Inner Harmony Wellness Centers

DETOXIFY FOR LIFE

When it comes to detoxify the body, the liver is our body’s main detoxification and filtering organ. The colon, kidneys, gallbladder, lungs, skin, blood, and lymphatic system all serve, in part, to escort waste products and unhealthy substances out of the body. The general principle is that the liver, among its hundreds of functions, does its best to convert harmful substances in the blood to less harmful or innocuous substances before sending them on their way to be eliminated.

What you can do:

Identify current toxic body burdens and begin the appropriate detoxification protocols.

Deep Cellular Detoxification

Heavy Metal Detoxification

Pesticide/Insecticide Detoxification

Kidney Support

Liver/Gallbladder Detoxification

Liver/Gallbladder Support

Liver/Gallbladder – Protein Support

Deep Lymphatic Drainage

BRT Therapy

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Identify and eliminate home & environmental sources of toxic body burdens:

Non-Toxic Body Care Products.

Non-Toxic Cleaning Products.

Protection From Electromagnetic Pollution.

EMF Protection Devices.

Water Purification Devices.

Air Purification Devices.

Brix Meter (also called a Refractometer).

Reset the Body’s Biofield to Eliminate Stored Emotional/Physical Trauma, Which May Suppress the Body’s Healing and Detoxification Functions.

BRT Therapy (Biofield Repolarization Technique) can rapidly restore quantum coherence to the body’s biofield and by using ERT, can eliminate the accumulated effects of previous emotional/physical trauma. When reinforced daily (home self-care) for 21 days, BRT can achieve resolution often not possible by any other means.

Therapeutic Biofield Support Equipment. Keep the nerve, electrical and energy system of your body strong and powerful. It is almost impossible to find anywhere today where we are not being bombarded by multiple harmful EMF fields. This is possibly the most dangerous threat to our health today and the potential plague of the 21st century. Sources include cell phones, cell phone towers, Wi-Fi networks, auto GPS devices, toll booth scanners, airport security scanners, grocery store check-out scanners, high wires, all electrical wiring, and electrical devices such as computers, cars, phones, TVs and more.

To learn more, Click Here to schedule a free 30 minute consult with Dr. Peter Amato.

Maintaining An Alkaline pH is Key to Preventing Disease

As a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine I teach that the first step on our journey to optimal health is restoring an alkaline terrain. One of the highest priorities of our bodies is to maintain our cellular health and to do that we need to make sure that the alkalinity throughout our body remains at a level that supports the health and vitality of our cells.

Our bodies used to be able to maintain a healthy ratio between acid and alkaline but due to the overwhelming amount of environmental toxins we encounter daily our bodies now need some additional support.

 What does pH balance mean?

The initials pH stand for Potential of Hydrogen. A neutral pH is 7, Acids have a pH value below 7 and alkalis have a pH above 7. We want to maintain a healthy balance somewhere around a level of 7; not too acidic, not too alkaline.

If our pH is not balanced and for instance is too acidic, our cells could become toxic and sluggish and will no longer operate at an optimal level to detox our body from harmful waste. As such, our cells could die or allow disease to grow and fester.

The American diet is based on convenience so food comes to us already preserved and prepared typically in a box, package or can. We under consume water and overconsume caffeine and sugar. Prepackaged foods are high in saturated fats and sugar and these foods, including coffee are acid-forming foods and cause our bodies to fall out of balance.   

 The top ways to maintain a healthy pH balance is with our food and drink choices.

 The number one way to maintain a healthy pH balance (after making sure we are properly hydrated with fresh water) is to eat more living foods. Living foods are mostly organic, mostly green and have a high-water content.

Top Living Foods to Consume 

Broccoli Sprouts

Wheatgrass

Green leafy vegetables

Kale

Spinach

Celery

The goal is to eat more alkaline foods and less acidic foods. I suggest starting by eliminating one or two foods that are acidic. Then add foods to your diet that are alkaline. Changing eating habits slowly will lead to more sustainable and lasting change.

