Holistic Medicine Wellness Center Blog

Do you struggle with musculoskeletal pain? Common treatments for this problem include things like medication, exercise, physical therapy, and other conventional treatments. All such therapies have their place. But did you know that medical acupuncture may be able to help as well? This blog post delves into what medical acupuncture is and how it might be able to provide relief for individuals who suffer from musculoskeletal conditions.

Do you often feel tired? Do you have fluctuating energy levels, cravings for salty and sweet foods, or frequent cases of sickness? It is possible that you are suffering from adrenal fatigue. What exactly is adrenal fatigue? What causes it? How can a functional medicine doctor help? Read this blog post to discover the answers.

Gut health is a vital part of head-to-toe wellness. Unfortunately, countless individuals suffer from leaky gut syndrome. Often referred to as simply leaky gut, this condition can have drastic effects on the way you feel each day. What exactly is leaky gut, what symptoms does it cause, and how can you manage it effectively? Read on below to find the answers.

An autoimmune disorder occurs when a person’s immune system mistakenly begins to attack normal, healthy cells. There are dozens of these disorders, including common conditions like arthritis, thyroid problems, and even type 1 diabetes. How can you tell if you are suffering from an autoimmune condition? While only a qualified physician can provide an official diagnosis, you can identify common symptoms and seek professional help accordingly. Let’s talk about some indications that you should be on the lookout for.

If you would like to lose a few pounds (or more), you are far from alone. A quick internet search or a trip to the local bookstore will reveal mountains of advice on how to lose weight — but much of it is based on half-truths or outright misinformation. Dr. Murphy and our team are here to help with holistic weight loss counseling. Let’s talk about some of the benefits you can experience when you partner with us on your health and fitness journey.

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, more commonly known as SIBO, is a serious condition that adversely affects gut health. Sadly, though, many people do not understand it — and quite a few people have no clue that they are suffering from it! Let’s talk more about what SIBO is, the symptoms it can cause, and possible treatment options.

“What vitamins or supplements should I take?” That is a common question I get asked by patients. Honestly, answering this question depends on your current state of health and what medical conditions you might have. However, I believe some supplements and vitamins can help most people. The following 10 supplements in Orlando are favorites for myself and my patients. Before adding any herbs or supplements, I recommend consulting with your doctor to ensure it is safe for you and there are no interactions with your medications. I would also like to make another important point that the quality of supplements or vitamins is of the utmost importance. The vitamins and supplements you traditionally purchase at big chain stores are usually not very good quality. They are typically full of preservatives, fillers, nonactive ingredients, artificial flavors, partial vitamins, or even worse, knock offs. These types of nutritional products, I would say, do more harm than good. 

This is a very common question I get asked by patients. In a perfect world, I would say you do not. However, the way we live now with increased stress, work demands, decreased sleep, and increased rates of disease places much greater demands on our bodies, and the foods we consume do not have the nutrients they once did. Depending on the specific nutrient, our crops can contain between 20 – 70% less minerals than they did 70 years ago. Now imagine our fruits and vegetables have fewer minerals and then we further process them along with all the lab engineered Frankenfoods we eat. Many of the micronutrients and other beneficial compounds get removed during the processing of food in an already mineral-depleted source. 

When most people think of acupuncture, they think of ancient Chinese customs. But did you know that this millenniums-old practice has a valuable place in modern holistic medicine? Medical acupuncture is similar to its traditional counterpart in many ways, but it has a heavier focus on evidence-based scientific research. Let’s talk about what medical acupuncture is and how it may be able to play a role on your journey toward wellness.

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and illness. On a short-term basis, it is a very good thing because it promotes healing. However, if inflammation becomes chronic or occurs when it is unnecessary, it can result in significant pain and other symptoms. Can medical marijuana ease inflammation? Yes! Let’s talk about how it works in the body to calm inflammatory responses.