Blog – Page 3 of 10 – Philadelphia Functional and Integrative Medicine

  “I feel like a different person. When I started at the Moday Center, my hypothyroidism was causing symptoms like hair loss, brittle nails, weight gain, and a general depressive mood. I didn’t feel like myself, and my symptoms were making it difficult for me to have the energy to keep up with … [Read more…] about “I am a different person because of the Moday Center!”

  As part of every work up with a patient, I order testing for vitamin and mineral levels. After reviewing the tests, my patients are often shocked. They often ask-” Why doesn’t my doctor order vitamin and mineral levels on me?”  I wish I had an answer to that question as I consider … [Read more…] about Three Tests Your Doctor Should Be Ordering But Isn’t

There’s no better time to talk about heart health than February: good ol’ National Heart Month. But wait, it’s March! Yes, yes. I realize this is coming at you a little behind schedule. Or is it? Because when I hear some of the old, outdated nutrition and medical advice still being given out for … [Read more…] about How to Lower Inflammation and Protect Your Heart – Naturally!

Let’s get something straight: Exercising can be REALLY embarrassing, especially in the beginning. It can also be confusing, draining, frustrating, and downright painful at times. No wonder most people don’t like to exercise! In fact, I have found there are two main factors most likely holding … [Read more…] about Exercising Injury Free: Why We Get Hurt and How to Avoid It

As many of you have seen on social media, our office recently participated in a 30-day elimination diet. This included elimination of eggs, caffeine, alcohol, industrial seed oils, added sugars, gluten, soy and dairy. Why do an elimination diet? The quick and dirty answer is that relying too … [Read more…] about 5 Things We Learned From Doing a 30-Day Elimination Diet