Alkaline Foods Vs. Acidic Foods

Alkaline Foods

Brown or Wild Rice

Quinoa, Millet or Farro

Bean Sprouts

Fresh Raw Vegetables

Onions

Garlic

Broccoli

Carrots

Kale

Beets

Celery

Cucumbers

Radish

Raw Fruit

Raw Nuts

Fresh Juice

Lemon Water

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Acidic Foods

White Rice, Bread and Flour Pasta

Crackers

Canned Beans

Frozen Vegetables

Roasted Vegetables

Roasted Nuts

Coffee

Alcohol

Sugary Drinks

Fried Oil

Dairy Milk

Butter

Cheese

Red Meat

White Sugar

Prepackaged Pastries

For my clients I suggest an 80/20 non diet lifestyle. 80% of the time you are choosing to consume food that is alive, full of minerals, nutrients and water and 20% of the time you are consuming food that is feeding your soul. The 20% of food that is comforting to you. We want to maintain alkalinity and we want to maintain the joy and passion in our lives. So, that 20% is equally important to our optimum health. 

Sometimes supplementation is necessary when just starting out with these new healthy lifestyle changes.

Top Supplement Suggestions to Support an Alkaline Terrain

Apple cider vinegar

Essential minerals like Humic and Fulvic

Wheatgrass Supplement

Superfood green supplement

There are also pH strips which you can use daily to measure your pH level. Balancing your pH takes time but is well worth the effort for a life filled with energy and longevity.

 An alkaline terrain can protect against disease, lead to weight loss, boost your energy, and enhance mental clarity. When nutrients of alkaline foods get into your bloodstream, every cell in your body will be recreated and regenerated.

If you’re suffering from chronic fatigue, low energy, or poor sleep, a balanced pH may be the missing key to help get you back on track. CLICK HERE>> to book your Free Health Consultation with Dr. Peter Amato to learn more about Boosting your immune system to prevent disease, or other holistic options for more energy, clarity and restful sleep.

According to clinical studies, 90 percent of prescription drugs only work for 30-50 percent of all people. The reason is that they are designed in isolation and do not consider the entire makeup of our unique physiology. We know that a diagnosis followed by drugs and surgery, neither of which is designed to treat the root cause of the chronic conditions we see in today’s world. Our current healthcare system has a pill for everything and believes that one size fits all.

We understand optimum health is a unique balance of the intricate interaction between a person’s genetics and their environment. The Mind-Body Medicine, Integrative, and Functional Medicine industries today continue to highlight critical research to further develop our understanding of the root cause of one’s problems while also addressing the symptoms. We are able to move beyond the antiquated toxic fallacy of the pharmaceutical approach which was only designed to treat symptoms with a one size fits all method.

There are times when pharmaceuticals are necessary but knowing your natural alternative options will only strengthen your health and arm you with a strong defense to illness. 

The Root Cause

To eliminate the root cause of health issues we must create a healing response by restoring balance to the whole system. As a Doctor of Natural Medicine, my holistic approach includes testing how your network of organs, glands and systems interact with your biology. It is their interactions with one another that create the dynamic process of harmony at the cellular level. This is Mind-Body Medicine and it is my specialty.  

For example, one person’s depression may be caused by a leaky gut from gluten which affects their thyroid and this low thyroid function causes depression. For someone else their depression may be a lack of B vitamins caused by their acid reflux medication. For another person their depression may be caused from heavy metal toxicity and lack of Vitamin D. These are all different symptoms that may have changed brain chemistry, acid/alkalinity balance, and hormones that lead to a systems imbalance that then causes depression.

Antiviral Herbs

Once our network of systems are well-balanced, we then consider sustainability and longevity.  This is true especially during the current pandemic, we need to keep our systems balanced now more than ever.  The nutraceuticals we find to be in high demand during these times are antiviral herbs. Not only do antiviral herbs fight viral infections and boost the immune system,  they also have a number of other health benefits, such as cardiovascular, digestive, mood support and anti-inflammatory support.

Antiviral herbs do not kill viruses, what they do is prevent the virus from attaching to your cell wall. The job of these herbs is to give your immune system the very best chance to do its job of fighting and protecting you from infection. As a Doctor of Natural Medicine, I test each client for the most effective herbal combination to support their individual immune system.

Here are a few of the most potent antiviral herbs.

Andrographis- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, supports respiratory function.

Artemisinin- A bioactive alkaloid found in Artemis and helps support our immune system.

Astragalus- An ancient Chinese medicine used to support the immune system; as a tonic for the liver, kidneys, spleen and lungs; and to stimulate overall vitality.

Cistus- From a Mediterranean shrub that offers immune support and antioxidant properties.

Cilantro- A powerful antioxidant with diuretic properties. Aids digestion, enhancing the body’s natural ability to produce beneficial enzymes and acids, calming the stomach and can help boost the body’s immune.

Licorice-A known antioxidant and immune boosting effects.

Propolis- Propolis possesses antioxidant and immune system supporting properties.

