Holistic Health Tips from NYC Chiropractor Dr. Louis Granirer

It’s not uncommon to hear of anemia or low iron in women. Since women menstruate, their monthly blood loss decreases their iron levels. Pregnancy also depletes the body of iron. Other major factors that may contribute to low Iron levels in women are the lack of consumption of meat and/or gut microbiome imbalance, which contributes to a lack of absorption of iron.  Men, on the other hand, do not have the natural ability to eliminate a certain volume of blood every month and are more prone to excess iron. High iron causes a multitude of health problems and is often overlooked by Western medicine as a cause of male health issues. High iron causes oxidation of the body. If you have high iron levels, you are rusting from the inside out. Some of the symptoms of high iron are fatigue, hair loss, sleep issues, cancer, high blood pressure, loss of muscle mass, testosterone imbalance, decreased sperm count, joint pain, liver issues, weight gain (or loss), blood sugar issues, gout, hearing lo...

  The Importance of Getting Your Uric Acid Levels Checked Changes in what we eat, how we eat, when we eat, and the access we have to a diversity of foods has occurred significantly faster than our human evolution. The evolution of our bodies to adapt to these changes takes thousands of years, but the changes in the types of foods we eat, when we eat, and the diversity of foods we consume have significantly changed in the last hundred years. Our ancestors required certain adaptive mechanisms to survive in a world where it was either feast or famine. This caused certain genes or gene mutations to outperform and survive in Darwinian fashion. One of these genes was the mutation in the uricase gene. Uricase breaks down uric acid, which keeps uric acid levels low. High levels of uric acid cause increased blood sugar, increased body fat, and slowed down metabolism, which is enviable during a famine. Those with this mutation during a famine would survive because they would have the fuel to...

  Mushroom Supplement Benefits Mushrooms have been used in healing practices for thousands of years. They are an integral part of our ecosystem. The largest living organism on our planet is considered a mushroom. Armillaria ostoyae covers 2,385 acres and is nicknamed the Humungous fungus. It is estimated to be between 2,400 and 8,700 years old and is located in the Malheur national forest of Oregon.  Certain mushroom types have amazing healing properties that can enhance the immune system and optimize the function of the human body. The most researched of their biologically active compounds are polysaccharides called glucans. Beta-glucans are seen as the drivers for their immune-enhancing and modulatory properties. Other bioactive compounds include glycoproteins, sterols, phenolics, and terpenoids. Mushrooms impact natural killer cells, T Lymphocytes, and macrophages, which are involved with innate and adaptive immune function.  Many people have an overactive Th1 response...

  NAD+ Levels and Their Influence on Aging and Cellular Energy   Energy and anti-aging are prime focuses in the wellness industry. Many of us want more energy and to healthfully support the aging process. In this newsletter, I’m focusing on NAD+, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, which is an extremely important biomolecule that influences energy and the aging process. It is a coenzyme that supports numerous biochemical reactions in the body. It supports cellular energy by assisting in the conversion of food to energy. It protects our DNA from stressors and ensures proper cellular regulation and integrity. When these processes are supported with proper NAD+ levels, then cellular aging is slowed down. NAD+ levels significantly decline with age. NAD+ is used for DNA repair and helps with the production of enzymes for the immune system, anti-inflammatory factors, and cellular regulation. The lowering of NAD+ levels has a negative impact on the body and the aging process. NAD+ ...