Dr. Mark Iwanicki, ND LAc

Dr. Mark Iwanicki, ND LAc Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist Call now to schedule and appointment.

My practice focuses on Holistic Primary Care, Functional Gastroenterology, Hormone Balancing, Chronic Disease, Autoimmunity, Asthma and Allergy and Neurological Disease. I utilize a wide range of modalities including Pharmaceuticals, Chinese Medicine, Botanical Medicine, Bio-identical Hormones, Supplements, Homeopathy, Nutrition, IV Therapy, LDA, BAH, ACMOS, and many more.

Raisins might be sweet, but they leave an alkaline residue in the body 🍇✨With a PRAL score of −21, raisins are one of th...
02/13/2026

Raisins might be sweet, but they leave an alkaline residue in the body 🍇✨

With a PRAL score of −21, raisins are one of the most alkaline forming foods once metabolized. Their potassium and mineral content helps buffer acids at the tissue and extracellular matrix level, supporting a healthier terrain.

This is a perfect reminder that sweetness or blood sugar response is not the same as acid forming potential. In terrain focused medicine, what matters most is what food leaves behind after metabolism.

👩‍⚕️ Practitioners: Want to learn how to apply PRAL, acid base balance, and terrain medicine clinically?
👉 Take my Foundations of European Drainage course and deepen your understanding of true root cause healing.

02/12/2026

Passionfruit is a polyphenol rich, fiber dense functional food 🟣🌿

It’s high in vitamin C, carotenoids, and plant antioxidants that support immune defense and help lower oxidative stress. The seeds add meaningful fiber to support gut motility and healthy detox through the bowels.

Certain passionfruit compounds including harman alkaloids and flavonoids have been studied for mild calming, anxiolytic effects through GABA related signaling 🧠✨

Some passionfruit extracts, especially from the peel, show aromatase inhibiting activity in lab studies, meaning they may reduce conversion of testosterone to estrogen. Human data is limited, so think potential supportive effect, not a guaranteed outcome.

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Parmesan cheese looks innocent… but it leaves a very acidic residue in the body 🧀⚠️Parmesan has one of the highest PRAL ...
02/12/2026

Parmesan cheese looks innocent… but it leaves a very acidic residue in the body 🧀⚠️

Parmesan has one of the highest PRAL scores of any food at +34.2, meaning it creates a strong acid load once metabolized.
High protein, concentrated sulfur amino acids, and very low mineral buffering push acidity into the extracellular matrix.

Over time, this acidic terrain strains the kidneys, disrupts immune signaling, and contributes to chronic inflammation even when blood labs look normal.

This is why in terrain focused medicine, food quality matters just as much as macros.

👩‍⚕️ Practitioners: learn how to assess and correct acid load at the tissue level
👉 Foundations of European Drainage course

02/11/2026

Tried babaco for the first time in Quito, Ecuador 🍈

Babaco, often called mountain papaya, is naturally rich in papain, a powerful digestive enzyme that helps break down proteins, support gut comfort after meals, and improve nutrient absorption. It is also packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and hydrating plant compounds that support immune health, skin vitality, and metabolic function. Light, refreshing, and gently tangy, this Andean fruit is a hidden nutritional gem.

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Foods don’t acidify your blood, they acidify the terrain 🌱Certain foods increase acid load because they lack buffering m...
02/11/2026

Foods don’t acidify your blood, they acidify the terrain 🌱

Certain foods increase acid load because they lack buffering minerals, raise uric acid, and strain the kidneys and extracellular matrix.

Top contributors:
• Processed meats high in sulfur amino acids
• Aged cheeses with low mineral buffering
• Refined grains stripped of potassium and magnesium
• Refined sugar and isolated fructose
• Industrial seed oils that worsen oxidative stress and acid handling

An acidic terrain disrupts immune signaling, insulin sensitivity, and drives chronic inflammation at the tissue level.

When labs look “normal” but patients don’t feel well, the imbalance is often in the ECM, not the blood.

👩‍⚕️ Practitioners: learn how to assess and correct terrain acidity using European Biological Medicine
👉 Take my Foundations of European Drainage course

02/10/2026

How often should you be going to the bathroom each day?

For most people, the sweet spot is one to two well-formed bowel movements daily. This is often a sign that digestion is working efficiently, nutrients are being absorbed properly, and detox pathways are functioning the way they should.

