Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD, Now Accepting New Holistic Wellness Patients at Integrative Healing at OM, LLC

Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD

Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD, is proud to announce the establishment of a new practice entitled Integrative Healing at OM, LLC, located on the campus of the WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, LLC, at 4248 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34607. New holistic wellness patients are now welcome. Call 352-254-8090 to schedule an appointment or email info@integrativehealingatom.com. Dr. Maria practices at Integrative Healing at OM, LLC, Monday through Thursday. (Dr. Maria continues to see patients at her Access location on Fridays.)

Integrative Healing at OM, LLC, is a naturopathic medical practice in Hernando County founded by Maria Scunziano-Singh, MD, NMD. “Dr. Maria” focuses on holistic, proactive prevention, and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment. She combines the wisdom of nature and traditional healing methods with the rigors of modern science to provide comprehensive health care. Her mission is to foster greater awareness and more conscious living, so people can lessen or avoid the chances of illness, and this extends beyond one-on-one interactions with patients.

Services at Integrative Healing at OM, LLC, include naturopathic medical consultations, nutritional IV therapy, heavy metal detox with IV chelation, and nutritional counseling.

For more information visit www.integrativehealingatom.com.

Dr. Maria draws from traditional healing methods, principles, and practices. She is a naturopathic medical physician in Hernando County who focuses on holistic, proactive prevention, and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Maria is board certified in internal medicine with a medical degree from New York Medical College. She also holds a diploma from Clayton College of Natural Health and practices as a naturopathic medical doctor. Dr. Maria completed her residency training at the highly prestigious Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. During her education she received the Joan M. Liman, MD Award (for Allied health professionals entering the field of medicine) and the Enrico Fermi Scholarship/Certificate of Merit.

For more information and to register for lectures go to www.WellComeOMCenter.com or call 352-600-4242.

About the Name WellCome OM Center

At the OM Center the concept of lifelong wholesome and balanced food plan is the most fundamental aspect of wellness. Our goal is to educate clients on how to evaluate their lifestyle choices and how to empower you to achieve and sustain improved health. Visit us online at WellComeOmCenter.com or call 352-600-4242.

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The WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Presents “Flexercising”

The WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center Presents “Flexercising”

WellCome OM Integral Healing & Education Center, Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh, will be presenting a complimentary wellness lecture on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm at the AuratoriOM at 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34607. This complimentary wellness lecture will discuss core strength as a critical element for better health.

Drawing from traditional healing methods, principles, and practices, Dr. Maria is a naturopathic medical physician in Hernando County who focuses on holistic, proactive prevention, and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Maria has a medical degree from New York Medical College and is board certified in internal medicine. She also holds a diploma from Clayton College of Natural Health and practices as a naturopathic medical doctor. Dr. Maria completed her residency training at the highly prestigious Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. During her education she received the Joan M. Liman, MD Award (for Allied health professionals entering the field of medicine) and the Enrico Fermi Scholarship/Certificate of Merit.

About the Name WellCome OM Center

At the OM Center the concept of lifelong wholesome and balanced food plan is the most fundamental aspect of wellness. Our goal is to educate clients on how to evaluate their lifestyle choices and how to empower you to achieve and sustain improved health. Visit us online at WellComeOmCenter.com or call 352-600-4242 for more information.

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On Men’s Health: What are the Roles of Estrogen and Testosterone and Why are Your Levels Not Right?

To register for Dr. Maria’s live presentation on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM click here.

Article Contents

1. What are hormones and their relevance to daily function?
2. Xeno-hormones: What are they and why be concerned?
3. Hormone Disruptors: What are they and why be concerned?
4. How to reduce Estrogens/Xenoestrogens
5. Foods to balance the hormones
6. Hormone replacement and safety
7. OTC supplements and how they can help or not
8. Meditation and breathwork
9. References

What are Hormones?

Hormones are BIOchemicals (bio meaning within the human body) that provide signals to different organs and they control mood, behavior, emotions, growth, metabolism, digestion, sleep and sexual function. They control virtually every body function.

There are over 200 hormones in the body. The main discussion here involves:

• Testosterone (part of the “androgen” group): controls sexual characteristics, libido, muscle strength, cardiovascular function.
• Estrogen: needed to keep noes strong, brain and heart health.
• Progesterone: important for hormone balance and aids in both testosterone and estrogen production.
• Cortisol: helps with energy and reduction of inflammation.
• Sex hormone binding globulin: controls excess hormone.
• Adrenaline: energizes body in times of need.
• Thyroxine: involved in thyroid and all metabolic function.
• Insulin: handles blood sugar; too much will lead to fat storage and eventual diabetes.

