Kellman Wellness Center’s Blog: Insights on Microbiome Health and Weight Loss

From time to time, new applications are found for medications used to treat specific conditions. Naltrexone is normally prescribed at a dose ranging from 50-300mg to prevent opioid and alcohol use in addicted individuals. Known as an “opioid antagonist”, naltrexone works in the brain by blocking the effects of these substances and decreasing the desire to take them. Since the late 1970’s naltrexone has been studied at varying doses and newer applications show promise for very

In this third and last installment of our three part series, we’ll look more deeply at the details of the 4R program and supplements that are instrumental to healing the body and gut microbiome. The 4 R’s of intestinal health Remove In Part 2 we discussed the details of The Microbiome Diet as well as touching on the first element of the 4R program that removes foods interfering with a healthy microbiome. In addition to diet, a key part of transforming the microbiome relies on

The body is an amazing symphony – string, brass, woodwinds, and percussion – masterfully combined. The harmony and integration of these diverse musical instruments into one whole make it miraculous. The concept of the body as a cohesive integrated system, as an interconnected ecology defines the functional medicine perspective and dictates the way we treat and heal. Traditional medicine sees the patient as discrete parts. As I shared in my book “The Whole Brain,” I observe fl

Crohn’s disease is one of a group of disorders known as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which affects more than half a million people every year. Symptoms can be debilitating, such as: Diarrhea Rectal bleeding Abdominal cramps and pain Constipation Urgency to move bowels Standards of care today include different medications to control symptoms, like steroids, immunosuppressant’s, antibiotics, and biologics. Over time, even with these types of therapies, many patients requ

Frequently, patients continue to suffer the effects of autoimmunity even after being treated by a functional medicine doctor. As an autoimmune specialist in NYC, I can assure you that though functional medicine is meant to be a holistic approach to health and while it’s light years ahead of mainstream medicine, there are still critical areas being missed. For too long, the unseen world of intestinal bacteria has eluded our reach. We now sit at a pinnacle in medicine, where em

In this second installment of our three part series, we’ll look at the details of The Microbiome Diet plan and get ready to take a deeper dive into supportive and healing compounds in part three. The Microbiome Diet Phase 1-The 4 R’s The 4R approach to intestinal health works to rebalance gut flora by: Removing foods that interfere with a healthy microbiome, disruptive bacteria, pathogens and toxins Repairing the gut wall Replacing needed stomach acid and pancreatic enzymes R

We hear it over and over. You go to the doctor because you have: Inexplicable longstanding fatigue Brain fog Anxiety Insomnia Gastro complaints Weight gain …or other symptoms Your doctor does the typical testing, finds nothing is wrong and says you are fine. But deep down you feel that something is off. You may have even bounced around from doctor to doctor, only to be told your test results are “normal.” Your doctor might even tell you it’s “old age,” or a “slow metabolism.

The microbiome acts much like a command center extracting and processing information from food, directing and regulating the immune system, communicating with the brain and even facilitating communications between the brain and immune system. A breakdown in this crucial central system can lead to widespread issues especially when it comes to brain function, which may even lead you to go so far as to find an autoimmune doctor in NYC . Quite often, problems with cognition, memo

You, or a loved one, are forgetting too many names or places. Events that occurred recently are harder to recall than those from years ago. Something has changed in your mind, plus you’re tired and lacking energy. Maybe a family member has become forgetful or confused. Perhaps they’ve already been given a diagnosis of dementia or early-stage Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, we’ve been led to believe that there is no cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia. You might have even heard tha

The logo of the Autism Society was designed as a puzzle piece to represent how complex Autism can be. Putting the pieces together for a family caring for an Autistic family member can be extremely difficult. I am fortunate; I am the father of two healthy daughters… But my heart breaks for the children and families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who come to my office. As a physician who has successfully treated several hundred individuals with ASD, I can tell you

Lyme is a complex disorder that requires a multi-pronged approach. There are always multiple levels of any illness. Especially in the case of Lyme and other serious infectious diseases, we must dig deep and treat accordingly. With our unique protocol, we have helped thousands of Lyme patients. When our protocol is completed, there is little left to heal. The number of new cases each year of Lyme disease is over 300,000. For Lyme and other infectious diseases, unless treated e