Rosemary- Effective for a variety of issues including respiratory disorders.    

Stevia- Although primarily marketed as a dietary alternative to sugar because of its intense sweetness also acts as an antioxidant and has immune supporting effects. 

Some herbs offer detoxifying effects towards heavy metals and toxic pesticides. Due to this detoxing effect, there are important supportive minerals, vitamins and binders that are suggested. When I assess clients who seek to bolster their antiviral regime, I test at the cellular level to determine the most effective protocol to support their health.

Immune boosting, plant medicine and holistic detoxing is my specialty. If you want to learn more about boosting your immune system and adding natural antiviral remedies to your health and wellness routine, please feel free to schedule a free call with me to discuss your options.

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Over 33% of people suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia and most people are so used to a poor night’s sleep that they do not consider this an issue to their health.

When we think of insomnia, we may think of someone lying wide awake in bed all night unable to fall asleep. While this is one version of insomnia there are many other sleep disorders that equally have negative effects on your health.

Some people have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping at least 5 hours continuously.  Others wake up frequently during the course of the night.

A good night’s sleep is one of the most crucial body functions for optimum health.

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Why is Sleep Important to Our Health?

For adults it is recommended to have 7-9 hours of sleep for 7 nights a week. Does that seem unlikely to you? Well, it is possible and essential for optimum health, vitality, and longevity. Lack of sleep has been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and depression.

While we sleep our bodies and brain have the opportunity to rest, digest and repair. Sleep allows our immune system to repair, our digestion to function and our brain to recharge. Sleep leads to a stronger immune system, a well-balanced and functioning digestive system, a stronger memory and alertness level, and a healthy response to stress.  

Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?

·         Do you have issues falling asleep?

·         When you fall asleep, do you stay asleep for 5 consecutive hours?

·         Are you restless while you sleep, tossing and turning?

·         Do you wake up feeling tired, groggy or exhausted?

If you answered yes, please read on to learn more about insomnia and ways to improve your sleep and sleep hygiene.

What Affects Poor Sleep?

Diet- Eating or drinking too late bfore going to bed, eating hard to digest food, food high in sugar, or consuming caffeine after 2 pm.

Vitamin & Mineral deficiencies- Including a low pH, lack of antioxidants and essential fatty acids

 Pharmaceuticals- Most pharmaceuticals include chemicals or heavy metals that interfere with sleep.

 Poor sleep hygiene- Your bed or pillow may be too firm or too soft, too much external noise in your bedroom, like a TV or radio, too much light in the room, and wifi disruptions from your cellphone on your night stand.

 Lack of sunlight throughout the day- When we absorb sunlight our bodies produce cortisol that increases our alertness. Sunlight trains our bodies to know when it is time to be awake and have energy.

 Unknown infections- Like parasites in your gut that are not resting while your sleep.

 Pain and discomfort- If we experience inflammation, and chronic pain, we will be unable to rest

 Heavy Metal Toxicity- Environmental factors include dental work, non-organic food supply, or beauty products

 Stress- Stress and anxiety will stimulate the nervous system and cause restless sleep.

There are various types of insomnia like difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, difficulty sleeping at least 5 hours continuously, waking up frequently at night. If any of these are disrupting your sleep and furthermore are disrupting the quality of your health, then increasing your restful sleep is important.   

If you have more than 3 nights a week of sleep disturbances for 3 consecutive months then you may want to consider addressing your quality of sleep.  

How Can I Improve my Sleep?

Avoid:

·         Caffeine after 2:00 pm.

·         Eating processed foods at night

·         Eating after 7:00 pm (or within 2 hours of bedtime)

·         Alcohol or sugar before bed

·         Drinking a lot of fluid before bedtime

·         Keeping your cell phone by your bed

·         Electronics or TV in bedroom

Increase:

·         Sunlight throughout your day (even 20 minutes will help)

·         Fresh organic fruits and vegetables

·         Daily movements like walking and stretching

·         Bedroom comforts (good quality mattress, pillow)

·         Darkness in bedroom

·         Bedtime routines 

The Holistic Remedy to Overcome Insomnia

Creating a pH balance with proper vitamins and minerals to boost the immune system is the first step to improving sleep quality, followed by a holistic detox to remove harmful chemicals, parasites or heavy metals affecting your sleep. As a Doctor of Natural Medicine, this is where I start with my clients.  

