What's New!

12/18/09 - Scenar Therapy

Scenar Therapy for Pain Relief Now Available at the
Miami Center for Holistic Healing

In November, Nancy Eklund M.D. and Luis Tellez, L.M.T. completed 24 hours of training on the newly purchased Scenar hand held device. Scenar incorporates leading edge Russian technology and is used by trained practitioners to alleviate pain and restore function. It has been widely used in Russia, Europe and Australia for many years.

Luis charges $80 per one hour session with discounts available for multiple sessions.

Please call the office at (305) 270-2229 for further information or to schedule an appointment.

10/15/09 - Telomere Testing

Telomere Testing Now Available

On October 7, 2009 three American scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine for discovering how chromosomes are protected by telomeres and the enzyme telomerase.

Telomeres are sections of genetic material at the end of each chromosome whose primary function is to prevent chromosomal “fraying” when a cell replicates. As cells age, its telomeres become shorter.

The new test, performed by Spectracell Laboratories in Houston, measures telomere length and compares that number with the population average for a given age. Having a telomere length longer than the population/age average is desirable.

A relatively short telomere length has a statistically significant correlation with the risk of cardiovascular disease. There are many factors which are known to negatively impact telomere length, including a diet which increases oxidative stress (refined carbohydrates, processed foods, trans fats). There are also strategies which may preserve telomere length.

On an individualized basis, Dr. Eklund will work with patients to monitor how their treatment plans affect telomere shortening.

08/19/2009 - H1N1 Flu Protection

H1N1 Flu Protection

Now that school is back in session, have you been wondering if there is anything you can do to protect you and your family against the H1N1 virus? Of course you should wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, and stay away from work or school if you have flu symptoms such as fever with cough or body aches. Regular flu vaccine should be available soon; H1N1 vaccine will be available later and initially only for certain high risk persons.

The usual medical prevention for the flu includes taking one of two drugs (Tamiflu or Relenza) after a known exposure. Given that it is likely that both may be in short supply in the event of a pandemic or may be of limited value in treating the flu, Dr. Eklund recommends other preventative measures.

Certain natural supplements have anti-viral and anti-flu properties while others can stimulate your body’s own immune system to fight the flu. For H1N1, Dr. Eklund is telling her patients to keep three supplements on hand just in case they become scarce during an epidemic. They are:

1. IgG 2000 - containing serum-derived immunoglobulin concentrate which has been shown to enhance the immune function by directly boosting immunoglobulin levels in the GI tract;
2. Viragraphis – containing andrographis extract, clinically shown to have anti-viral properties; and
3. Immunotix – the purest form of beta glucan available. Its biochemical properties stimulate the proliferation of protective white blood cell production in the bone marrow as well as enhance the body’s immune system in identifying or attacking “foreign invaders” such as viruses.

Recommended dosages are: IgG 2000 - - two capsules, twice a day if you feel sick or feel that you are coming down with the flu; Viragraphis - - up to eight capsules per day if you are ill and lower doses for prevention; and Immunotix - - one twice a day.

All three of these protective supplements are available at Dr. Eklund’s office or by calling Xymogen at (800) 647-6100 and mentioning that Dr. Eklund recommended them.

For more information on these supplements, please visit www.Xymogen.com.