Going less than once per day can suggest constipation, dehydration, low fiber intake, or imbalances in the gut microbiome. Going many times per day may signal irritation, dysbiosis, overgrowth, or other digestive disturbances. Consistency, comfort, and proper stool form are key markers of gut health that many people overlook.

Healthy digestion is not just about what you eat. It is also about hydration, microbiome balance, nervous system regulation, and supporting the body’s natural detox processes.

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Bicarbonate doesn’t alkalize the stomach.It triggers the alkaline tide 🌊🧪When stomach acid is produced, bicarbonate is r...
02/10/2026

Bicarbonate doesn’t alkalize the stomach.
It triggers the alkaline tide 🌊🧪

When stomach acid is produced, bicarbonate is released into circulation. This normal physiology is called the alkaline tide.

That bicarbonate helps buffer the extracellular matrix and interstitial space, where excess acid load actually accumulates. Blood pH stays tightly regulated.

Why this matters: acidic terrain is linked to impaired immune signaling, pain sensitivity, and slowed detox and drainage.

This is why bicarbonate is used strategically in European Biological Medicine during detox and drainage protocols to support terrain level balance, not suppress symptoms.

Practitioners: learn how to apply this safely in Foundations of European Drainage or start with my free masterclass Beyond Symptom Management.

No society in history has survived on animal meat alone 🦴🌍That’s not opinion. It’s anthropology and physiology.Meat is n...
02/09/2026

No society in history has survived on animal meat alone 🦴🌍

That’s not opinion. It’s anthropology and physiology.

Meat is nutrient dense, but it is also acid forming. Historically, meat-heavy cultures always paired it with buffering strategies to protect the internal terrain: organ meats, mineral-rich plants, alkaline ashes, bicarbonate-rich waters, fasting, and detox rituals 🧂💧🌿

Why? Because when acid load exceeds buffering capacity, the extracellular matrix acidifies. Immune signaling weakens 🛡️, pain sensitivity rises ⚡, detox slows, and inflammation becomes chronic.

Health was never just about calories. It was about maintaining the terrain.

This is why in my clinical detox and drainage protocols, bicarbonate support, minerals, and drainage remedies are used strategically to protect organs and stabilize patients while toxins are mobilized 🔬✨

👉 Practitioners: learn how to apply this clinically in my Foundations of European Drainage course.

02/08/2026

The trials of a Libra Rising Peacemaker⚖️♎️
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Top 5 Foods Highest in Inflammatory Seed Oils 🚨Seed oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and safflower oil are hi...
02/08/2026

Top 5 Foods Highest in Inflammatory Seed Oils 🚨

Seed oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and safflower oil are highly processed and rich in omega-6 linoleic acid. In excess, they oxidize easily, damage cell membranes, disrupt immune signaling, and drive chronic low-grade inflammation at the tissue level.

The biggest sources are not your kitchen, they are ultra-processed foods 👇
🍟 Fast food and fried items
🥗 Restaurant dressings and sauces
🥨 Chips and packaged snacks
🍪 Commercial baked goods and bars
🌱 Processed plant-based foods

This is a terrain issue. Reducing seed oils lowers inflammatory load and supports better metabolic, immune, and detox function. Prioritize stable fats like olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, butter, ghee, and tallow for long-term health.

02/07/2026

A little something to cleanse your feed🌱💧💫
Visit Ecuador-One of the most Biodiverse places on the planet🇪🇨🌎

Sea moss is an edible red algae traditionally used as a mineral-rich food and tonic in coastal cultures around the world...
02/07/2026

Sea moss is an edible red algae traditionally used as a mineral-rich food and tonic in coastal cultures around the world.

Because it absorbs minerals directly from ocean water, sea moss naturally contains iodine, magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, selenium, iron, and trace elements that support thyroid signaling, nervous system function, cellular energy, and immune regulation.

It also contains mucilaginous compounds that nourish the gut lining and the extracellular matrix of the digestive tract, which is where much of the immune system actually lives. This is terrain support, not just digestion support.

Quality matters. Wild-harvested, sun-dried sea moss from clean Atlantic or Caribbean waters is very different from bleached or heavily processed products.

Most people use it as a gel in smoothies or foods, or in capsules for convenience. Because of its iodine content, dosing should always be individualized.

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