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12/26/2025

When temperatures drop, the body automatically switches into protection mode 🥶

Muscles contract involuntarily — not just as a reaction to discomfort, but as a biological survival mechanism. By tightening muscles, the body tries to conserve heat, maintain internal temperature, and protect vital organs ☝️

But this response sets off a chain reaction. Shoulders rise, the neck tightens, breathing becomes shallow, and the muscles of the back and lower back slip into constant tension. When this happens day after day during the cold season, the body adapts to this “emergency mode,” and muscle tension becomes chronic 👈

Cold also reduces the elasticity of muscles and ligaments and amplifies pain sensitivity. That’s why old injuries often flare up in winter, spasms become more intense, and tension headaches return.

❕To reduce the impact of cold, it’s important to stay warm, avoid sudden temperature changes, stretch regularly, and pay attention to posture.
Chiropractic care helps release deep muscle spasms, restore healthy muscle tone, and bring the body back to natural breathing and movement patterns ✅

Our bodies react to cold faster than we realize — which is why maintaining balance, mobility, and relaxation during winter is essential for overall well-being 🤓

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12/22/2025

This year has been filled with meaningful moments — new meetings, discoveries, growth, and change.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who has trusted us with what matters most: your health, your time, and your personal journey.

Together, we’ve learned, evolved, created new approaches, expanded our possibilities, and supported you on your path toward balance. And the most valuable result of all is seeing people feel better, calmer, and healthier😌

As the year comes to a close, we wish you holidays filled with light, warmth, and mindful moments with yourself and those you love.

May Christmas and Hanukkah bring harmony and inner peace, and may the New Year offer stability, clarity, gentleness, and many bright moments ahead.

We will continue to be here — to support, guide, explain, and help you maintain health, balance, and confidence👩‍⚕️

Happy winter holidays 🌟

12/20/2025

Have you noticed that even the best skincare no longer gives results?

The reason may not be on the surface at all☝️
When hormones are out of balance, no cosmetic can fully compensate for what’s happening inside.

👩‍⚕️ In this video, Dr. Anna Shlugman explains how hormones influence skin health and why real, lasting results begin with understanding the root cause — not just treating the symptoms.

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12/18/2025

We usually think about bones only when pain appears. But bone health is something we build quietly, year by year — especially as women.

After 30–35, bone density naturally begins to decline. With hormonal changes in our 40s and beyond, this process can speed up, increasing the risk of fragile bones and fractures. Vitamin D plays a key role here: it helps the body absorb calcium, keeps muscles strong, and reduces the risk of falls. Without it, even the best diet may not protect your bones☝️

The problem is that vitamin D deficiency is very common. Less sun, indoor work, SPF, and age-related changes often leave women depleted without obvious symptoms. Fatigue, back pain, muscle weakness, or brittle nails can be quiet warning signs.

Strong bones mean freedom of movement, confidence, and independence for years to come. Checking your vitamin D levels and supporting your body early is not about fear — it’s about caring for your future self 💛

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12/14/2025

Many people notice that during seasonal changes their joints ache more, their muscles tighten, and the body feels unusually sensitive😵‍💫
This is not your imagination — it’s physiology.

Here’s why it happens👇

🌡️ Temperature drops
Cold constricts blood vessels, reducing blood flow to muscles and joints. The result: stiffness and increased pain.

💧 Humidity changes
High humidity puts extra pressure on joint capsules and ligaments, making them less elastic and more sensitive.

⛈️ Atmospheric pressure fluctuations
When pressure drops, tissues swell slightly, irritating nerve endings. Pain becomes more noticeable.

❄️ Changes in activity
Cold weather means less movement — muscles lose tone, joints become stiffer, and discomfort increases.

How to help your body:
✅ stay active — walking, stretching, joint mobility exercises
✅ avoid hypothermia — keep limbs warm
✅ maintain hydration — elasticity of tissues depends on water
✅ use warming compresses if needed

Seasonal pain is a natural body reaction, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
With proper movement, warmth, and routine support, you can significantly reduce discomfort and keep your joints healthy🤓

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12/12/2025

Flat feet are not just “tired feet.”
When the arch loses its natural spring, the entire body begins to compensate☝️
The load shifts upward — first to the ankles, then the knees, pelvis, lower back, and even the neck. Over time, posture changes, and chronic pain develops.

Many people spend years treating back or neck pain… when the real cause is right below — in the foot that no longer absorbs shock.

Working with flat feet isn't only about insoles. It’s about restoring proper biomechanics❕

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Paul evaluates:
- the position of the foot
- ankle mobility
- gait patterns
- how the foot affects the body's full kinetic chain

Chiropractic care restores joint mobility, releases tension, and activates the foot's stabilizers.
Then, targeted exercises — rolling, ball work, foot-strengthening routines — help the arch regain its natural function.

As the foot stabilizes, knee pain eases, lower back tension decreases, and posture becomes more aligned.

Flat feet are not a life sentence. They are a mechanical issue — and with consistent work, they can be corrected. The sooner you start, the fewer consequences for your entire musculoskeletal system☝️🤓

➡️ Ready to feel the difference? Click the link in our bio or send us a DM to schedule your initial consultation!

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12/10/2025

Every day, do you feel a little more exhausted?
Does fatigue, brain fog, and morning stiffness feel like your new normal?

