Posted on May 15, 2012
by Dr. Misty White
in Clinical Services, Food Allergy Testing, Primary Care, Specialty Treatment Options
Food allergies are the best-known negative reaction to food proteins. In classic food allergies, a protein in certain foods (eg. peanuts, shellfish or egg whites) interacts with an antibody, IgE. Once that reaction occurs, our immune system goes into high gear releasing histamine. Histamine causes an immediate response, and can trigger everything from a scratchy […]
Posted on May 11, 2011
by Dr. Misty White
in Detoxification and Cleansing, Specialty Treatment Options
Cleansing or detoxifying, is the process of eliminating toxins or waste products from the body. Toxins can be the natural byproduct of digestion and elimination as we learned in yesterday’s blog, or they can be from combating acute or chronic illness and dealing with stress. We also encounter daily toxins in the air we breathe, […]
Posted on May 10, 2011
by Dr. Misty White
in Detoxification and Cleansing, Specialty Treatment Options
There are basically 4 major organs of elimination and detoxification: the liver, kidneys, intestines, and skin. Although each of these organs is important in its own special way, it could be argued that the liver is the most important of all. This is mostly due to the fact that the vast majority of toxins must […]
Posted on December 1, 2010
by Dr. Misty White
in Clinical Services, Food Allergy Testing, Primary Care, Specialty Treatment Options
What is a food allergy? When we hear the term “food allergy” we often picture a person covered in hives, swollen beyond recognition, and gasping for air. This certainly can be the case, especially in the case of shellfish or peanut allergies. However, not all allergies are created equally. Individuals with Celiac disease have a […]
Posted on December 1, 2010
by Dr. Misty White
in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, Specialty Treatment Options
Who is affected by Hormone Imbalance? Hormone imbalance occurs almost universally with aging. The most commonly decreasing age-related hormones include DHEA (from the adrenals), IGF-1 (from the pituitary), melatonin (from the pineal gland), as well as the sex hormones (testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone). Levels of thyroid hormones also commonly decline in both men and particularly […]
Posted on December 1, 2010
by Dr. Misty White
in Detoxification and Cleansing, Specialty Treatment Options
Why should I detoxify? Detoxification is the process of neutralizing or transforming toxins into a less offensive substance. As a part of normal physiological function our body creates toxins that need to be eliminated, and it has set up the proper systems to do so. However, in today’s environment there are a variety of substances […]
Posted on December 1, 2010
by Dr. Misty White
in Specialty Treatment Options, Weight Loss Protocols
Myth #1: It’s all about the calories. This is true to a degree, but it is an oversimplification for some patients. There are many factors that contribute to a patient’s ability to sustain weight loss, including: Hormone Levels (including some “Vitamins”) Dietary History Exercise History Sleep Behavior & Patterns Chemical Exposures Sources of Chronic Inflammation […]
