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4 Tips for Becoming a Successful Integrative Medicine Patient

Teresa Rosa, Integrative Medicine Coach

Feb 17, 20232 min read

4 Tips for Becoming a Successful Integrative Medicine Patient

It's important to remember that, unlike in most traditional medical settings, we view our integrative health clinic as a partnership.

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Personal responsibility is now the “third rail” of public health — it shouldn’t be

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Feb 14, 20235 min read

Personal responsibility is now the “third rail” of public health — it shouldn’t be

Our capacity for personal autonomy is being subverted — we need to recapture it.

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The difference between integrative medicine and a primary care office

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Jan 31, 20234 min read

The difference between integrative medicine and a primary care office

Since opening my integrative medicine practice almost two years ago, I’ve been grateful to work with many patients who have found the...

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The Dignity Integrative Health Pyramid: a new way to think about our health

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Jan 23, 20237 min read

The Dignity Integrative Health Pyramid: a new way to think about our health

In our traditional healthcare system, we tend to think of personal health as follows: If we have a non-serious medical issue, we go to...

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Reflections on two years of practicing integrative medicine

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Jan 4, 20234 min read

Reflections on two years of practicing integrative medicine

The biggest difference between my current work as an integrative medicine doctor and my previous practice in emergency medicine is time.

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"Medical gaslighting" is a problem—integrative medicine can help

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Dec 15, 20222 min read

"Medical gaslighting" is a problem—integrative medicine can help

As the holidays approach and I start to think about how my practice has grown over the past year, I am reminded of a NY Times article I...

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An integrative medicine approach to diabetes

Dignity Integrative Team

Dec 6, 20224 min read

An integrative medicine approach to diabetes

An integrative medicine approach to diabetes management takes a holistic view of the patient's overall health and well-being.

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My recommendations for the best integrative medicine resources

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Nov 21, 20224 min read

My recommendations for the best integrative medicine resources

Today, sometimes it seems everyone is “doing their own research.” We have more access to more information than ever before, and at the...

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Virtual or in person, your integrative medicine doctor will see you now

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Oct 19, 20224 min read

Virtual or in person, your integrative medicine doctor will see you now

As I launched my integrative medicine practice, I knew I had a momentous decision: would it be in-person, telehealth, or a mix?

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On the path to health, ask: how much is enough?

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Oct 10, 20225 min read

On the path to health, ask: how much is enough?

We Have Sufficient for Everybody's Needs, Not For Greed -Mahatma Gandhi The issue of how much is enough has been debated since the time...

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How to protect ourselves from environmental toxins

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Oct 4, 20224 min read

How to protect ourselves from environmental toxins

Screening for environmental toxins can be a clue to help unlock the root causes of many chronic diseases—not just cancers.

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An integrative medicine approach to hypothyroidism

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Sep 8, 20224 min read

An integrative medicine approach to hypothyroidism

The truth is that having an imbalance of thyroid hormone is a spectrum like everything else.

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My own case study: an integrative medicine approach to heart disease

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Aug 15, 20224 min read

My own case study: an integrative medicine approach to heart disease

Every 34 seconds, someone in the U.S. dies from cardiovascular disease—it is the number one cause of death in the U.S., with almost...

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My thoughts on the groundbreaking new cancer study

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Jun 27, 20222 min read

My thoughts on the groundbreaking new cancer study

A few weeks ago, researchers released what is already coming to be viewed as a milestone achievement in the battle against cancer.

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My holistic calling: the path from marketing to integrative health coach

Teresa Rosa, Integrative Medicine Coach

Apr 8, 20223 min read

My holistic calling: the path from marketing to integrative health coach

Ever since I was very young, my plan was to go to school for marketing in preparation to work for my family's chiropractic business. My...

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Healthcare is expensive—being healthy is cheap

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Mar 9, 20225 min read

Healthcare is expensive—being healthy is cheap

Health insurance, hospital stays, and treating chronic disease are expensive — but living a healthy life is cheap.

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There are no shortcuts in integrative health

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Feb 10, 20223 min read

There are no shortcuts in integrative health

At some point, we all ask ourselves, "Isn’t there an easier way to do this than to put in the work day after day?" The short answer is no.

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Teresa Rosa, Integrative Medicine Coach

Jan 25, 20223 min read

What is an Integrative Health Coach?

What is an integrative health coach? As I sit here and ponder where to start writing, I can’t help but think about all the different...

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What was left unsaid in the Douthat/O’Rourke discussion on the "edge of medical knowledge"

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Nov 29, 20215 min read

What was left unsaid in the Douthat/O’Rourke discussion on the "edge of medical knowledge"

Ross Douthat and Meghan O'Rourke's podcast discussion on chronic disease is must-listen. Here's what they left out.

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Covid and Personal Risk Assessment – What’s Thanksgiving Look Like in Your House?

Angelo Falcone, Doctor of Integrative Medicine

Nov 17, 20214 min read

Covid and Personal Risk Assessment – What’s Thanksgiving Look Like in Your House?

Personal risk assessment is something we each have to do for ourselves and our families. Here are my suggestions for a safe holiday.

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