AREN’T OUR GENES ULTIMATELY RESPONSIBLE


FOR OUR HEALTH? The crux of integrative medicine is the environmental influence on our genetic predisposition. It’s not genetic pre-determinism, it’s the environmental factors that exert influence on our genetic predisposition and determine what the genes direct. Environmental factors can turn genes on to either direct health or disease. Te quality of air, water, food, stress


management, exercise and rest—all talk to the genes. A good example in our practice was a brother and sister, 4 and 2 years old, who came to us with severe eczema. Tey improved within two months with some dietary modifications and supplements as we helped them detoxify. About two months later, they came in with a horrible recurrence. Te parents told us nothing


had changed; however, upon further questioning, we found they lived in a rural area near a big farm and builders had started developing the land. Building materials leached into a pond that was near the family’s property and contaminated their well’s drinking water, resulting in a recurrence of the eczema. Tey started drinking bottled water and the eczema went away by itself. Te environments that are created determine what genetic predispositions express.


mucus-clearing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effects have been shown to relieve symptoms of acne, allergies, asthma, viral infections, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, dermatitis, eczema, sinusitis and eustachian tube dysfunction.


HOW DOES SALT THERAPY CONTRIBUTE TO THE INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE


MODEL OF CARE? Allergies are a problem for many people in the Orlando area; each year it appears in the top 100 “Asthma and Allergy Capitals” in the U.S., a list put out by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Salt therapy offers year-round relief of cold, flu and allergy symptoms. Salt therapy takes place in a spa-


like room with salt-covered walls and floor. Treatment consists of sitting in a lounge chair and breathing deeply while pharmaceutical-grade salt is pulverized into microscopic particles and pushed into the room. Salt therapy is an important tool in


our integrative medicine array because it activates multiple physiological processes in the body. Salt acts like an expectorant, accelerating mucus clearance and improving lung function while killing harmful bacteria and soothing the respiratory system. These


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IS SALT THERAPY SAFE DURING THE COVID-19


PANDEMIC? Yes! HEPA air filters in the room capture and remove up to 99.97 percent of airborne particles, including viral particles, while activated carbon filters remove volatile organic compounds. A UV light kills 98.8 percent of bacteria and viruses on surfaces. Salt therapy is clinically-proven, natural, safe and beneficial for every age group.


THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS For an integrative practice, education is foremost. We teach families about living a healthy lifestyle and creating positive environments that will determine the health of the children. Integrative practices take the time to help families implement their treatment programs. Te major medicine used is food. Most kids are very picky. We can tell them to modify their diet in certain ways and give them supplements, but parental education and support is needed—so basically, we’re treating the whole family.


RELIEVE SYMPTOMS OF: Acne • Allergies • Asthma • Cold & Flu Cystic Fibrosis • Dermatitis Ear Infections • Eczema • Sinusitis


Joseph Cannizzaro, MD MEDICAL DIRECTOR


Salt Therapy is Safe! HEPA/carbon filters & UV light kill 99% of all airborne & surface bacteria and viruses.


407.862.1163 l 357 Wekiva Springs Rd., Longwood (Inside Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center) l SaltRoomLongwood.com July 2021


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