Cuozzo Health Integrative Medicine

11/03/2025

Ever seen people (or athletes on TV) walking around with 🟣 on their bodies?

Cupping therapy is a science-backed technique that uses negative pressure to gently lift tissue, increase microcirculation, and stimulate the lymphatic system.

🟣 How does it work?

The suction draws blood and fluid toward the surface, bringing oxygen + nutrients to stagnant tissues, while removing metabolic waste and inflammatory byproducts by improving lymphatic drainage to the area.

Cupping can help the body clear toxins more efficiently and reduce inflammation deep in the fascia and muscles.⁠

The 🟣 left behind are areas of increased circulation, showing where blood flow and detoxification have been activated. Color variation can reflect the degree of stagnation or inflammation in that region, and fades within a few days.⁠

🟣 Does it hurt?

I've been having cupping done for years and I find it to be very relaxing. To me, the gentle pulling sensation feels like a "reverse massage" and I always fall asleep during treatment. 😴 There's no pain, just occasionally some mild soreness over an area that needed it most.

🟣 Healing from Lyme and co-infections?

Cupping can be a powerful adjunctive therapy: supporting detox pathways, decreasing muscle and joint pain, and helping regulate the immune + inflammatory response.

Cupping was a regular therapy I used while healing Lyme, and it remains an important part of my wellness regimen. I recommend it often to my clients. 💡

🟣 Ready to get intentional with your healing? Let's put together a strategic plan just for you. DM "HEAL".

10/28/2025

The newest SP product, SP Red Food, is part of my training supplement regimen for the Spartan Race I'm doing in 2 weeks! 💪 You can get your Red Food at cuozzohealth.standardprocess.com/products

10/26/2025

Small wins today lead to big change tomorrow. I promise.

Every time you choose to live by my FIVE Healing Foundations, giving your body nourishing food, gentle movement, restorative sleep, nervous system regulation, or detox support — you’re strengthening your body’s foundation for healing, which makes therapies more effective.

These aren’t small steps… they’re the intentional ones that transform your health over time.

Be patient. Be consistent. Be intentional. 💫

Cheryl Cuozzo, FNP-C, FAIHM ✨ Nurse Practitioner & Health Strategist
Live an active, fulfilling life while healing Lyme+, Long COVID & other chronic conditions.
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10/24/2025

Recurrent UTIs? Read this.

Recurrent UTI are common among 20% of women, with many experiencing three or more infections a year. Infrequent UTIs are treated with antibiotics, but long-term use increases the likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance, making medication less effective against future infections.

A natural and effective long-term option is D-Mannose, a naturally occurring sugar found in a variety of fruits such as blueberry, apple, and cranberry. This sugar is the reason that cranberry juice is commonly recommended as a UTI treatment; however, it's much easier to get the recommended dosage from a D-mannose supplement.

D-Mannose works by attaching itself to E. coli, the bacteria often responsible for causing UTI's. Thus, D-Mannose prevents bacteria from binding to your urinary tract, and helps your body flush infection via urination.

Recent studies comparing D-Mannose to both antibiotic and placebo have shown women taking D-Mannose had a significantly lower frequency of UTI and a lower incidence of side effects compared to those taking the antibiotic. As always, talk with your holistic physician before taking D-Mannose medicinally.

Resources
L. Domenici, M. Monti, C. Bracchi, M. Giorgini, V. Colagiovanni, L. Muzii, P. Benedetti Panici: "D-mannose: a promising support for acute urinary tract infections in women. A pilot study." Eur Rev Med Pharm Sci (2016) 20:13, 2920. Accessed 14 July 2017: http://www.europeanreview.org/article/11121

Altarac, S. and Papeš, D. (2014), Use of d-mannose in prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. BJU Int, 113: 9–10. doi:10.1111/bju.12492 Accessed 11 July 2017: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bju.12492/full

ClinicalTrials.gov "D-Mannose in Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections." (2013, April 1) Study Results. Accessed 11 July 2017: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/results/NCT01808755

Schaeffer AJ, Chmiel JS, Duncan JL, Falkowski WS. "Mannose-sensitive adherence of Escherichia coli to epithelial cells from women with recurrent urinary tract infections." J Urol (1984) 131:9, 06-10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6142969

10/23/2025

You can’t go back and change that you got sick — but you can start where you are and rebuild your biology for healing. ✨

Before treatment for ANY condition, your body needs to be ready to detox, regulate inflammation, and repair tissues — otherwise, you risk worsening symptoms or having treatment intolerance.

Immune dysregulation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and impaired detox pathways are common in chronic Lyme, Long COVID and EBV. Addressing these first through the FIVE Healing Foundations — Functional Nutrition, Targeted Movement, Regenerative Sleep, Neuroimmune Regulation, and Toxic Load Reduction — restores cellular energy, reduces neuroinflammation, balances the microbiome, and supports optimal detoxing capacity. 🧬💪

When we have an optimal foundation, then we can work on rebuilding health with targeted therapies. 🔨

Because when your foundations are strong, your body can finally respond to treatment — and actually heal. And that's a happy ending. 💚

✨Ready to create your happy ending with a personalized roadmap? Spots for free Strategy Calls are limited — DM or apply via Link in Bio! 💬🔗

Cheryl Cuozzo, FNP-C, FAIHM ✨ Nurse Practitioner & Health Strategist
Helping men and women regain an active, fulfilling lifestyle while healing Lyme+, Long COVID, EBV & other chronic conditions.

10/22/2025

Wet sock remedy for congestion! 🧦🤧 Don't knock it till you try it!

You’d probably never guess that a pair of wet socks could pull congestion from your head and stimulate your immune system. Sounds like some Halloween hocus-pocus, right?

Historically, this hydrotherapy was called “Wet Sock Therapy.” But, seeing as this remedy is often used on pediatric patients, it is also called the “healing magic trick" or “Magic Socks.” Plus, this therapy certainly feels like magic when its stopping the onset of colds and flus. Here’s how:

When covered (insulated) with wool, damp socks draw congestion from the head and work overnight to stimulate systemic circulation. This treatment reflexively decreases congestion in the upper respiratory passages, head, and throat.

The socks will dry overnight as the body brings warm, fresh blood to the feet. This, in turn, invigorates the immune system and helps fend off acute illness. Magic Socks can be used nightly when any concern exists about the onset of an acute infection or illness and with any ongoing insomnia.

For best results repeat treatment for three nights in a row or as instructed by your doctor.

If you develop a loss of sensation in your feet while using Magic Socks, remove the socks and check in with your doctor.

Make a Pair of Magic (Wet) Socks:

1. Before bed, soak a pair of thin, cotton ankle socks in cold water.
2. Wring out excess water and place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
3. Put the cold socks on your feet.
4. Pull a pair of heavy wool socks over the ankle socks.
5. Cover well; sleep all night with the socks on.

References:

Bastyr University. “Dive ‘Feet First’ Into Wellness With a Natural Remedy.” Accessed July 2015.
http://m.bastyr.edu/news/health-tips/2009/11/dive-feet-first-wellness-natural-remedy

Mooventhan, A., and L. Nivethitha. “Scientific Evidence­-Based Effects of Hydrotherapy on Various Systems of the Body.” North American Journal of Medical Sciences 6, no. 5 (May 2014): 199–209. doi: 10.4103/1947­2714.132935.

Options Naturopathic Clinic. “Magic or Warming Socks.” Accessed July 2015. http://www.optionsnaturopathic.com/magic_or_warming_socks.php