It is also important to reduce screen time to devices and remove wifi and electronics from your sleep space. We are constantly exposing our eyes to light from these devices such that our bodies do not know it is time to rest. We have stopped naturally producing Melatonin which is an essential hormone for sleep. A Melatonin supplement may be essential to jumpstart proper sleep. Balancing proper vitamins, minerals and hormones will lead to restful nights sleep.   

More than half of my clients struggle with quality sleep and I surmise that this may be the root of some of their issues, like weight gain, digestive problems, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and mood swings.

Immune boosting and holistic detoxing is my specialty and I can help get to the root cause of your health concerns with a personalized holistic plan for you. If you want to learn about my 5 Steps to Optimum Health that address Insomnia, consider scheduling a free call with me to discuss your options.

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Insomnia, brain fog, memory issues, mood swings, depression and anxiety are all symptoms of toxicity, particularly heavy metal toxicity. Heavy metals have a way of disrupting our bodies natural electrical impulses. This major disruption from heavy metal toxins negatively affects our nervous system and our immune function? Our bodies are inundated with heavy metals from our environment, personal care products and lifestyle? all day long.  Heavy metals can also be transmitted to us while in the womb.

Symptoms are the only way that our body knows how to communicate with us. You see symptoms are signals from our body telling us that something is wrong, misaligned or needs attention. If you listen to your body as it communicates to you through symptoms, you create an important opportunity to heal.  The good news is your body is healthy enough to tell you that something is overwhelmed in your system.  

As a Doctor of Natural Medicine, I dig deep to identify the root cause of symptoms.  This is exactly where traditional healthcare falls short. We don’t want to silence your symptoms, we want to do some investigating and follow your symptoms like clues to identify the root cause so we can resolve it. More often than not, my clients find that they have heavy metal toxicity and this may be the root cause of their symptoms. Particularly Mercury and Aluminum which have the most impact on our health.

The leading German Toxicologist, Richard Straube MD. PhD, reported that in 2008, he found on average 20 toxins in the human cells of his patients. Using the same test and criteria, in 2018 he has found over 500 toxins.

Focusing on nutrition will only go so far. We can consume healthy food and take our vitamins but the heavy metals in our system prevent us from absorbing all of the nutrients and minerals. This is why we suggest a focus on holistic detox as well as nutrition. Nutrition is what we put into our bodies and detox is what we take out of our bodies.

Removing heavy metals from your body and brain is essential for your health and vitality. Heavy metals poison our bodies, and inflict damage on virtually every system and organ, including our brain, liver, digestive system, and our nervous system.

Where are Heavy Metals Hiding?

Aluminum

Tap water

White Flour

Baking powder

Food and beauty product coloring agents

Cookware

Aluminum foil

Antacids

Buffered aspirin

Vaccines

Deodorant

Infant formula

Mercury

Tap water

Dental fillings

Some seafood

Fluorescent bulbs

Environmental waste

Cigarettes

Cosmetics for skin care

Lead

Non-organic bone broth

Cosmetics

Old pipes

Lead paint before 1979

Jet fuel

Leaded gasoline

Cadmium

Cigarettes

Vaping

Exhaust fumes from machinery and vehicles

Arsenic

Pesticides

Herbicides

Insecticides

Non-organic poultry

Non-organic eggs

Tap water

White rice

Some seafood

Cosmetics

Fluoride

Toothpaste

Dental treatments

Tap water

As you can see from this list of hidden heavy metals, it is almost impossible these days to avoid consumption or absorption of these toxins. More importantly, we most likely have been carrying around heavy metals for years, sometimes decades while not realizing that they are the root cause of our symptoms.  

The collection of symptoms diagnosed as Auto-Immune, may in fact be caused and exasperated by a toxic load of heavy metals that are decades old.  They have had free reign to slowly and stealthily attack your nervous system and cause an over-reaction of your immune system in an attempt to fight against these toxic invaders.

Chronic immune responses cause inflammation throughout the body and leads to long-term insomnia, digestive issues, anxiety and pain. Adding a holistic heavy metal detox protocol to your health and healing journey can help you to clear the toxins and ease the inflammatory response.

Do you Need to Detox from Heavy Metals?

If any of these signs and symptoms affect the quality of your life you may need to detox to reestablish optimum health and create vitality and longevity.

Body odor

Bad breath

Fluid retention

Nasal congestion

Chronic sinus infections

Allergies

Constipation

Acne

Fatigue

Headaches

Cravings

PMS

Depression

Anxiety

Bloating

Irritability

Weight Gain

Skin Rashes

Brain Fog

Insomnia

Mood Swings

Detoxing if not done properly can do more harm than good to our bodies. Holistic detoxing focuses on boosting the immune system, supporting the digestive system, opening the lymphatic system while supporting each and every organ.

