Fertility
Simone Sturm
Vitex vs. Maca - What's the Difference?

When it comes to reproductive issues, many herbal supplements claim to have beneficial properties to both men and women. Two such supplements, Vitex Agnus-Castus and Maca Root, are widely used to help treat or benefit a variety of conditions. So, what’s the benefit of using one over the other? Here is the run down on each.

Vitex vs. Maca - What's the Difference?
Health & Fitness
Simone Sturm
What is DHEA & what are the benefits?

DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a hormone that naturally exists in our bodies that converts into major male and female hormones, mainly testosterone.  DHEA is not only a natural hormone, but also a popular supplement that can affect the levels of other hormones in your body. DHEA has been called the ‘super hormone’ and the ‘fountain of youth hormone’, so its popularity as a supplement comes as no surprise.  

While the hormone does occur naturally in your body, DHEA levels decrease as you age and this decrease has been associated with several diseases such as heart disease, depression, and mortality. In fact, its been estimated that DHEA levels decrease by 80% throughout adulthood.  Our bodies produce peak amounts of DHEA in our 20s and 30s, then the decline begins. This is why DHEA is considered an important chemical in the anti-aging process, and a target for anti-aging products.

What is DHEA & what are the benefits?
Injection Therapy
Simone Sturm
The Benefits of NAD+ Therapy

NAD+ is short for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide - a chemical compound that helps the cells in our body produce energy and maintain their health over time.  NAD is a naturally occuring co-enzyme of niacin that is responsible for converting the energy we get from food into cellular energy.  

NAD+ also plays a part in the structural health of our DNA and our body’s natural circadian rhythm.  As we age, the body’s NAD+ levels start to diminish. Dug and alcohol abuse can also deplete a person’s natural amount of NAD+, making it more difficult for them to convert the energy that is broken down from the food they consume.  There has even been speculation that those who naturally produce less NAD+ may be more likely to develop an addiction. Other reason’s the body’s natural reserve of NAD+ may be depleted are:

The Benefits of NAD+ Therapy
Fertility, Pregnancy, Gynecology, Infertility
Miranda Imperi
Making Sense of Immunological Infertility

Having trouble getting pregnant? Your immune system may be to blame. Learn what immunological infertility is and how you can treat it holistically.

Making Sense of Immunological Infertility
Health & Fitness
Simone Sturm
Ozone Therapy - What is it and How Does it Work?

Ozone is a colorless gas made up of 3 oxygen atoms.  Found in the Earth’s stratosphere, ozone’s primary purpose is to protect the Earth from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation by absorption.  However, many researchers believe it has many therapeutic effects.  In medicine, ozone is used as an alternative therapy that improves the body’s intake and use of oxygen while activating the immune system.  Ozone therapy is used to treat diseases and conditions by disinfecting the area around them. Not only does this limit the effects of bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeast, but ozone therapy also improves the body’s intake and use of oxygen and activates the immune system.

Ozone Therapy - What is it and How Does it Work?

Skin Care

Say Hello to Spring with Fresh Faced Holistic Skincare

Say Hello to Spring with Fresh Faced Holistic Skincare

You’ve already started putting away your winter clothes until next year, but what about the thing you wear all year-round, no matter the season? We’re here to remind you that it’s time to say goodbye to dry, dull winter skin and hello to spring with fresh faced holistic skincare.  As part of our Medi-Spa services, Denver Holistic Medicine offers several holistic skin care service options to help our patients care for, maintain and rejuvenate their skin naturally, beautifully! Our holistic skin care treatments will not only bring life and glow back into your skin, but they also work to promote overall health and wellbeing as part of a comprehensive holistic health approach.

All About Dermaplane Treatments

All About Dermaplane Treatments

Dermaplaning involves the use of a sterile, surgical grade scalpel to gently scrape, or “shave” off the top layer of dead skin cells and peach fuzz from the face.  This physical exfoliation technique leaves skin feeling and looking smoother, healthier and brighter.  Unlike shaving, dermaplaning requires a specific technique and use of an extremely sharp, straight blade.  This super effective treatment has become increasingly popular for those seeking a relatively quick and painless way to remove facial hair, while experiencing a variety of other skin benefits at the same time.

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Ditch Endocrine Disruptors for Good

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Ditch Endocrine Disruptors for Good

It seems that every week, we hear of another toxin lurking around us that we should avoid. This barrage of bad news is an unfortunate consequence of the increase in research and education in the past decade, but the good news is the more we know, the safer we can be.