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Our Two Most Recommended Supplements for Gut Health

2/26/2021

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In all of the GI testing that I have done, one thing that I see over and over in people with GI problems is a deficiency of digestive enzymes. These enzymes are more important than you may think!
The proper breakdown of protein and fats means they are readily available to your hard working cells. 
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​It also means that partially broken down food isn't making it to your large intestine where they are feeding up dysbiotic (bad) bacteria.  If you are having gut issues, a good quality enzyme is really important, and you probably need it. The enzyme I like the best also has a few probiotics, which help acidify your large intestine. Take with every meal. 

The second product that I really like, and in a perfect world I would start all my patients on for a month before treatment is curcumin. It is a potent anti inflammatory- in the gut or otherwise. In Chinese Medicine we use curcumin for pain, abdominal pain, menstrual pain, and shoulder pain. Our product from Designs for Health is bioavailable and really effective. 
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Chinese New Year 2021 - Year of the Metal Ox

2/26/2021

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Welcome to the Year of the Metal Ox!

February 26th marks the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

If you haven't already, its a time to take stock, and to set positive intentions for the coming year. The key to wisdom this year is acceptance. The Ox is: strong, reliable, fair and conscientious, inspires confidence in others, calm, patient and methodical.
I think we can all agree we are ready to say goodbye to the shit show that was 2020. Goodbye sneaky rat, hello the hard working, dependable ox energy. The ox is a strong-willed animal and it is believed it values family and teamwork.  This is exactly the energy we need to rebuild and repair after a chaotic 2020.  The Ox gets things done but is also stubborn, slow and might be the best at communicating.  This means we'll all have to reach deep inside and find the patience and focus we need to persevere and get through the year. 
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Detox O'clock? Liver cleanses? Juicing? Keto?

2/25/2021

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We all want to take control of our health, and since our healthcare system isn't designed for prevention, we are on our own to  research and make the best choices we can. Instagram is just saturated with health and wellness folks that promise the same tanned and toned thighs that they have by following their diets and exercise regimes or buying their supplements. ​
But you, dear reader, may not be playing with the same deck of cards they have. 
  • Your ability to metabolize fats may not be the same as that ripped keto person. 
  • You may be harboring infections in your gut that cause your cortisol to elevate at night and disrupt your sleep. 
  • Maybe you feel terrible after you exercise and don't get that "elevated" feeling so many people speak of. 
As for "detox" programs- I can say that 70% of my patients are not in a physical position to handle any sort of "detox". A properly designed liver detox program will upregulate the functioning of both phase 1 and phase 2 liver pathways and is always the last step in any wellness program. Done too soon, on a body that is harboring latent infection, inflammation, high cortisol, poor sleep and it will make you feel worse, not better. 

We practice the Kalish Method of functional medicine. We test your Adrenal, GI, and Detox systems, and make a plan based on your personal circumstances. We correct the problems in the order that they occurred. We check to be sure that your endocrine system is balanced before we jump into a GI program, so that your body can maintain a balanced state on its own. We take the seemingly random chaos of symptoms and organize them into logical physiologic systems and address the problems systematically.  

Questions?  Book a complimentary consult with us, we're here t help!
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COVID Vaccine Follow Up Care

2/11/2021

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Woo Hoo! 
We here at SFIM are proud to be vaccinated.

It feels good taking this step forward to serve you more safely.


​We know it is important that we be transparent about our choices. We realize that many people have concerns about the vaccine, so we want you to know how we made our decisions.

We, too, had concerns but we did our research and talked with each other and other health care providers. We weighed our concerns, our research, the enormous toll the pandemic is taking, and our commitment as healthcare practitioners to do no harm. We concluded that getting vaccinated as soon as we’re eligible is the right decision for us.  Here we are a few weeks later, feeling lucky to have gotten it. 
Jennifer and Elanita both received the Moderna vaccine and agree that the first dose was much easier to handle than the second dose.  While we experienced nausea, chills, mild fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, and fatigue about 12 hours after the second dose, symptoms had mostly resolved after 36-48 hours and we don't have one ounce of regret. We understood that our symptoms we're really side effects per say but an immune response which is what we wanted. 
youre getting the vaccine, now what
Here are some suggestions for minimizing the side effects of the vaccine. 
  • It’s a good idea to go into the vaccine being well rested, well hydrated, and well nourished. The vaccine is "asking” a lot of your body. So give it the best chance you can. 
  • To lessen arm pain, we used a strategy of arm movement immediately afterwards, and reported minimal soreness that did last a few days. 
  • Another effective strategy is to use a topical liniment or salve over the injection site. If you have one of these on hand, use it after the injection and repeatedly throughout the next 24-48 hours: BioFreeze or arnica gel.  We loved our Pain Away CBD Salve. If you don't have any at home, contact our front desk and we can get some to you before your first shot (its also great for aches and pains in general).
  • The variety of other symptoms include: fatigue, body aches, chills, irritability, etc, more so after the 2nd than the first. But don’t assume you’ll feel badly, my husband had very minimal symptoms after both doses.. I think this is a case of hope for the best, plan for the possibility of feeling crappy for a few days. Don't plan a heavy schedule the next day or two after the vaccine. If you do feel poorly, remind yourself you are not sick (you cannot get COVID from the vaccine), this will pass, and thank your body for learning how to defend itself!
  • If your symptoms are severe (which is very rare), we are here to help and support how ever we can but please call your medical doctor first or contact your injection site. 
    • These include symptoms like difficulty breathing, swelling and inflammation that does not resolve,  injection site infections, etc. 
    • We have great herbal formulas and advice ready for you after you discuss serious symptoms with your MD.
thats great - but how do I even sign up to get the vaccine
Contact your primary care provider, insurance provider or County or City Health Department where you live or work for further information about vaccine clinics and availability
  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • City of Berkeley
  • Marin County
  • City and County of San Francisco
If this doesn't work - let us know we are here to help make sure you get the resources you need. 
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