Immune boosting and holistic detoxing is my specialty and I can help get to the root cause of your auto-immune symptoms and personalize a holistic detoxing plan for you. If you want to learn about holistic detoxing to address your auto-immune symptoms consider scheduling a call with me to discuss your options.

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Dr. Peter Amato Offers Holistic Solutions for Chronic Inflammation

I’ve created a 5 Step Program to Optimal Health that I have been using with clients over the last 20 years. This program leads to sustainable health improvements including eliminating insomnia, Lyme, IBS, allergies, chronic fatigue, arthritic pain, migraines, and brain fog.

The foundation of my program begins with a strong immune system. Boosting our immune system is essential in creating optimum health because as I have mention in my previous blog, 1 in 5 people have an auto-immune diagnosis. This has become a health crisis. We have to question what is happening in the evolution of our diet and environment that is creating a weakened immune system?  Please read on!

I am currently seeing clients at my facility, Inner Harmony Wellness Center in Waverly, Pennsylvania. Most clients are struggling with some form of chronic pain and inflammation. When clients come to see me they usually have been struggling and suffering with these chronic symptoms for years without any relief by traditional means.  The good news is that there is a non-invasive, holistic solution!

Toxicity Causes Inflammation

Chronic inflammation usually leads to an Auto-Immune response. When our bodies absorb toxins our immune systems responds in order to protect us from these harmful invaders. We absorb toxic chemicals each day and you may be surprised as to where these toxic chemicals are hiding in our everyday products and environment.

What are toxins?

Toxins are harmful added chemicals and heavy metals that are harmful to our health.

Where do we find toxins?

Food & Water Supply:  Most of the American food supply is treated with pesticides specifically Glyphosate, also known as RoundUp and our water supply is full of heavy metals like fluoride and arsenic.

Beauty Products: Parabens and formaldeyde are used in most skin care products and aluminum is hiding in most deodorants.

Exposure and consumption of toxins is almost unavoidable unless we are diligent in avoiding certain products and incorporating cleaner food and water into our lives. Removing toxins from the body is known as detoxing. Holistic detoxing is one of my specialties and plays a critical role in my 5 Steps to Optimal Health. Removing toxins will reset our vital organs and reduce inflammation in our bodies. Acute inflammation is a healthy immune response, it is when inflammation becomes chronic that our immune system weakens, and our health deteriorates.

Top 7 Ways to Reduce Inflammation (while boosting your immune system)

Quality of Sleep- 7 hours of restful sleep each night is important to recovery and healing. Insomnia is prevalent is in almost everyone suffering with Auto-Immune illness.

 Movement- In order to reduce inflammation our bodies must be in motion. Movement stimulates our digestion and our vital organs and helps reduce chronic fatigue. Stretch or walk daily.

 Socializing- Socializing with our loved ones, community groups and neighbors is important to boost our mental health, it helps reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

 Staying Hydrated-  Drinking plenty of fresh water throughout the day will reduce inflammation, increase energy levels, improve digestion and sleep quality.

 Keeping your Brain Active-  Reading, writing, playing cards, crosswords or puzzles increase neurological functions and leads to increase immune functions, reduces fatigue and improves sleep.

 Mindfulness-  Creating a regular mindfulness practice such as yoga, meditation or breathing exercises will improve our stress response and reduce our anxiety creating relaxation in our mind and body.

 Nutrition-  Certain healthy food choices can help reduce inflammation in our bodies. Having a proper balance of whole, fresh foods that are nutrient dense is vital to immune support. Our food supply may not be enough and supplemental nutrition, like nutraceuticals may meet the demand for increased Vitamins and Minerals.   We carry an extensive selection of pharmaceutical grade supplements such as Moringa and….(maybe list a few more).  For a free consult about your specific needs, please consider taking advantage of our free 30 minute consult by calling us at 570-319-6073.   

Detoxing is the Key Solution to Tackle Auto-Immune

Our kidneys, liver, gallbladder and lymphatic system are the organs we rely on to detox our bodies naturally.  However, these organs are not getting the proper support to detox the overload of toxic chemicals we encounter regularly every day. Additionally, our food supply is full of chemicals which prevents us from absorbing the much needed nutrients that our bodies require to keep our immune system strong.

