Tag Archives: holistic medicine

Biomarker Series: High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein – A Beacon for Inflammation

Posted on September 27, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

When you sprain an ankle your body sends more blood to the area of injury. The immune cells in this blood work to rid the body of dead or damaged tissue to make way for healing. Without inflammation, injuries would … Continue reading →

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Biomarker Series: Avoiding Diabetes with Glucose and HbA1c

Posted on September 24, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

Diabetes. In America, nearly 80 people a day will sit down with their doctors and be told that they have this life-long and life-threatening disease. Like many diseases, however, it doesn’t happen overnight. No one goes to sleep perfectly healthy and wakes up … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons You Should Be Meditating

Posted on August 21, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

Today’s guest post comes from Dr. Kulkarni on the importance of adding meditation to your daily wellness routine. Meditation has countless benefits on your health and life in general. Here are some great reasons to make meditation a part (even … Continue reading →

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How to Choose an Integrative Medicine Practitioner

Posted on January 27, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

Let’s face it, when faced with a multitude of options, it’s easy to leave decision-making up to the close-your-eyes and point method.  This might be an OK way to decide which party to attend or which pair of pants to … Continue reading →

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Consumer Health & Integrative Medicine

Posted on January 4, 2012 by The WellnessFx Team

Faced with a dizzying array of health issues and options, consumers are increasingly choosing to combine the best of western medicine with other practices such as acupuncture and Chinese herbs.  This broader approach, known as integrative, complementary or alternative medicine … Continue reading →

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