Prevention
EAT this, NOT that. Fruit.
TIP: Eat fresh fruit, not dried fruit. WHY? All fruit contains naturally occurring sugars, but that sugar becomes concentrated in dried fruit when all of the water content is removed. Because dried fruit is so compact, it’s very easy to over-consume it. You may snack on a fresh apricot, but would you snack on 6…
Read More7 Steps to Optimal Digestion
Stop any random person on the street, and chances are, they’ll admit to experiencing “common” symptoms: reflux, bloating, gas, weight gain, constipation… even those people who claim to eat a clean diet, consume vegetables by the boatload or avoid sugar like the plague. What’s going wrong here? What if you’re eating all the right…
Read MoreCoffee: Medically Helpful or Harmful?
Coffee: Medically Helpful or Harmful? The effects of coffee on the body have been debated back and forth over the years. First you would hear it had a positive effect on the body and next you would hear you should not drink it. When I opened my coffee shop, Perks and Passions, years ago, and…
Read MoreIntegrated Genetic Solutions Program
When you are performing at optimal levels, you know it. You feel energetic, mentally sharp and totally balanced. The way you feel and perform is based on body chemistry and DNA. A genetically determined balance of hormones, pre-hormones, vitamins, proteins and electrolytes. Integrated Genetic Solutions software gives your doctor the power to identify and treat…
Read More“Teachings in Relationship to Light Portal™” Part 1
I accidentally opened a file that were notes from a lecture by Bruce Lipton, author of Biology of Belief. I love listening to him and contemplate the incredible magnificent creation of us, our bodies, our minds, our souls. The below are the notes I took and edited. Genetic Theory of Disease Stem cells divide every…
Read MoreBullet-Proof Coffee Recipe with Coconut Oil, Stevia and Almond Milk
Dr. Donaldson’s Favorite Coffee Recipe, “Bullet-Proof Coffee” Make 12 ounces of your favorite Organic Coffee In a blender, add (2) TBS. Coconut Oil along with (2) TBS. Organic Butter Add to blender, (4) Drops of Stevia and 1/4 Cup of Non-Flavored Almond Milk Add Coffee and blend until Smooth and Creamy Re-Heat if necessary and…
Read MoreMeet Mary
Mary is a forty-five-year-old patient of mine who was testosterone deficient. Despite working out and “eating healthy,” she was not losing weight; in fact she was gaining weight around her mid-section. She had her testosterone optimized but still could not lose weight. We knew she had hypothyroidism, but this being managed by another physician who…
Read MoreRMC Gift Certificates
Give someone you love the gift of health + wellness by purchasing a Regenerative Medicine Center Gift Certificate. It’s a wonderful gift. “Be the Best Version of YOU” Valerie Donaldson, MD., Founder of Regenerative Medicine Center Call our office at 412-767-9890 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Mention this post and receive a…
Read MoreYour DNA, Nutritional & Hormonal Chemistry Used to Achieve Optimal Health
Integrated Genetic Solutions (IGS) Last spring a new company called Integrated Genetic Solutions caught my eye. IGS technology is the first of its kind using mathematical analysis of a person’s DNA and body’s nutritional and hormonal chemistry for a comprehensive and completely personalized medical treatment needed to maximize each individual’s optimal mental and physical health.…
Read MoreImplementing A Gluten-Free Diet
My first post on gluten explained what it is, which foods commonly contain gluten, and some of the benefits of implementing a gluten-free diet. To enjoy all the benefits of a gluten-free diet, it is not enough to simply swap out regular cookies, bread, and crackers for their gluten-free counter parts. Even though these modified…
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