I specialize in holistic detoxing and it is as critical today as nutrition and water consumption for a healthy and pain free life.  Nutrition is what you put in your body, detox is what you take out.

If you or someone you know would benefit from a holistic detox or wants to have a conversation with me about chronic inflammation, auto-immune disease, toxicity or additional ways that I may help you live a healthier life please call me during my Ask The Doctor hours. I look forward to hearing from you!  

Auto-immune is widely misunderstood.

1 in 5 people in America are diagnosed with an Auto-Immune disorder and 1 in 10 are undiagnosed or have a medically undefined chronic condition.  Wow! That is a lot of people. Autoimmune can look like many different things for many different people. Since everyone is unique, their bodies and immune response is different. Everyone responds differently to food and environmental toxins, so auto-immune is very personal.

What is Auto-Immune, really?

Western medicine describes auto immune by saying that our bodies are attacking itself, for some reason, we don’t know why. I hear this same story from so many clients of mine on their healing journey. They are left with no hope for healing. They are told they can only manage the symptoms and adapt their life around this diagnosis. Ultimately, they are left feeling like there is something wrong with them.

Your body is attacking itself. Why? Well, the answer is that your body is perfect and it is not attacking itself. In fact, these collection of symptoms are the signals that your body is sending to you to let you know that something is not right. It has lost the ability to heal and keep you healthy. Western medicine and the pharmaceutical industry are about symptom management. They only know how to manage and quiet your symptoms and not get to the root of the problem. You see, a diagnosis of auto-immune is really just a unique collection of symptoms.

What does auto-immune look like?

More than 80 auto-immune diagnoses exist with many overlapping symptoms. Here are some more familiar diagnoses.

Rheumatoid arthritis

Lupus

Celiac disease

Inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn’s disease

Ulcerative colitis

Sjögren’s syndrome

Multiple sclerosis

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Myasthenia gravis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Type 1 diabetes

Alopecia areata

Vasculitis

Temporal arteritis

Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Graves’ disease

 Top 10 Symptoms of Auto-immune?

As you can see from the list of diagnoses, symptoms are broad and vary based on each individual but can include:

Fatigue

Joint Pain

Nerve Pain

Muscle Pain

Brain Fog

Anxiety

Depression

Gastro-Intestinal problems

Skin issues

Swollen Glands

Our bodies are healing machines!

Our bodies are uniquely and perfectly designed and are innately intelligent. Think about self-regulated healing that occurs in your body. For example, you cut your finger while cooking, you wash it and bandage it and let your body do the rest; the healing takes over and voila the cut is healed. This is how our entire system is designed. But, recently our bodies have been inundated with toxic overload from the poisonous food supply, water supply, most pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, beauty products and more! This toxic overload has left our innate intelligent self-regulating bodies confused and unsure of how to do it’s job.

Another way to look at this is, say you have a job to do, you are tasked with putting three nails into a piece of wood. On day one you pick up the hammer and install all three nails into the wood and the job is done perfectly. When you come back on day two, the hammer is missing and you don’t know what to do, you are left confused and you have to be resourceful to figure out a way to install all three nails without the hammer! What do you do? It will take you longer than expected, it will not be done the same as yesterday and you may affect the entire foundation for the house you are building. This is what we are seeing happen to our bodies and it’s natural healing functions. How do we expect our bodies to continue to do their job of healing us and protecting us if slowly everyday we are taking away it’s essential tools to do this job.

As a Doctor of Natural Medicine it is my mission to help figure out the root cause of your symptoms. Together we will boost your immune system and figure out what boundaries and barriers your body is experiencing and help support your natural healing abilities.

 I am available to speak with you and your loved ones who are affected by auto-immune symptoms or have a diagnosis. If you are looking for a second opinion about a diagnosis or are just curious about holistic healing options, please call me at 570-319-6073 during open call hours every Tuesday & Thursday 6-8 pm EST or schedule a free 30 minutes phone consultation>>

Begin your journey to extraordinary health and natural healing today!

What are allergies?

In my previous blog post I stated that allergies are a symptom of toxicity that affect the immune system. This is the SECRET the Big Pharma companies don’t want you to know.

Allergies in fact are not the cause of your immune system reactions to chemical, food or environmental toxins.  You can read my previous blog post here: https://innerharmonywellness.com/allergies/

The #1 Secret to Allergy Relief

Since allergies are caused by an overwhelm of toxicity the SOLUTION IS DETOXING.

Holistic detoxing takes time, it is like peeling an onion. In order not to burden our organs from a harsh detox and overwork our immune system we always suggest a holistic detox be completed in phases with the supervision of a holistic practitioner. 

