Managing Fibroids: Beyond the Knife

Fibroids are benign muscular tumors that appear on the uterus. Some are so small they are invisible to the naked eye; women with fibroids this small rarely experience symptoms or even know they have them. In other cases, however, fibroids can grow quite large and grow in clusters. Although they are almost always non-cancerous, these growths can cause a host of problems, including pain and bleeding.

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Say Hello to Spring with Fresh Faced Holistic Skincare

You’ve already started putting away your winter clothes until next year, but what about the thing you wear all year-round, no matter the season? We’re here to remind you that it’s time to say goodbye to dry, dull winter skin and hello to spring with fresh faced holistic skincare.  As part of our Medi-Spa services, Denver Holistic Medicine offers several holistic skin care service options to help our patients care for, maintain and rejuvenate their skin naturally, beautifully! Our holistic skin care treatments will not only bring life and glow back into your skin, but they also work to promote overall health and wellbeing as part of a comprehensive holistic health approach.

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Ease Chemotherapy Side Effects with Mistletoe Injections

Around the world, approximately 38.4% of people will be diagnosed with cancer within their lifetime. The universality of cancer is staggering, making research for treatments and cures a well-recognized priority. Among the many drugs and alternative treatments undergoing clinical trial is a surprising plant most commonly known for its decorative use: mistletoe.

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All About Dermaplane Treatments

Dermaplaning involves the use of a sterile, surgical grade scalpel to gently scrape, or “shave” off the top layer of dead skin cells and peach fuzz from the face.  This physical exfoliation technique leaves skin feeling and looking smoother, healthier and brighter.  Unlike shaving, dermaplaning requires a specific technique and use of an extremely sharp, straight blade.  This super effective treatment has become increasingly popular for those seeking a relatively quick and painless way to remove facial hair, while experiencing a variety of other skin benefits at the same time.

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What is BHRT (Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy) and Who Needs It?

Hormones are special chemicals produced by glands in our body that act as messengers to tell other parts of the body how and when to work.  Because hormones control nearly all tasks in the human body from digestion, growth, appetite, mood, immune function, to libido; a vast variety of symptoms can occur when hormones become out of balance. 

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Prevent SAD this season with Holistic Medicine

As we trudge deeper into the depths winter, many people experience some degree of mood change. We feel less motivated, sentimental, anxious or depressed. For some, these changes are slight and manageable; they may simply feel a bit more fatigued, have a harder time waking up in the morning, or occasionally feel bummed out. With the cold and grey weather, a lot of people opt to stay home, which can lead to feelings of isolation. Although Denver winters can be beautiful, sunny and full of outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, and winter hiking, we become more sedentary. Winter has a clear effect on us -- and our bodies respond to that change.

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