Xenoestrogens

Xenoestrogens are non-human manufactured chemicals that bind to natural receptor sites and activate estrogen. These undesirable products will cause storage of fat, weaken testosterone activity and inhibit liver to excrete excess. They can lead ultimately to serious life-altering conditions. These chemicals can be absorbed through skin, can be inhaled and ingested.

Note: Plants like cruciferous veggies are also considered estrogen-like but are PHYTO-Estrogens that are not harmful and, in fact, very beneficial! There is no need to avoid them.

Sources of the harmful xenoestrogens are:

• Car interiors
• Car exhaust
• Plastics with Bisphenol-A in particular and petroleum products with Organochlorines
• Dry cleaning chemicals
• Conventionally produced meats with hormones endogenous to animal and those injected into it; foods fed to animals are GMO and contaminated with agrichemicals.
• Dairy with hormones endogenous to the animal and those injected into it; foods fed to animals are GMO and contaminated with agrichemicals.
• Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides
• Unfiltered water

What are hormone disruptors?

Science has found that these chemicals will alter the natural activity of the hormone and potentially cause significant illness.

Some hormone disrupters include:

• Above items
• Anabolic or “muscle building” steroids; caution is advised!
• Flame retardants (PBDEs – polybrominated diphenyl ethers)- cause hormonal derangements and malignancies.
• Chlorine and other chemicals in water; chlorine displaces iodine, an essential nutrient.
• Personal care products
• Cosmetics with phthalates
• Sunscreen
• Animal foods, dairy products, sugar, artificial foods/sugars (SODA is a very big problem)
• Artificial home furnishings
• Radiation, including from wireless, cell phones, laptops, Kindles, Alexa, Fitbits, wristwatch phones
• Plastics of all kinds in containers with petroleum
• Pesticides

How to reduce the Estrogen, Xenoestrogens and Hormone Disruptors?

Some ways to reduce these include:

• Exercise daily to help remove these from the body via the cardiovascular system, glands and excretory functions.
• Lose weight now.
• Reduce stress ASAP! Stress converts progesterone into cortisol and this in turn raises estrogen and can increase blood sugar and blood pressure.
• Eat plants – many of them daily.
• Eat more fiber.
• Healthy fats like avocado, coconut, olives, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds.
• Cut out the sugar and refined foods.
• Avoid or reduce meats, especially conventionally processed meats; be consciously choosing from humanely treated animals. Grass fed organic.
• Avoid artificial colors, foods preservatives like BHS (butylated hydroxyanisole).
• Avoid or reduce dairy significantly! They have bovine growth hormones. Use organic only.
• Avoid plastics!
• Avoid harsh cleaning products, solvents, paints, lacquers, etc.
• Avoid coated non-stick pans that contain PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid); prior to 2015, included in Teflon and is being “passed out” due to organictoxicity of the product when heated and cracking!
• Use stainless steel, ceramic, glass and earthenware to cook or store food in.
• Avoid flame retardants!
• Non-organic sunscreens contain serious hormone altering chemicals like benzophenone-3, octylmethyl-PABA, Oxyb.
• Stop using Roundup! It is hurting you and the entire ecosystem.

Be conscious of all that you choose for your entire life because everything you choose will affect your hormones, and most of the time it is a negative influence.

Foods to Balance Hormones

Here are foods to take to help balance the hormones:

• Arugula: DIM, sulforaphanes, isocyanates, vitamin K, A, copper, iron
• Avocados: helps balance insulin to keep estrogen in check
• Apple cider vinegar: improves digestion
• Beets, beet tops: assists in bile production
• Broccoli: another sulforaphane source; decreases excess testosterone
• Cauliflower: as above
• Cinnamon: reduces sugar, blood pressure
• Green tea: has chlorophyll and antioxidants
• Kale: liver detox
• Mushrooms: help slow enzyme aromatase from converting androgens into estrogens
• Iodine: from quality wild fish, sea vegetables like kelp, wakame, arame, hijiki, kombu and nori; to help with thyroid and adrenal regulation
• Yams: fiber, B12 and helps reduce cholesterol
• Nutritional yeast: highly nutritious
• Parsley: has calcium, K, vitamin C, folate
• Pistachios: high in protein and L-arginine for improved sexual health
• Walnuts: great source of magnesium
• Sea kelp/sea veggies in general: wakame, nori, arame, kombu
• Pumpkin seeds: contain zinc, protein, antioxidants and magnesium; have been studied for their help with testosterone boosting effects, improvement of sperm motility and bladder function; reduce prostate cancer
• A good quality organic whole food mineral supplement is wise

Hormone Replacement is a way for you to improve your health with caveat…

Be aware of the following on hormone replacement:

