Dr. Aaron Newman

11/28/2023

Let's face it, most people are fiber deficient. Increasing your soluble fiber through inulin and resistant starch are great ways to keep your gut flora happy. We also find great benefits with Lactulose, as it can decrease colonic pH, lower ammonia and support a healthier microbiome.
We tend to lean toward the following prebiotics:

Dandelion greens
Jerusalem artichokes
Garlic
Leeks
Onions

11/27/2023

Practicing radical acceptance and knowing you're doing the best you can is healing. Compassion, and loving oneself is not easy, but attainable with practice and the right mindset.

11/27/2023

As the weather changes, joint pain can be a common complaint experienced during the winter months. Be sure to ask about our compounded creams, nutrient support to modulate inflammation, and healthy ways to nourish joints during the holiday season.

08/13/2023

Goals don't care who set them and it's incredible that only 3% of people generally set goals. I guess, "aim high and miss, instead of aim low and hit" as a philosophy in life. Set goals and tap into that goal striving mechanism we innately have.

08/12/2023

Adaptogens are herbs, roots and other plant substances that support our bodies to manage stress and restore balance after a stressful situation. They can be taken in different forms and have a variety of mechanisms that improve the resilience of the body and mind.

08/11/2023

08/06/2023

It's true, either increasing stomach acid through reducing antacids and/or stimulating vagal activity may help lower sugar, but also consuming Apple Cidar Vinegar (ACV) or Betaine can have beneficial effects on sugar levels and even Diabetes. It's simple, and cost-effective. the acetic acid in vinegar acts like certain medications (without the side effects) to suppress disaccharidase activity and increase G6P.

08/06/2023

Cruciferous vegetables are packed with nutrients and have my favorite anti-cancer phytochemicals including sulforaphane and indole 3 carbinol.

Some examples include the following:

Bok choy
Broccoli
Broccolini
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard greens
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Mustard seeds
Radish
Rocket (arugula)
Swede (rutabaga)
Turnips
Watercress

07/30/2023

DNA methylation testing makes a significant difference with our protocols. As stated frequently in functional medicine circles, "we don't guess, we test", which is a philosophy we often adhere to. You can see the variations here that lead to a custom protocol for this patient, and one that really helped improve his health.