HEALTH & WELLNESS S P E C I A L S E C T I O N
loss and to avoid age-related hearing loss.
Be sure to wear protective earmuffs if
you work in a loud environment or are
hunting, going to concerts or doing other
loud activities for an extended period of
time. It is also important to have your
hearing tested on a regular basis. Early
detection is key to preventing complete
hearing loss.
Mouth Health
Your mouth can tell a lot about your
overall health. Investing in your oral
health is also investing in your general
health. There are several conditions
that are linked to oral health including
endocarditis and cardiovascular disease.
When bacteria from your mouth—or
other parts of your body—spread
through your bloodstream, they can
attach to your heart, causing an infection
in the inner lining called endocarditis.
Research suggests that poor oral health
is linked to clogged arteries and stroke as
well.
Keeping tabs on your oral health is
critical for warding off bad breath and
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Low energy?
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Brain fog?
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Weight problems?
Are you striving to control blood
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chronic issues despite a growing list
of medications?
Have you been told you are fine
because all of your test results
are normal?
Or that your symptoms are
due to aging, stress?
Or even heard
it’s all in your head?
Or worse, that you’ll just have
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poor health. It is important to brush at
least twice a day, floss, eat a healthy diet,
replace your toothbrush every three to
four months, and avoid tobacco use to
maintain a healthy mouth. Visiting your
dentist for regular cleanings can also
ensure that oral hygiene is at its best.
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Heart Health
We are all aware that it is important to
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A diet rich in plant foods and low in
processed food and animal products
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top putting faith in outdated, insufficient testing
and reduce over-reliance on medications that may
cause side effects. Better options exist.
Did you know, that the human body intentionally
and naturally wants to heal itself if given the correct
environment?
My practice is dedicated to doing just that!
I am Dr. Lisa Mainier of Salus Integrative Medicine,
PC, double Board-Certified physician in Integrative and Family Medicine. I use a
Functional approach to wellness. It is my mission to identify and eliminate barriers that
may be obstructing the body’s journey to healing. Below are samples of treatments
that may be applied:
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Genomic SNP review from gene sequencing (i.e. MTHFR)
Advanced cholesterol markers and pre-diabetic testing
Micronutrient, Gastro-Intestinal and other functional lab tests
Nutritional and Supplement support
Osteopathic Manipulation
Biofeedback
If you are ready to break free of the typical, fast-paced, protocol-driven medical
care that may not be not working for you or wish for an integrative approach
alongside your medical care, it is time to give my office a call and set up a one-on one
consult today! I look forward to your call.
Be well.
DR. LISA MAINIER • SALUS INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, PC
Cranberry Commons, Cranberry Township, PA
724.740.4572 • DrLisaMainier.com
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