Dr. Nikki Conte, ND - Live. Learn. Be Healthy

Humble Servant Support Group
Somerset Baptist Church
510 Mt. Airy Road
Basking Ridge, N J

Thursday Nov 3 at 7-9pm
How do you keep energized as you navigate through a difficult illness in your life? How do you keep your immune system strong and prevent secondary infections? Boosting the immune system starts at the Gut level. The digestive system plays a key role in the absorption and assimilation of nutrients, enzymes and cofactors needed to make recursor molecules for the brain, endocrine and immune systems. Discover nutritive foods and nutrients to boost and keep the immune system vigilant in these times. Note what nutrients mitigate inflammatory processes of the body. Become aware of foods to eliminate from your diet that may drain your emotional, mental and physical energies.

Dr. Nikki Conte N.D., naturopathic doctor, will also discuss the correlation between heavy metal toxicity and the increased risk of some types of cancers. These heavy metals play a significant role in the body’s ability to clear toxic burdens from the liver, lymphatic and circulatory systems. Build your immune stamina and stay vibrant!

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A Wishes Auction to benefit One Simple Wish was held on Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Physical Therapy Unlimited located at 23 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ. Despite the economy, business owners and Warren residents still came together and gave back to the NJ community by making one simple wish possible for children and families this holiday.

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One Simple Wish would like to thank Physical Therapy Unlimited for sponsoring, hosting and organizing the event, as well as Warren Township and surrounding community members who came together and showed generous support. One Simple Wish also extends gratitude to the local businesses who stepped forward to donate: A&G Italian Food, Caf Giardino, Il Forno Restaurant, LaStrada Pizzeria, Rolfs Restaurant, Scarpellinos Restaurant, Silk Road Restaurant, Stone House Restaurant, Dr. Nikki Conte, Naturopath, and Onyx Mind & Body.

For information about how you can donate or participate, please go to www.OneSimpleWish.org.

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Physical Therapy Unlimited (located at 23 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ) is hosting a free lecture titled "Is Stress Making You Fat?" on August 4, 2010 from 12:30-1:30 pm. The lecture will be given by Dr. Nikki Conte, naturopathic physician.

If you think being overweight is just a matter of "mind over body", or if you are feeling guilty and blaming yourself for being overweight, this lecture will be of interest to you. Hear Dr. Conte demystify the factors that prevent or sabotage weight loss. Stress in particular affects your ability to absorb the key nutrients needed to make neurotransmitters and hormones that affect your weight. It also affects hypoglycemia, hypothyroid, systemic yeast, acne, chronic fatigue, and a host of other systemic diseases. Discover how these conditions affect the conversion of food and stored fat into energy - the basis of weight loss and how you can overcome them. (Read on...)

Question:

I heard that there is a correlation between people prone to osteopenia / osteoporosis and excess wrinkles on the face.

Answer:

Bone is a living tissue! There is a constant remodeling of the bone shaft from the cells that create and breaks it down. The bone shaft itself is laden with minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Boron, Strontium, and other trace minerals. Calcium and all the other minerals are vital to bone health and strength. However these minerals must bind to core posts inside the bone matrix. These flexible posts are made from collagen and elastin which impart flexibility and resiliency to the bone shaft. If there is less collagen and elastin, then the result is fewer and fewer binding sites and a reduction in bone mineral density. That is partly the reason that seniors' bones are more brittle and prone to more falls and fractures than children's. Two things that bones and skin have in common are collagen and elastin. If the body is making less collagen and elastin on the whole, it will be reflected in the increase amount and deepening of the wrinkles seen on the face and other parts of the skin.

There has been an increased amount of research done on Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), and its role as a pro-hormone in strengthening bone in general. Vitamin D3 also has been proven to improve sun damaged skin. Ask your doctor to check your vitamin D3 levels since most of us are deficient in this important vitamin.
Another exciting new product which has been used in Europe as a prescription but is now available in the states is Orthosilicic Acid. This is the bioavailable form of silica and has been proven to markedly improve skin tone, hair, joints and bones. Orthosilicic acid links together single chains of amino acids to form collagen strands. Natural forms of silica can be found in such herbs as Horse Tails (equisetum officinalis) but the orthosilicic form is 10 times more potent.

There is more to improving bone than what I've outlined here. Don't forget about the vital role that weight bearing exercise plays in strengthening your bones. Your skin tone may indeed be a reflection of the health of your bones!

WESTFIELD -- The 17th annual Awareness Expo is scheduled to take place on Wednesday March 24 at Edison Intermediate School, 800 Rahway Ave., Westfield from 7-10 p.m.

The Expo is a symposium designed for parents and educators and promises to be a rewarding and educational way to spend an evening learning about issues that impact school-age children. Professional development hours will also be offered for educators for many of the presentations.

Question: How does laughter come into play in an integrative approach to diabetes?

Answer: Diabetes is on the rise in our “modern” civilization. Improper nutrition, lack of exercise and chronic stress seem to be the cumulative culprits at the heart of this syndrome which is exacerbated by an already genetic familial predisposition.

