There is certainly some truth behind the adage “you are what you eat,” and what one eats can and does influence one’s overall health. That said, what’s not eaten can also impact health, as deficiencies in nutrients can compromise optimal daily functioning of our bodily systems. Severe and ongoing nutrient deficiencies can even cause damage to these systems.
As an internal medicine specialist who emphasizes holistic treatment of the whole patient, Dr. Diane Brzezinski is a firm believer in optimizing health through nutrition. Whether to address potential nutrient deficiencies, treat specific ailments, or promote overall health, Dr. B offers her Naples, Florida-area patients a variety of pharmaceutical-grade standardized nutrients known as nutraceuticals. Key among these supplements are probiotics, which have been receiving a lot of attention in recent years due to their potentially powerful health benefits.
Peptides have been getting a lot of buzz in the medical field lately due to recent studies pointing to their beneficial role in enhancing health and treating a variety of conditions. Public interest is also growing, as evidenced by increasing inquiries about peptides made by patients at Dr. Diane Brzezinski’s Naples, Florida internal medicine practice. Dr. B closely follows peptide research and offers peptide supplements as part of her holistic approach to patient treatment. In addition to recent research, Dr. B has seen first-hand evidence that supports peptide use.
Numerous blogs and magazine feature articles provide tips about how to stay healthy and keep active, but many of them fail to reveal the direct link between any level of activity and health. You don’t need a rigorous workout routine to increase your activity level– some of the smallest daily habits could have a lasting positive impact on your health. In fact, the link between activity and health tends to operate like a circle, as one of the top tips for staying healthy is to keep active, while a top tip for keeping active is to stay healthy. It should be simple, right?
More than 40 percent of all adult Americans are obese and over 34 percent of all U.S. adults meet the definition and criteria for having Metabolic Syndrome, according to studies by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Given that Metabolic Syndrome is linked to both hormone imbalance and obesity, hormone treatment may prove helpful in alleviating Metabolic Syndrome symptoms. In fact, a physician-supervised weight-loss program combined with hormone treatment could prove instrumental in balancing your metabolism, while taking pounds off the scale.
Bioidentical hormone therapy is a core component of Dr. Diane Brzezinski’s practice. Dr. B has used hormone pellet therapy to treat hundreds of Naples, Florida-area patients who have experienced symptoms relating to low testosterone and menopause. Whether to boost levels of testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, or some combination thereof, patients typically report numerous benefits, including: