Preventing Chronic Illness Before It Starts: The Power of Integrative Prevention
What if you could reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses—before symptoms ever begin? At Salus Integrative Medicine in Erie, PA, Dr. Lisa Mainier believes that prevention is the most powerful medicine. By combining lifestyle strategies, advanced testing, and personalized care, integrative medicine empowers patients to stay ahead of disease and […]
The Gut–Brain Connection: How Your Microbiome Affects Mood, Immunity, and Energy
There’s a reason your gut is often called your “second brain.” The trillions of microbes living in your digestive tract—collectively known as the gut microbiome—play a critical role in how you feel, think, and function. At Salus Integrative Medicine in Erie, PA, Dr. Lisa Mainier helps patients optimize gut health as a foundation for whole-body […]
What Is Integrative Medicine?
A Look at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Definition and Dr. Lisa Mainier’s Approach Integrative medicine is a growing field that blends the best of conventional medical care with a thoughtful, evidence-based use of complementary approaches. At Salus Integrative Medicine in Erie, PA, Dr. Lisa Mainier practices integrative medicine with a focus on prevention, whole-person care, and […]
Do You Have the Guts to Explore Your Microbiome?
A Healthy Gut = Healthy Immune system… and so much more! This is the initial step in the evaluation for many health issues. Although the gut seems to be ‘internally’ located, it is actually exposed to many ‘external’ invaders, many of which we invite in! A properly-functioning GI system works to ‘weed out’ the bad […]
The Chronicles of our Stool
Have you been suffering from digestive issues that you just can’t seem to figure out? Have you changed your diet and lifestyle, and still aren’t seeing any changes to your discomfort? then examining your stool is probably a good place to start. We’ve all heard the saying someone is “full of it,” the irony is […]
Celiac Panel/Gluten Sensitivity Testing
How Can You Be So Insensitive… to Gluten? Is after eating painful or utterly uncomfortable? Do you experience bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or headaches after eating bread and other products containing wheat, barley, or rye? If this describes your Friday night after eating your favorite Italian Feast, you could have a gluten intolerance. Celiac Disease […]
Micronutrient Testing
Have You Taken Your Vitamins This Morning? Have you been feeling kind of off and not sure why? Nutritional balance plays a key role in optimal wellness and chronic disease prevention. Determining the presence of nutritional deficiencies and/or imbalances are key attributes to beginning an effective health and wellness program. With an assessment of vitamin, […]
The Plumber Can’t Help You with This Leak: Increased gut permeability
Could some of the chronic diseases our we see today actually be associated with a dysfunctional gastrointestinal system? The expression “leaky gut” has been getting a lot of attention lately, but don’t be surprised if your doctor does not recognize this term. Leaky gut, also called intestinal permeability, is somewhat new and limited in research […]
Heart-To-Heart Talk
Are you feeling confident that you are really protecting yourself from Heart Disease and Diabetes? Most conventional studies only reveal half of the picture. What is missing? Enough to possibly make a difference. Does it surprise you that almost half of heart attack victims do not have cholesterol levels that would suggest they are at […]
Advanced Lipid and Metabolic Markers: Essential Tests You Need!
Blood work and advanced medical testing can catch issues before they become a problem. Salus Integrative Wellness advises key labs that may be beneficial to you. Most people who have gone to see their PCP in the past have been told, “All your blood tests look normal. Keep on doing what you’re doing.” You might […]