Holistic Detoxing in 4 Steps to Rid Allergies and Eliminate Harmful Toxins

The time it takes for someone to detox to RID SEASONAL ALLERGIES depends on the individual. Everyone has a unique immune system and will be respond differently on their own time. There are many factors that are involved including diet, sleep, organ function and more. The 4 steps to a holistic detox are the same for everyone.    

Step 1-Boosting the Immune System  

Step 2- Strengthening the Digestive System and eliminating digestive infections

Step 3- Supporting the Detoxing of Organ and Glands  

Step 4- Balancing Hormones and establishing good sleep hygiene

Most people jump right into detoxing by eliminating infections without first considering the vital need to support your immune system, organs, glands and hormones. This unsupportive harsh detox leaves us feeling exhausted with a lack of appetite, sleep issues, brain fog and can actually cause harm to our organs due to overworking them and over stimulation.

Our bodies are made up of several systems that when in perfect balance will work in harmony to protect us from disease and protect us from harmful toxins. Unfortunately, in the toxic world in which we live today some environmental, chemical and food toxicity is unavoidable.

Consulting with a holistic practitioner is best when considering a detox to rid allergies. Holistic detoxing and the 4 steps do take time, therefore here are some ways to temporarily find some allergy relief.

4 Surprising Tips for Holistic Allergy Relief

Since it takes time to complete a holistic detox, here are some simple and surprising temporary allergy symptom relief options for you to consider.

Blow Your Nose

So simple, yet we forget to do this regularly. Pollen and allergens attach to the tiny membranes inside our nose. It’s important to continue to keep your nasal airways clear and blow your nose numerous times a day. This will reduce the amount of allergens that enter your airway passages and will reduce allergic symptoms. Make sure to regularly wash your hands, face and keep your fingernails short and clean (allergens love to hide under our nails!).

Eliminate Fragrances

Do an inventory of your bath and body products. Reduce products that contain chemical fragrance, artificial colors, aluminum, parabens and other harmful toxins. These chemical toxins cause a disturbance to our immune and nervous systems and most likely are linked to allergies. Items to look out for: Deodorant, laundry detergents, lotion, perfume, body wash, and air fresheners. This is a Home Detox and is a great first step to reducing allergens in your life.

3.  Eat Seasonal Veggies

A surprising way to reduce allergy symptoms is to increase the amount of seasonal vegetables you eat. Eating seasonally allows your immune system to slowly adapt to the change in your environment and gives your immune system time to adapt to the seasons change in temperature and seasonal pollen in the air. Eating organic and local seasonal food would be the best option. Local food would allow your body to adapt to your specific regional allergens quickly and organic food would reduce your chemical pesticide exposure. Some great Fall Veggies include: Pumpkin, Carrots, Brussel Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Turnips and Kale.   

Keep Moving

In order for our immune system to stay healthy and for our bodies to best eliminate toxins that cause allergic reactions we must be physically active. Exercise is best, but movement is necessary. Movement outdoors where you are exposed to the changing environment would even further help your immune system adapt to the seasons change. Walk, stretch, jump, hike, ride a bike, practice yoga, anything that moves your body and stimulates sweat will help to eliminate toxins and reduce the effect of allergens.

Give these quick lifestyle changes a try and see if they have an effect on the symptoms you experience from allergies. Ultimately there is a way to rid allergies forever with a holistic detox. Remember that allergies are a symptom of toxicity. Allergy symptoms: sneezing, watery eyes, skin irritation, are all ways that our immune system is trying to tell us that we have a toxic overload and cannot take anymore.

You don’t have to suffer from allergies or take over the counter medicine everyday. There is a safe and natural way to rid them forever with a holistic detox. Dr. Amato is available for your allergy questions every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8pm during his Ask The Doctor series or schedule your free call anytime here:  https://harmonymountaininstitute.as.me/free

Read our previous blog https://innerharmonywellness.com/allergies/ where Dr. Amato reveals the #1 Secret that Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know.

Dr. Peter Amato, Doctor of Natural Medicine Reveals The #1 Secret to Clear Allergies Forever

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? As the seasons are changing and the temperature is dropping you may be experiencing some congestion, sniffles, sneezing, watery eyes or even a skin rash.

Sure, there are many over the counter remedies for allergies but they usually include steroids, antihistamines and avoidance practices. But guess what? Here is the big secret that Big Pharma does not tell you about allergies: Allergies are only a symptom.

