Posts Tagged ‘Pittsburgh’
7 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 MoreDawn’s Story; Part 7, “Results”
Results. I don’t tend to weigh myself regularly because I don’t want my life to be ruled by a number on a scale, but I am noticing that my clothes fit better and some of my pants could be called too big. I would describe myself as feeling better overall. Today is Pi day (yes,…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 6, “Birthday Eve”
Birthday Eve. Tomorrow is my birthday and I want to have a piece of cake. However, cake has sugar in it and it’s not gluten free. But, I may just have a small piece anyway….as my teenage daughter would say “The struggle is real”. Anyway, today is day 43 and the last day of my…
Read MoreA (3) Minute Cardiovascular Assessment at RMC
How is Hormone Imbalance associated with Heart Disease? Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that play a role in virtually all major bodily systems and functions including your cardiovascular system. A (3) minute cardiovascular assessment will provide valuable information to determine your risk for cardiovascular related disease. Regenerative Medicine Center is offering our patients a Cardiovascular…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 4, “Diet”
Diet. Yes I am back to diet, because just when I was getting the hang of the gluten free, histamine diet, I got the results of my stool test. Yes, it’s that kind of stool and I don’t want to talk about it except to say that the lovely Anne-Marie who is a nutritionist at…
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 MoreDawn’s Story. Part #1 “Angioedema”
Angioedema. Just take a minute to google the word and look at the images that come up. WARNING: not for the faint of heart or for those with weak stomachs! Go ahead, I’ll wait for you. You’re back? Scary, huh? Now you know where I’m coming from because I have experienced multiple instances of angioedema…
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