Oasis Naturopathic of Phoenix, LLC

05/18/2024

Salt can do wonders for your mind, body and soul!

05/02/2024

PRP Therapy for Hair Thinning and Loss

05/02/2024

PRP Facial Rejuvenation Therapy

05/02/2024

May is Therapy Thoughts month and posting the following for your consideration:
PRP Therapy for Facial Rejuvenation
PRP Therapy for Hair Thinning and Loss

04/20/2024

Topic for today is: First Visit and what to expect.

For most patients, their first visit to a naturopathic physician is when they notice the striking difference between conventional medicine and naturopathic medicine. Some of the most conspicuous differences are shown in the following table.[1] May not apply to all naturopathic physicians, but does a...

04/18/2024

A great article about Magnesium:

Why Magnesium? Most of my patients know that Magnesium is a daily must have. • It kick-starts more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. • It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle conduction. • It supports a healthy immune system. • It helps regulate your heart beat. • It is requ...

04/18/2024

FYI 4 U: Services are by appointment only. Weekend and evening appointments are available, if needed. Telephone consultation is available when appropriate.

04/17/2024

Welcome everyone. My name is Nora and I help Dr. Santora moderate this page.

12/18/2023

Looking forward to the new year. Thank you all for your patience. Posting is a bit delayed. Adding "nature grams" and other info as we move into 2024. If you have questions or topics please share them.

09/27/2023

Nature Gram 1

Why Magnesium?

Why Magnesium? Most of my patients know that Magnesium is a daily must have.

• It kick starts more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body.
• It helps to maintain normal nerve and muscle conduction.
• It supports a healthy immune system.
• It helps regulate your heart beat.
• It is required to maintain strong bones.
• It helps regulate blood glucose.
• It optimizes brain function.

How do I know if I am magnesium deficient?

• Loss of appetite.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Shaking
• Neuropathy – tingling sensation in hands and fee.
• Muscle spasms
• Hyper excitability
• Constipation

What foods are rich in magnesium? Add these foods to your daily diet.

• Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds almonds, spinach, cashews, peanuts, rolled oats, nut milks, avocados, bananas, papaya, blackberries, raspberries and grapefruit. Dark Chocolate is a magnesium rich food with roughly 65 mg per ounce.

Why supplement magnesium?

• Simply, most processed foods are very low in magnesium and people do not get adequate amounts in their diet.

Which form of magnesium is best? Be careful while introducing magnesium, you may have loose bowels, so go slow.

• Magnesium glycinate and citrate
• Powder or capsule are preferred over tablets

What is and optimal daily dosage? Dosage depends on many factors. It may take more or less to feel better.

• 400 mg per day (suggested dose)

09/27/2023

Nature Gram 2

Why Vitamin C?

All my patients know, I love Vitamin C and use it for high dose IVs to help the immune system battle chronic disease, as well as, daily Vitamin C powder.

Vitamin C benefits

• Collagen production
• Younger looking skin
• Strong nails and hair
• Helps absorb Iron
• Aids mood swings and depression by converting dopamine into norepinephrine
• Stimulates white blood cells in helping fight infections
• Protective effect from cardiovascular disease by reducing plaque damage from LDL cholesterol which causes arterial damage that may cause a heart attack or stroke.
• Protects cells against the effect of free radicals (unstable molecules) created by exposure to to***co smoke, toxins in our food supply and x-rays, among other sources.

How much Vitamin C is necessary? It depends on each individual’s treatment needs. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, there is no scientific evidence that large amounts – up to 10 grams a day exerted any adverse or toxic effects. It is water soluble and leaves the body quickly. It is beneficial to increase the dosage if feeling ill.

Do we make our own Vitamin C? While other mammals do – humans do not. It is crucial to maintain adequate amounts through diet and supplementation.

What are Vitamin C deficiency symptoms?

• Muscle aches
• Fatigue and fever
• Swollen and bleeding gums
• Weight loss
• Bruising easily
• Red areas around hair follicles
• Dry and wrinkled skin
• Slow to heal wounds

What are Vitamin C rich foods?

• Citrus
• Bell peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, chile peppers, and white potatoes

Symptoms of too much Vitamin C Supplement? Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach cramping and headache.

Is Vitamin C beneficial to the brain? It is needed to convert tryptophan, an amino acid present in animal proteins into serotonin. Serotonin plays a major role in sleep, mood, digestion, wound healing, blood clotting and bone health.