by Ron Lavine, DC | Oct 15, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Nutrition & Diet
Prescribing herbal medicines is an integral part of the functional medicine side of my practice. It’s a challenging process to determine the optimal herbal combination for a given individual, drawing from centuries of herbal practices from different corners of... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Oct 15, 2021 | Exercise, Fitness & Rehab, Lifestyle & Leisure
This simple protocol will protect your health from the dangers of spending hour after hour staring at your computer. Here’s what to do: Set an alarm every hour When the alarm sounds, spend 1-5 minutes getting up and moving. The exercise you’re doing during... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Oct 14, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Heart Health, Nutrition & Diet
Nitric oxide is a small molecule with major importance to health. It’s produced by nearly every type of cell in your body, and it signals your arteries to dilate. That’s why it increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure. When an angina patient gets... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Oct 14, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Low Back Health
Poor sleep is one of the more significant health epidemics facing us in the United States. More than 30% of adults report sleeping less than 6 hours per night. Six hours is nowhere near enough. There are many possible contributors to sleeping difficulties: noise and... 
by Ron Lavine, DC | Oct 5, 2021 | Functional Medicine, Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System
Today’s guest article was written by Aly Cohen, MD, FACR, a Rheumatologist who’s an expert on Environmental Medicine. She’s recently authored Non Toxic – Guide to Living Healthy in a Chemical World. Could your choice of shampoo or cookware be... 