Stram Center for Integrative Medicine

06/02/2026

Why finding a Lyme literate provider is so crucial.

After finding a tick on her knee while eight months pregnant, one woman from Maine spent years dealing with worsening symptoms that were repeatedly dismissed or misdiagnosed. She was finally diagnosed in 2024 with stage four neurological Lyme disease after a long and frustrating search for answers.

06/02/2026

Although there are many benefits to GLP-1 medications there can be side effects and understanding them is important when considering these medications. There is a lot of misinformation about GLP-1s — and a lot of confusing information! Talk to a provider that can help guide you on your journey, safely.

The adage “low and slow” is important when managing these medications. Standard dosage, using an autoinjector may seem convenient but will often lead to increased negative side effects as the dosing may be too high for the individual. Using carefully vetted compounding pharmacies with experience in peptides allows for lower starting dosages and slower dosage increases. Utilizing this approach allows for a pace that works for the individual’s goal with less side effects and increased safety.

Incorporating GLP-1 medications requires careful consideration. At the Stram Center we believe in a holistic approach. This means working closely with a provider to help identify and manage root causes, support lifestyle modifications, and routine monitoring of lab work for safety and efficacy. This is further enhanced by regular 1:1 meetings with our registered dietician and mental health support.

These medications offer a helpful tool to individuals struggling with obesity and metabolic dysregulation along with an integrative approach and expert oversight to enhance the natural healing mechanisms for long-term health improvement.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Want your questions answered about Lyme?

REMINDER - Free Lecture and Q&A TOMORROW! 6:00-700 pm at the Stram Center with Dr. Ronald Stram on Lyme Disease — Your questions answered.

05/27/2026

TOMORROW! 6-7 PM at the Stram Center we’ll be hosting a live lecture and Q&A by Dr. Ronald Stram on Lyme — Myths and Facts.

Join us! 90 Adams Place Delmar NY.
No registration required. Seats are limited.

05/27/2026

“Devastating”, “Complex”, and “Isolation” are just a few of the words Lyme patients use when asked to describe their patient experiences in one word.

As an organization committed to improving the standard of care, these words power our mission to educate physicians and support patients.

No patient should have to suffer alone.

To all the patients suffering in silence, we see you.

05/27/2026

In Conversation with Dr. Ronald Stram — Your questions, answered about Lyme!

Check out this interview and stay informed this month!

Join us in conversation with the founder of the Stram Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ronald Stram, who sits down to discuss Lyme disease and Tick-Borne...

05/26/2026

The exciting field of regenerative medicine therapy is now part of our functional medicine services, keeping up with the advances of cutting-edge medicine!

We offer Regenerative Biotherapeutics such as Orthobiologics and other regenerative Bio-injectables such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) that stimulate healing, naturally!

Contact us to learn more about our regenerative wellness services.

05/23/2026