• Artificial synthetic hormone replacement can lead to increase in blood thickness and predispose one to blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks, emboli to lungs, strokes, etc. However, plant-based substances like DIM (di-indolyl-methane) that can block xenoestrogens are recommended. The substance that is formed when the vegetable is digested helps prevent AROMATASE enzyme from converting testosterone to estrogen. This is a natural balancer and is not like a drug that can seriously cause imbalances. Cruciferous veggies are a great source of this. Supplements are on the market and they can be helpful here without side effects. Further studies are needed to know how effective these products are for most men. DIM 100-900mg can be used safely for most who are interested.
• Another substance for men to consider is Shilajit. Shilajit is a sticky substance found in the Himalayan mountains and has been used for centuries to enhance vitality and immunity. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine in Asia but has been spread to global use. It contains fulvic acid and phytochemicals that rejuvenate and stimulate energy production. A dose of 125 titrated up to 250mg per day can be taken in paste, powder or tablet form; do not use capsules. Check on quality and test for quality at home. Make sure you can have refund if not satisfied! Authentic Shilajit will sink when put in water and/or dissolve fully. If not, it is not good and should be returned.

Other supplements that may be tried that are highly rated and have money-back guarantee attached to their sales, however, not guaranteed are:

• Male Enhancement by Approved Science: a high rated product made in USA. Use of 3 types of ginseng, rhodiola, tongkat ali, DHEA, bioperine, cordyceps and more.
• Viasil by Swiss Research Labs: made in Switzerland. Has Panax ginseng, pomegranate, zinc, epidemium brevicomum (horny goat weed), citrus sinensis, Tribulus terrestris.

A Word on Meditation and Breathwork

Fundamental and key are the movements and the stillness that are an intrinsic part of human function.

You must be in full control of your body and breath to have a sense of wellness and robust vitality.

Take time to learn how to meditate, to breathe properly and perform the asanas that will make a total difference in your life.

We have the science and the true know-how to help improve our lives.

Don’t wait.

In Conclusion

So, Gentlemen, the best solution is to improve your overall lifestyle and this means change all that you have been doing if you are seeing no results or a deterioration of your strength and vitality.

Remember the words of a “genius” who said: “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking when we created them.” — Albert Einstein

References

• www.kerryg.hubpages.com/hub/Reducing-Exposure-to-Xenoestrogens
• Kryger, M.D., Harvey, A. Listen to Your Hormones: a Doctor’s Guide to Sex, Love and Long Life. USA: Wellness MD Publications, 2004.
• www.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29126512: Monneret, C. What is an endocrine disruptor? DOI: 101016/j.crvi.2017.07.0044,
• www.reviewcritic.org/brand-reviews/approved-science-review-health-supplements-finest
• www.viasil.com/how-it-works

 
Disclaimer: The contents of this discussion are for education purposes only. Any and all treatment for a medical or health condition must proceed under the guidance of your appointed healthcare provider.

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Men’s Health Lecture to Discuss Balance of Hormones and Keeping Up an Appetite for Life

As recently published in The Suncoast News:

June is all about men as Dr. Maria Scunziano-Singh covers a timely topic about men’s health and why it’s important to keep their hormones balanced.

This free community education seminar is scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, at the WellCome OM Integral Healing and Education Center, 4242 Lake in the Woods Drive, Spring Hill.

Following on the heels of a women’s health lecture in May, Scunziano-Singh will discuss what goes into the disruption of men’s hormones, what’s affecting them, and why those levels are all over the place.

“In this day and age, we’re seeing a lot of high estrogen in men and low testosterone,” Scunziano-Singh said. “It should be the other way around. This discussion is going to be about how very important it is to have those hormones in the right position, and how it is affecting your physiological function; how you think, how you move, how you go about your business, your drive, your motivation, your appetite for life.”

Everything from the food we eat, especially from the lack of nutrients in our processed foods, to the plastics we touch and the chemicals in our environment has an impact on our hormones, according to Scunziano-Singh. These factors begin to affect our bodies at a young age. Whether men have a deficiency in their hormones or are overloaded with too much of the wrong hormone can make their body not feel right.

Scunziano-Singh’s mission is to educate the public to consciously live a better life and make their bodies better. Exercise also plays a key role in overall health. Men have a misconception that yoga is a “woman’s thing,” Scunziano-Singh said, but it really isn’t. Breath work, meditation, and yoga can, in fact, enhance men’s health.

“Hormones are the batteries we need to run the car,” Scunziano-Singh said. “It’s not enough that our heart is beating and our lungs are breathing; those we know we can’t function without. There are other behind-the-scenes chemicals that we’re relying on to make those organs work well.”

Scunziano-Singh encourages women to attend the lecture as well, as it may help in the understanding of what their spouse, son, or other people in their lives may be going through.

An RSVP to attend is encouraged by calling 352-600-4242. For more information, visit https://wellcomeomcenter.com to learn about more events.

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