Korey DiRoma Naturopath

New Antibacterial and Antiviral Herbal Formulas

Integrative Herbals Have Come to the Center
For the first nine years of our practice at the Center, we the practitioners have relied on the herbal combinations and products that were available on the market. Now, we are proud to announce a new line of supplements, Integrative Herbals, designed specifically to meet the needs of our patients.

Is Red Wine Good for You?

There is much debate regarding whether red wine is beneficial for your health or not. The debate began with the observation that the French population has lower rates of heart disease compared to the American population, even though the French diet is higher in saturated fat consumption. This has been termed the “French Paradox”. The cause of this paradox is believed to be due to the higher consumption of red wine by the French.

The Challenges of Weight Loss, Part 2

As we explored in part 1, diet and exercise remains a key factor in weight loss. But what happens when these are not enough? When what has worked in the past is no longer working? There could be other factors involved that could be hindering your ability to lose weight.

Is Coffee Good For You?

Coffee has been found to have many health benefits that include a decrease risk of Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, colon cancer, and liver cirrhosis. Coffee can also improve exercise and athletic performance and is often used to prevent headaches. Now there is increasing evidence that coffee consumption can decrease risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

Exercise 7 Hours Per Week?

Recently there was a study published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) that concluded that women need to exercise 1 hour per day 7 days per week  to MAINTAIN weight, let alone lose weight. I have since heard on multiple T.V. and radio broadcasts about the study, and the reaction from women has not been positive, for obvious reasons. Women lead very busy lives and finding the time for 1 hour of exercise every day sounds more like burden than anything else.  So I’m writing this blog to shed some light on this study, and to clarify what the study actually concluded.

Is Chocolate Healthy for You? Here’s What You Need to Know!

There aren’t too many people that I know that don’t like or even crave chocolate. Why is this so?  Simply,  chocolate contains certain chemicals that are  known to improve mood, but research also shows chocolate to have many important  health benefits.

Some of us may have heard that dark chocolate contains “antioxidants” that are beneficial for us. But which antioxidants, how much of them, and how are they good for us?

How Dangerous is Acetaminophen?

Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol and many cold and flu medications, has come under fire recently by the FDA.

Why do a Cleanse?

Our body is exposed to many toxins every day, which tend to accumulate in our bodies.  A toxin is a substance that produces any adverse biological effects and can be absorbed into our body through our skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.