It’s easy to blame age, stress, or a busy schedule…
But often, the real problem runs much deeper.

❗Hidden chronic inflammation slowly drains your energy, disrupts your sleep, clouds your thinking, and weakens your muscles. It works quietly, building up over months or even years — until your body can no longer compensate.

And the worst part?
Many people treat the symptoms, but never discover what’s actually triggering the inflammation.

🎥 Listen to Dr. Paul’s explanation.

If you’re tired of being tired, this information may finally give you answers🤓

Your body is speaking — it’s time to listen.

Book your session with Dr. Paul today!
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12/07/2025

Every girl dreams of a defined, elegant jawline.
But this is exactly where stubborn fat loves to accumulate — forming a double chin that doesn’t go away even with dieting or exercise. Why? Because these fat cells behave differently: they’re structurally resistant and not influenced by overall weight loss👈

💉 Kybella injections offer a modern, non-surgical way to dissolve these fat cells permanently.
The treatment uses a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid — a molecule naturally found in our bodies that breaks down fats. Once injected, it destroys fat cells for good, allowing the contour of the chin and jawline to become beautifully defined without cuts, stitches, or downtime🧬

Who is Kybella for?
✅ Those who want to reduce a small but noticeable double chin
✅ People with “stubborn pockets” along the jawline
✅ Even those struggling with fullness in the bra-bulge area

It’s ideal for women who maintain their weight yet still feel that certain areas prevent their face from looking as sculpted and youthful as they’d like.

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Anna carefully evaluates tissue structure and fat density to create a personalized treatment plan. Just a few sessions can produce long-lasting, natural-looking results that maintain your unique facial proportions🤓

Kybella is your chance to refine your silhouette — without surgery — while preserving the natural softness, beauty, and harmony of your face☝️

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12/04/2025

Sometimes the cause of pain is not where we look for it☝️
With constant lower back pain, the real problem often starts... in the feet. Incorrect foot mechanics can disrupt the entire kinetic chain of the body.

Dr. Paul will help you understand why the feet can be the key to getting rid of chronic pain and what to do about it. Watch the video🎥

Book your session with Dr. Paul today!
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12/01/2025

Exhaustion that doesn’t go away even after a full night’s sleep is not just overexertion. This condition is known as chronic fatigue syndrome, and it has become one of the defining disorders of our time☝️

Our body functions through a delicate balance of hormones, nerve signals, and metabolic processes. When stress accumulates, sleep becomes irregular, or nutrition is disrupted, this system begins to malfunction🤓
That’s when we experience brain fog, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and the feeling that even simple tasks require tremendous effort.

The first step toward recovery is learning to recognize these signals.
❗Fatigue that lasts for weeks is not normal.
It may indicate anemia, thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, vitamin deficiencies, or chronic inflammation. Masking the symptoms with caffeine or energy drinks only postpones the problem.

🟢 A tip that truly works:
Start with basic diagnostics. Tests for hormones, vitamin levels, inflammatory markers, and thyroid function help identify the exact cause of your fatigue.
Then focus on three fundamental habits:
— consistent sleep schedule
— regular balanced meals
— light daily movement
These simple steps help restore your internal energy balance surprisingly quickly.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is not a life sentence.
It is your body’s way of saying: “I need support.”
Listen to these signals in time — and you can regain clarity, strength, and a healthy rhythm of life☝️

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11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from Functional & Integrative Health Center

Today, we pause to celebrate what matters most — you.
Our patients, our community, and the people who inspire us to do meaningful work every single day.

Thank you for:
✨ Trusting us with your health and well-being
✨ Sharing your stories, goals, and concerns
✨ Allowing us to be part of your healing journey
✨ Choosing to invest in your wellness — body, mind, and hormones

Your commitment motivates us to grow, learn, and support you with the highest level of care.
We feel truly honored to walk this path with you — helping you restore balance, improve mobility, strengthen your body, and feel confident and energized again.

May this holiday season bring you warmth, peace, and vibrant health. 🍂
From our family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

💗 Intimate Health Is Real Health — And It Deserves Attention

Intimate well-being is a part of overall health, yet many women prefer not to talk about it. But decreased sensitivity, weak or***ms, dryness, or pain during intimacy aren’t “normal with age” — they’re signs your body needs support☝️

The good news?
Modern gynecology offers a simple, safe, and natural solution — the O-Shot.

✨ What the O-Shot Can Do for You
- Just one PRP-based procedure can help:
- increase sensitivity
- enhance natural lubrication
- improve or**sm quality
- reduce pain during in*******se
- support mild urinary incontinence

This is not magic — it’s your body’s own regenerative power.

💉 The procedure takes 30–40 minutes, requires no downtime, and most women feel improvement within weeks — with results that continue to build naturally🤓

👩‍⚕️ Why Dr. Anna Recommends It:

“Women often come to me after years of discomfort, thinking their symptoms are something they must simply tolerate. But intimacy should bring pleasure, not pain. PRP therapy is one of the most gentle, safe, and effective ways to restore intimate health — and with it, confidence and quality of life.”

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3909 NE 163 Street , Suit 113
North Miami Beach, FL
33160

Telephone

+13055482212

Website

http://FunctionalAndIntegrativeHealth.com/

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