An integrative approach has proven to be the best way to manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes and other auto immune diseases. Dr. Norman Cousins elevated the healing power of laughter to the status of medicine as he describes in his book, Anatomy of an Illness. Laughter triggers among other things, certain neuro-endocrine transmitters in the brain to balance the effects of pain, fear and inflammation in the body. The adrenal gland which normally produces more adrenaline hormones in response to stress also regulates in part, along with the pancreas, insulin and sugar metabolism. Through laughter, the adrenal gland becomes less stressed and produces a more balance output of hormones. Perhaps the insulin receptor sites lining the cells’ membranes become more sensitive and more discerning of sugars and carbohydrates. The intricate laughing mechanism might help these receptor sites to be more receptive to the flow of biochemical and energetic information.

Laughter works best when it is integrated in a holistic program which includes exercise and proper nutrition. The key is to eat more vegetable based proteins with lots of fiber and less carbohydrates. Add more cinnamon to you oatmeal and even in your coffee! Essential supplements such as the Omega 3 fatty acids, alpha Lipoic acid and Chromiun picolinate help to decrease oxidative stress to the cell’s membranes and boost the immune system. Check with your doctor in terms of monitoring your hemoglobin A1C as a marker for sugar in your bloodstream.

Research has proven the efficacy of exercise in preventing and improving if not reversing the symptoms of diabetes. Look to exercise on a regular basis as a prescription for health.

Next time you are enjoying a good laugh with your friends or watching a funny movie, know that you are moving closer to bettering your health naturally.

Question: How do I detox after the holiday stress? Have you heard of the body composition machine analysis machine that can detect toxins in the body?

Answer: Holidays tend to be very stressful for people. Somewhere between the family issues, rich foods, rushing in toxic stores, we find ourselves desperately trying to maintain some semblance of balance in our lives.

First thing is to try to maintain a healthy attitude. Research has proven that attitude is at the core of staying healthy and keeping our immune system strong. Do a quick emotional and mental inventory of where you are and what you want to attract in your life. This is different from new years' resolutions that are usually filled with "shoulds" and slef sabotaging goals.

Be kind and reward yourself with healthy and positive alternatives. Suggestions include trying out a class in: yoga, Tai Chi, Dance, medication, spinning or a personal trainer to get you started on the right track.

The body composition analysis is a machine that measures among other things the body's fat and muscle percentage and fluid retention. Fluid retention tends to accumulate outside the cells of the system and can be a marker indicative of toxic buildup and inflammation in the body. It is a good way to measure your ongoing progress.

There are gentle two week detox kits that help with supporting the liver, colon, and lymphatic system.

Here are a few herbs and supplements that are helpful in sustaining energy, boosting the adrenal gland, and alleviating post holiday stress:

-Ginseng -- Eleutherococcus, Panax, Syberian, and American ginseng

-Vitamin D -- At least 1000mg. Helps with Seasonal Affective Mood Disorder (SAD.) Check with your doctor to see if you are deficient in Vitamin D3.

-Magnesium -- At least 200 to 400mg. Relaxes muscles and mind. Helps with sleep.

-CoQ10 -- At least 60mg. invigorates the heart and muscle cells.

-Herbal Combination teas: Passionflower, Chamomile, Kava, Lavender, Hops, Valerian

-Homeopathic Calming combinations -- Ignatia, Passionflower, Chamomile, Lemon balm.

Congratulations on going through another holiday! Remember to stay positive and give yourself healthy affirmations.

Question: With the scare surrounding the flu vaccines, what can one do to boost the system naturally?

Answer: The body is always inundated by viruses, bacteria, and other pollutants. The body’s immune defense will respond accordingly. Even the early 9th century Louis Pasteur, “Father of Vaccines,” came to the realization that the strength of our immune system makes the difference. The Lymphocytes which is part of the white blood cells are largely responsible for modulating the inflammatory response in the body. More and more research is proving that inflammation is part of the root cause of many diseases and the flu virus is no exception.

The omega 3 fatty acids found in fish, flax and borage oil decreases the inflammatory pathways. Vitamins such as A, C, D, Zinc help with inflammation in the throat and respiratory airways. The wisdom of our elders still prevails when they used cod liver oil! The probiotics found in organic yogurt and in acidophilus capsules boost the friendly gut flora and helps in defending our intestine from harmful bacteria, yeast or viruses. Research has shown that elderberry (Sambucca Nigra) contains potent antiviral properties along with Astragalus and medicinal mushrooms.

When fear is the driving force, we tend to make hasty decisions and don’t take the time to do our own research. Fear affects our adrenal glands and decreases the body’s innate ability to fight inflammation. So balancing stress is also vital to our immune system. There are informational websites that can help. Gary Null has researched studies documented under “Vaccine Nation.” There are issues with vaccines themselves and their base material. New Jersey coalition against vaccination is another helpful resource. Natural Awakenings