Another advantageous tool we have to help mediate COVID infections and break through cases is Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system's ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as viruses. Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Therapy may help decrease or prevent severe symptoms for COVID infection. This is a [...]
I have been prescribing Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) in my practice for some time and continue to see many of my patients benefit from using it. LDN has an anti inflammatory effect that can help with many conditions including: Arthritis Autism Autoimmune Diseases Hashimotos Crohns Ulcerative Colitis Psoriasis Chronic pain Eczema Endometriosis Irritable Bowel [...]
Well, it was a matter of statistics and it happened. After maintaining a COVID-free home for almost all of 2020, New Years Eve morning my teenage son walked into the room with a mask on and asked me to take his temperature: 99.7. Only 99.7, but I knew this was not like him and [...]
Happy New Year everyone! Hoping you had a restful Holiday break! Unfortunately, COVID did not take a break and we are entering a phase where this virus is becoming ever more present. The numbers are going up nationwide and here in Austin we are no exception. Daily, over 2,000 people in the United States [...]
Hello everyone! At this time of Thanksgiving, I wanted to reach out in support of you on your health journey and express gratitude for the opportunity to work with you. This has been a unique year for sure and a reminder of how quickly things can change. This year has also reminded us how [...]
COVID-19 is called a ‘novel coronavirus’ because it is new and we don’t yet have all the information or ideal protocols developed for prevention or treatment of an infection. We are learning more about the science of COVID19 daily and I am trying to keep up with the information and apply my knowledge and [...]
5/14/2021 CDC has recently updated their guidelines for full vaccinated people. These recommendations can help you make decisions about daily activities after you are fully vaccinated. They are not intended for healthcare settings. As we slowly begin to offer in-office visits again, Lake Travis Integrative Medicine wants to be sure we do our part [...]
As the world continues to change and the coronavirus crisis continues, we must continue to protect ourselves and our neighbors. As much as we would love things to go back to “normal” this is a journey that we must take on day by day and slowly and cautiously. PPE has been on our minds [...]
I must admit, I’m a big picture person-statistics has never been one of my favorite subjects but the COVID pandemic is certainly challenging me (and all of us) to pay attention to epidemiology and statistics! I’ve also learned over the years as a physician to take medical testing in to account and use the [...]
All of a sudden, life as we know it has changed. I think this is the start of week 4, of our social isolation and quarantine, because of the Covid-19 pandemic. My children are out of school, our medical practice has transitioned to telemedicine, and I can no longer leisurely enjoy a trip to [...]