Mosaic Integrative Medicine

Dr. Winter had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Chris and Dr. Rafael before the holidays about overcoming autoimmune disease. To learn a bit more about how we approach autoimmune disease (spoiler alert: it is possible to use natural methods to go in complete remission from autoimmune disease), check out our interview below.

I'm excited to be talking to Dr. Rafael and Dr. Chris of Acru Precision Chiropratic today about a functional approach to autoimmune disease! Tune in now to learn how to effectively treat autoimmune conditions.

Each individual is the gatekeeper of their own health and healing. Often times, our own intuition about our health can be a huge piece of our health puzzle. At Mosaic Integrative Medicine, we often ask our patients, What do you think is going on? or Why do you think this is happening? and the answers inevitably guide our treatment plan. What is your intuition telling you about your health? Are you listening?

We all know about the 80/20 rule that says if you adhere to a healthy lifestyle 80% of the time, it’s ok to take a break for the remaining 20% without derailing your results. But what about the other 80/20 rule? Otherwise known as Pareto’s Principle, it states that only 20% of what we do is responsible for 80% of our results. Do you have a complex diet, exercise and supplement routine that you are looking to streamline? Or, are you looking for some simple and precise interventions that have significant effects? Allow us to help guide you. While staying healthy can sometimes feel like a full time job, it doesn’t have to.

Medicinal plants are literally everywhere you turn and none is so lovely, delicate and versatile as unassuming chamomile. Chamomile is most commonly thought of as an aid for sleep and relaxation and while it is wonderful for those purposes, it’s also an excellent digestive bitter (getting our gastric juices going), anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, great when used topically for wound healing, and also comes to the rescue in the case of upset stomachs and gas and bloating. Yup, these little gentle flowers really do it all and their versatility is a great example of why plants make such effective medicine. Have a plant you just love to use? Send us a message and tell us why! We’ll feature our favorite response!

If you’ve ever wondered if your birth control may be responsible for how you feel, this short film sheds some interesting light.

Let’s talk leaky gut. It seems like everywhere you turn people are throwing around the term leaky gut. But what is it? And how do you best test for it? Lactulose, mannitol, zonulin and morethe terms can get confusing. But one thing is certain: leaky gut can and does contribute to an array of chronic diseases and can cause symptoms such as elevated autoantibodies, joint pain, eczema and other rashes, fatigue, brain fog, of course inflammation, and more. Interested in knowing the best way to test for leaky gut for you? Let us help guide you! Visit our blog for our latest entry and to learn more about leaky gut. Picture courtesy of SaraSevenSeas.

One thing that really grinds our gears is when physicians prescribe birth control to treat symptoms such as acne, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, heavy cycles, painful periods, fibroids, mood swings and more. Giving hormones to override your hormones is not the answer! At Mosaic Integrative Medicine we work with patients to balance hormones on a daily basis using tools including nutrition, sweat therapy, herbal medicine, and bioidentical hormone replacement, when appropriate. Talk to our practitioners today to find out if this approach could be right for you.

Spending time in nature has been shown to decrease inflammation, increase short term memory, ramp up the action of powerful cancer scavenging immune cells, and increase the diversity of bacteria in our guts. At Mosaic, our favorite type of medicine is the simplest kind. Can you carve out a little time to spend in nature this week?

Let’s talk detox: Confused about the difference between detoxification, cleansing, depuration, drainage, hyperthermia and more? Interested in learning more about which could be right for your unique physiology and goals? Should you eat, fast, juice, exercise, sweat, take supplements or not? It turns out there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Schedule a complementary 15-minute consult to learn more about designing a detox that’s right for you. .

Sadly, in today’s world, toxic chemicals are everywhere we turn. Whether it be heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, BPA, or volatile compounds, these chemicals can wreck havoc on our body if not detoxified and excreted properly. At Mosaic Integrative Medicine, we’re experts in environmental medicinethe study of how toxic chemicals can affect our health and what to do about it. Schedule a 15-minute consult and let us tell you how we use detoxification and chelation to optimize health.