be helpful in these … Continued

Acupuncture to boost brain power/ memory/mental clarity

Acupuncture to boost brain power/ memory/mental clarity Ko Ching Lu EAMP, L.Ac.  As the year ends, parents are working hard and students are in school, learning hard.  This is a good time to get acupuncture treatments to enhance their memory and focus.  According to Chinese medicine, there are four organ types that are closely connected … Continued

IV Therapy Pre and Post Surgery—Prepare Better; Recover Faster

IV Therapy Pre and Post Surgery—Prepare Better; Recover Faster The purpose of a surgical procedure is to correct a problem within the body.  In most cases, the surgery achieves its goal and the person returns to a better state of health.  However as far as the body is concerned, the process is unnatural and traumatic.  … Continued

The Midas Touch, but for Pregnancy

The Midas Touch, but for Pregnancy By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz   As I was prepping to write this article I came across a website that noted “The average woman in the U.S. spends 3 decades of her life (not necessarily all in a row) trying to avoid pregnancy and about 5 years trying to get … Continued

IV Spotlight: Chelation Therapy and Heavy Metal Detoxification

Heavy Metal Chelations using EDTA Ethyl Diamine Tetraacetic Acid (EDTA) was developed in Europe in the first half of the last century for use in industry and water purification (removal of lead).  In 1940s, the US naval physicians began noticing numerous incidents of lead poisoning among sailors assigned the duty of painting warships.  Since EDTA … Continued

TCM Diet for Spring and a Detox Tea Recipe!

By Ko Ching Lu EAMP, LAC   Spring is the season, which we see trees blossom and rebirth of many living life. According to Chinese medicine, spring is the season associated with liver organ and belongs to the wood element.  It is a season to set new goals and to redirect life.  This is a … Continued

The Acupuncture Face Lift!

by Ko Ching Lu EAMP, LAc   Greetings!  My name is Ko Ching Lu, and in case you have yet to hear about me, I am your new favorite Acupuncturist and just joined up with AIM last month.  When we were discussing topics for this newsletter, I was excited to share something that you may … Continued