Dr. Brooke’s Nook Reflections on Hormones, The State of Family Practice, and Concierge Wellness By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz, ND I am sitting here on the 2nd night of a 3 day conference on bioidentical hormones and functional endocrinology, after having been lectured at for 9 hours straight on things I learned 14 years ago that … Continued
Generally, it can be useful to take vitamins and minerals orally, and we recommend that when appropriate. However, if vitamins and minerals are not adequately absorbed into the body, they are useless. Frequently, due to certain disease states that create intestinal imbalance and malabsorption, patients do not adequately absorb vitamins and nutrients they need through … Continued
by Dr. Rhea “Doc Rabbit” Abbott Let’s talk a minute about everyone’s favorite topic: bowel dysfunction. There are hundreds of things that can cause constipation or diarrhea, but if all the usual suspects (giardia, food poisoning, celiac, hypothyroidism, etc) have been ruled out, some docs are stumped and just call it IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). … Continued
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are upon us and that means the end of the year is close. That also means the start of a new calendar year for many people’s insurance is about to begin. Here at AIM, we always try and be conscious of our patient’s wallets. That is why I … Continued
By Dr. Rhea Abbott, ND Imagine your doctor hands you a prescription for something that will enhance both your mental and physical performance. Did you picture a supplement that will give you more energy? Faster reflexes? Something to improve concentration? Bet you didn’t imagine the script said “get more sleep!” … Continued
Competitive athletes push their bodies to the limit and getting that edge could be the difference between winning and, well, not winning. Competitive greatness means finding those edges you’re your opponents don’t have. Enhancing your performance is not only for the “competitive” athlete, however. Remember your immune system is also competing every day and, in … Continued
We are not vaccine-haters or vaccine deniers here at AIM. However, we also recognize that the flu is much more complicated than your local super-wal-store would have you believe, as they attempt to sell another “vaccine”. Here’s the thing about flu vaccines: they are based on an educated guess. Researchers take their best guess at … Continued
Back Pain, restricted range of motion, and laxity in joint movement are all very common occurrences during our lives. That knowledge doesn’t make your back or other joints feel any better, but the good news is that there are some simple things you can do to alleviate that pain. At AIM we use a “hands-on” … Continued
by AIM Staff When the symptoms of a sore throat, cold, flu or other upper respiratory infection begin, there are steps you can take to avoid becoming ill by boosting your immunity, or to shorten the duration of illness. The earlier you take these measures, the more helpful they will be. Prevention is always important … Continued
Ever wonder why some people’s joint pains and aches get worse in the cold weather? Well you’re not alone. Lots of people wonder about those nagging pains, and of course, about the scientific reasons behind Granny’s “trick knee” that seems to be able to predict rainstorms. They also wonder how to fix them, or … Continued
