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
by Dr. Bridgett B. Simon, ND LAc Hello everyone, welcome to the fall season. I like this topic because it turned out to be more than I expected. When I thought of ergonomics before this, posture and sitting time came to mind for me. Working with a lot of tech friends also, things like … Continued
Do’s and Don’ts of Skin Care Our skin is a reflection of our overall health. When we are at balance chemically, emotionally, and functionally, our skin glows and looks as healthy as it can be. However when we are stressed, have hormonal imbalance or are overburdened with toxins from our environment and/or what we eat, … Continued
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
by AIM Staff Fall is all about gathering resources and preparing for a cold and fruitless winter – a process that takes place all around us. Animals gather food and prepare cozy shelters and plants drop off leaves and seeds as resources are concentrated into the roots. As the seasons change, this process also starts … Continued
By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz Recently I attended a conference on pain and wound healing at which one of the lectures was on bee products. We talked about bee sting therapy, propolis, royal jelly, and all kinds of honey, with a focus on Manuka honey. Seeing that this month’s newsletter was about the skin, I thought … 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
