http://www.cnmhealth.com Integrative, Comprehensive, Creative, Personalized Healthcare Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:03:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dr. Destia Skinner, ND, CST Diet high in dairy products and high glycemic foods are associated with increased acne. Acne vulgaris has anecdotally been attributed to diet by individuals affected by this skin condition. In a 2009 systematic literature review of 21 observational studies and 6 clinical trials, the association between acne ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/07/28/is-dairy-good-for-you/ by:  Destia Skinner, ND, CST We know that eating fruits and veggies is good for us but what we don’t realize is that this simple act could save our lives. Research demonstrates a reduced risk of chronic disease with a plentiful intake of produce, so sometimes an alternative is required for ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/05/26/do-you-get-your-9-13-servings-of-fruits-and-veggies-per-day/ Vicissitude, noun. 1. A change or variation. 2. The quality of being changeable. One of the great joys in life is change; a sunrise as it changes the darkness into light, deciduous shrubs shedding their leaves, the lifecycle of amphibians, and ourselves as we grow and change. Allowing ourselves to be open to ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/05/15/the-resident-veggie-vegetarian-vicissitude/ Osteopathy (excerpted from the American Academy of Osteopathy's pamphlet "Osteopathic Medicine: A Distinctive Branch of Mainstream Medical Care") Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are fully licensed and recognized physicians and surgeons who stress the unity of all body systems.  They bring a hands-on approach to medicine and view palpation and manipulation as ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/05/07/osteopathy/ Tuesday, May 11th from 6:30-7:30 pm, join Cypress Natural Medicine Nutritionist and Natural Chef, Kelly Grant, RD as she shares on how to Quench The Fire: The Anti-inflammatory Eating Plan. Inflammation is the root cause of many illnesses, including autoimmune diseases, heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's and some cancers. Discover ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/05/02/register-today-for-the-cypress-natural-medicine-health-and-nutrition-education-series/ As interest in going meatless is growing, the resident Cypress vegetarian is here to provide tips, tricks, and helpful hints towards veggie success. Adopting a vegetarian diet, whether it be one day a week, part of a cleanse, or a long term commitment, is easier than ever, thanks to the ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/05/01/introducing-the-resident-veggie/ Last week, the Mercury News published an article about finding PCBs in many of the popular brands of fish oil available at local grocery stores. The brands tested were Nature Made, Solgar, Now Foods, Twinlab, and GNC. PCBs, also known as polychlorinated biphenyl compounds, are synthetic chemicals now found in the ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2010/03/14/trusting-your-fish-oil/ Join Cypress Natural Medicine's 2009 Holiday Donation Drive Supporting Local Youths in Need Every year we are delighted to give back and support our community.  This year we decided to "adopt"  Unity Care Group, a local community-based, non-profit youth development agency.  Unity Care Group was founded with the goal of developing education and ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2009/12/12/386/ Dr. Bryan Skinner, ND As with any robust virus, it is survival of the fittest.  We are beginning to see our first signs of mutations occurring in the H1N1 virus.  Even though the H1N1 vaccine has shown quite dismal results (Effectiveness = 76% of 10 - 17 year olds; 36% of ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2009/12/02/the-evolution-of-h1n1-enter-the-low-reactor/ Dear Dr. Destia, You are one of the best doctors that we have come across since my sons illness. I want to thank you for being so understanding and patient with my many questions and for going above and beyond to accommodate confidentiality by having phone consultations with me prior ... http://www.cnmhealth.com/2008/10/01/testimonials/