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21st Century Breakthroughs in Integrative and Age Management Medicine Often I am asked why I began the study of Age Management and Integrative Medicine. The truth is, initially it was out of self-preservation. Over fifteen years ago, I looked in the mirror, not liking what I saw: thinning hair, bulging […]

“Losing weight can be a challenge,” so says Deborah L. Oleynik, ND. While this sounds more like a fact of life than a profound statement, anyone who has ever tried the simple formula of exercise more/eat less and failed, needs to also understand the symphony of hormones that are involved […]

Helena Williams, ARNP, MSN describes our metabolic weight loss program and also gives tips for how to stay healthy through the holidays.  Learn about her 3/4 strategy to help enjoy your holiday favorites without going overboard!   

CoQ10 is an essential fat soluble nutrient and key to maintaining healthy mitochondria, the main source of the body’s cellular energy.  Specifically, CoQ10 is one of the most powerful intracellular antioxidants, protecting DNA, membrane proteins, and mitochondrial phospholipids from oxidative damage (Molecular Biotechnology, 2007). The levels of this essential nutrient are decreased through the […]

Imagine you’re trying out personal trainers. One is very aggressive and harsh, screaming at you to “Get on the ground and do push-ups NOW!”  The other is firm but encouraging, “I know you can do this, I believe in you!” We don’t know about you, but we’d probably perform better […]

 Our country seems to be obsessed with fad diets ~ are they okay to follow?  Which metabolic functions are the keys to weight loss success?  Can hormone balancing also help guys lose weight?  We hear a lot about adrenal glands but how do they relate to weight?  Listen to this […]

One of our favorite Osmosis videos! A 5 minute video clip ~ Dr. Ben Johnson provides insight into how Osmosis MD creates a “paradigm shift in the way we approach aging and damaged skin”!  Click this link to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SARVtYT-AM

  The heart gets its energy from the mitochondria ~ find out which foods and supplements keep your mitochondria healthy!    

Everything that we do requires protein ~ how much do we really need?  What are good sources other than meat?  Older adults need more, but how much is enough?  Also, Dr. Watts and Heidi share stories on how lack of protein affected those close to them.   

Lori used a combination of traditional and complementary medicine to battle a particular type of thyroid cancer. IV Vitamin C and Nutritional Therapy are key components in keeping her healthy!

Patient Joanne is now in remission and tells us how Dr. Watts helped her in her journey to overcome stage 4 Colon cancer.

5 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s.  How can alternative medicine complement traditional medicine to create effective approaches for improving brain health?  Are there effective alternatives and/or complements to stimulates, anti-depressants, and other traditional medicines?  These questions and more answered in this podcast!