Healing Alternatives Blog
Candida: A Functional Medicine Approach in Orlando
Conventional medicine often treats Candida with antifungal medications. While this can be effective in the short term, recurrence is common unless the root cause is addressed. Functional medicine investigates why the overgrowth occurred in the first place—such as antibiotic use, high sugar diets, impaired immunity, or hormonal shifts.
SIBO: A Functional Medicine Approach in Orlando
Functional medicine, like what we practice at Healing Alternatives, takes a broader and more sustainable view. It emphasizes identifying the underlying drivers of SIBO, such as impaired motility, low stomach acid, post-infectious changes, or medication effects like proton pump inhibitors.
Allergies: A Functional Medicine Approach in Orlando
Traditional allergy care often relies on antihistamines or allergy shots. While these can reduce symptoms, they don’t necessarily retrain the immune system. Functional medicine focuses on modulating immune tolerance—helping the body respond more appropriately over time.
The Lost Decade: Perimenopause, A Functional Approach
Conventional care may focus primarily on symptom suppression, often with birth control pills or antidepressants. Functional medicine takes a different path—investigating underlying imbalances, supporting natural hormone precursors, and viewing the transition as an opportunity for long-term health optimization.
E-Mail Blast, August 2024
Our newsletter from August 2024. Features feedback on our new APRN, Ying Liu. Also featured: Center Street Community in Altamonte Springs, Product Information
E-Mail Blast, September 2024
This is our monthly newsletter from September 2024. It announces extra hours with Ying Liu, our APRN. It details a Soul Sister's Meet Up at Heartland Haven in Apopka, it also gives information on gut health for the holidays and products that may help.
Low Dose Immunotherapy (LDI)
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The Details on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement
What are the most common problems reported by patients in mid-life? Lack of energy, weight gain, memory decline, mood swings, loss of libido, hot flashes, insomnia…..These are issues for both men and women. In spite of proper diet and exercise, there is no question that our bodies change as we age. One key factor in this metamorphosis is hormone decline.
Super Foods in Our Office
We sell a number of superfoods by Foods Alive in our office. We often get questions about what they are and how to use them. So, we decided to elaborate! Enjoy the below and check the link at the bottom for recipes.
Smart Tips for Gluten Free Travel
Avoiding gluten while traveling requires preparation, but it can be done. It can be very scary to trust total strangers with your health — especially if you have celiac or a severe gluten intolerance. However, there are steps you can take to greatly reduce your chances of getting sick (or, of going hungry because you’re afraid to eat the food).
Beautycounter Product Feature for September
As a mom of three kids, I’ve tried MANY different kid-formulated hair care products in my quest to find something all-natural that gets the job done well. My daughters have very dry hair and post-shampoo tangles are no fun. After trying Beautycounter’s Nice Do Kids Shampoo and Not a Knot Kids Conditioner, everyone was sold!
Beautycounter Product Feature for August
The first time I used Beautycounter's Rejuvenating Toner Pads I was impressed. No, it wasn’t magic, but I was amazed at how much residue these toner pads were getting off my skin at the end of the day, even after I had washed my face with a good cleanser.
30 whole-food fruits & vegetables in Juice Plus+
Some of you have specifically asked for Juice Plus whole foods supplements - and Healing Alternatives now has your link to this tasty source of antioxidants and other nutrients from the goodness of fruits and veggies.
ALCAT Testing - Food Intolerances
Food intolerances are often a hidden problem, causing health issues that seem to have no cause.
Beautycounter Product Feature for May/June
The Protect Sunscreen Stick (for Face) is amazing for the whole family, especially kids! I consider it a must have since it is so easy, convenient, safe, and even fits in my smallest purse.
Links to Recommended Products
Have you ever wondered what practitioners from Healing Alternatives love the most? Here are some recommendations!
Super Food Recipes
Looking for a healthy breakfast to keep you going through long days of holiday preparation? Try one of these super-food smoothies.