Allergies Are Only a Symptom of Toxicity Not the Root Cause

Those over the counter remedies are only suppressing your symptoms. How I address allergies is to first learn the root cause of your symptoms so you can get rid of your allergies for good. Once we determine the root cause, why you are experiencing these symptoms in the first place, then we can heal the root cause and get rid of your allergies, not just quiet the symptoms.

Symptoms are the only way that our body knows how to communicate with us. You see symptoms are signals from our body telling us that something is wrong, misaligned or needs attention. If you listen to your body as it communicates to you through symptoms, you create an important opportunity to heal.  The good news is your body is healthy enough to tell you that something is overwhelmed in your system.  

Top 3 Causes of Seasonal Allergies

As a Doctor of Natural Medicine, I dig deep to identify the root cause of symptoms.  This is exactly where traditional healthcare falls short. We don’t want to silence your symptoms, we want to do some investigating and follow your symptoms like clues to identify the root cause so we can resolve it.

Top 3 Causes of Seasonal Allergies

Food

Chemicals

Environmental

You can’t eat, you can’t breath and you cant go outside! There has to be a better way. And there is.

Of the top 3 causes of allergies, each has their own specific group of symptoms which lead to a potential root cause of your symptoms. 

FOOD

Common Food Allergy Symptoms

Bloating after eating

Fatigue

Burping

Sneezing

Headache

Post-nasal drip

Intestinal gas

Brain fog

Memory problems

Home Remedies for food Allergies

Avoid soft drinks and all sugary drinks

Avoid processed foods

Avoid fast food

Avoid foods with hydrogenated oils

Causes of Food Allergies

Organ toxicity

Organ infection

Usually liver, gallbladder, kidney and colon

Commonly weak adrenals

Digestion issues

CHEMICAL

Common Chemical Allergy Symptoms

Fatigue

Weakness

Headaches

Brain fog

Inability to sleep

Over-reaction to perfumes and other odors

Inability to be in public places due to odors, harsh lights, etc.

Home Remedies for Chemical Allergies

Avoid soft drinks, processed foods including fast food

Increase whole foods, organic diet

Evaluate exposure to toxic electromagnetic field exposure in sleeping area

Causes of chemical allergies

Organ toxicity

Organ infection

Usually liver and gallbladder

ENVIRONMENTAL

Common Environmental Allergy Symptoms

Sneezing

Coughing,

Stuffy nose

Watery eyes

Fatigue

Difficulty breathing

Home Remedies for Environmental Allergies

Avoid soft drinks, processed foods including fast food

Use an air purifier at home and/or work

Eliminate exposure to toxic airborne agents, like hair spray, perfumes, cigarette smoke

Avoid exposure to fungus and mold

Causes of Environmental Allergies

Organ toxicity

Organ infection

Usually liver, gallbladder, kidney and colon

Commonly weak adrenals

Lung or Sinuses issues

The Root cause of Allergies is Toxicity and the Solution is Detoxing

Whether your allergies are expressing themselves as sensitivity to food, chemicals or environmental, the root cause is the same: organ toxicity and infection and the solution is the same: Detoxing.

Our bodies, organs and digestion are overwhelmed and ridden with harmful toxins, particularly affecting the function of the gallbladder, liver, and kidney. When our organs are working overtime this causes our immune system to try and keep up by activating our bodies natural defenses. This increased immune response taps your kidneys and adrenals because of the stress overload.

Detoxing if not done properly can do more harm than good to our bodies. Holistic detoxing focuses on boosting the immune system, supporting the digestive system, opening the lymphatic system while supporting each and every organ. Jumping right into killing infection and draining environmental toxicity without first boosting your immune system can lead to fatigue and extra organ stress.  

Immune boosting and holistic detoxing is my specialty and I can help get to the root cause of your allergic symptoms and personalize a holistic detoxing plan for you. If you want to learn about holistic detoxing to clear your allergies please consider following up. I would love you talk to you more about your allergies and how I can help.

A woman I saw recently was suffering from environmental allergies, she experienced puffy eyes, swollen lips, brain fog and fatigue. Through some investigating her symptoms we found that she had some mold toxicity and heavy metals in her system which was affecting her liver and gallbladder. Once we boosted her digestive system, we started to slowly eliminate the mold and heavy metals from her system and as a result she saw her puffiness and swollen lips disappeared, she had more energy a clearer mind and a strong digestive system. She said “I can’t thank you enough Dr. Amato, [the detox has made] a huge difference in my life!”  

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