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Del Negro Integrative Health, 200 Monmouth Street, Suite 350, Red Bank, NJ (2025)

10/30/2025

Building muscle, losing stubborn fat, and feeling strong can become more challenging as we age. But, it's important to understand that your body isn't failing you.

The systems that drive regeneration are simply slowing down. Cellular repair, collagen production, hormone signaling, and nervous system regulation all shift as we get older. And all of these directly influences your body's response to exercise, nutrition, and stress.

Maintaining muscle mass isn't just about aesthetics.It protects your metabolism, supports healthy blood sugar, and keeps you independent as you age. Bone density determines your fracture risk. Where your body stores fat affects inflammation and disease risk. Hormone balance influences literally everything.

Here's many of us hit a wall:
Yes, strength training is a must.
Yes, getting enough protein is essential.
Yes, high-quality supplements can help fill in the gaps.

But if your body isn't getting the signal to rebuild (or can't actually use what you're giving it) you'll plateau no matter how hard you work.

To truly change your metabolism, build lean muscle, and protect your bones, you have to work with your biology, not against it.

What does this look like?
✔️Energizing your cells so they have the fuel to repair and regenerate.
✔️Managing cortisol and chronic stress so your body shifts out of catabolic (breakdown) mode.
✔️Hydrating and fueling at the cellular level, not just drinking water and eating food.
✔️ Supporting protein synthesis and tissue regeneration so your workouts actually translate into results.

The right approach doesn't just help you look better. It helps you move better, feel better, and age with strength and vitality.

10/27/2025

Are you feeling exhausted for no apparent reason? Craving sugar in the afternoon? Struggling with stubborn weight that won’t budge, no matter what you try? The answer might not lie solely in your diet. It could be related to your hormones.

Your hormones and blood sugar are in constant communication. When one system gets disrupted, the other responds. Understanding this relationship is key to unlocking better energy, metabolism, and overall health.

What’s happening inside your body?

➡️ Cortisol is released during stress to quickly raise blood sugar and fuel your body’s emergency response. But when stress becomes chronic, cortisol levels remain elevated, leading to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction over time.

➡️ Estrogen enhances your body’s ability to use insulin effectively. When estrogen levels decline (due to perimenopause, menopause, or hormonal imbalances), regulating blood sugar becomes more difficult.

➡️ Progesterone acts as a natural counterbalance to cortisol, helping maintain steady glucose levels throughout the day. When progesterone is low, you'll likely experience increased anxiety, intense sugar cravings, and unpredictable blood sugar swings.

➡️ Testosterone builds and maintains lean muscle mass, which is needed for efficient glucose uptake into cells. Low testosterone in both men and women leads to greater blood sugar instability and worsening insulin resistance.

Balancing your blood sugar isn't just about counting carbohydrates or cutting out sugar. It involves addressing the underlying hormonal imbalances, building muscle, managing stress effectively, and prioritizing restorative sleep. When your hormones are in harmony, everything shifts. Insulin sensitivity improves, energy levels stabilize, cravings diminish, and brain fog clears.

If you’re experiencing unexplained fatigue, energy crashes, or weight changes, it’s time to investigate what’s really happening with your hormones and glucose metabolism.

Are you ready to get to the root cause?

10/23/2025

Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 AM, your mind won't shut off, and you're wondering how sleep became this hard? The frustration is real. The exhaustion is even more real.

Sleep is not just about waking up feeling rested in the morning. It's when your body

✔️ Repairs all the damage from your day
✔️ Processes your emotions and memories
✔️ Strengthens your immune system
✔️ Cleans out the junk in your brain
✔️ Resets your hormones and restores your energy

So when you can't sleep, everything else suffers. Your energy tanks, your mood goes sideways, your metabolism slows down, and your long-term health takes a hit.

But sometimes it's the small, simple changes that make the biggest difference.

✔️ Take a walk at sunset. It sounds too simple, but it works. That evening light tells your body it's time to start winding down. Your circadian rhythm needs those natural cues.
✔️ Make your bedroom a actual sleep sanctuary. Keep it cool like 65-68°F. Make it dark. Keep it quiet. This isn't just about comfort; your body needs the right environment to really rest.
✔️ Put the phone down an hour before bed. I get it, the scroll is tempting. But that blue light is literally telling your brain to stay awake and blocking the melatonin you need to fall asleep.
✔️ No caffeine after 11 AM. Even if you think that afternoon coffee doesn't affect you, it does. Caffeine stays in your system for hours.

Maybe it's hormones that are disrupting your sleep, or it might be stress. Maybe it's blood sugar crashes at 3 AM or doom-scrolling at midnight. Whatever the cause, you don’t have to just accept it.

Your body wants to sleep. Sometimes it just needs a little help remembering how.

10/21/2025

Think back to your last doctor's visit:
Did you feel rushed out the door in 15 minutes or less?
Did you leave with more questions than answers? Were you able to share your full health story?

If you answered "yes" to any of these, you're not alone. The average doctor's visit in the U.S. lasts just 12-17 minutes. That's barely enough time to scratch the surface of what's really going on with your health.

You deserve better.

At Del Negro Integrative Health, healthcare looks different:
90-minute initial consultations. Not 15 minutes. Not squeezed between back-to-back appointments. We take the time to comprehensively review your medical history, health goals, and Symptom Score results.

You're a person, not a number. Your health story is unique, and understanding it is the foundation of real healing.

We focus on root causes, not just symptoms. While quick fixes may provide temporary relief, our goal is to help you uncover the underlying issues that prevent you from health.

Real healing requires time, attention, and true partnership between you and your healthcare provider.

Are you ready to experience what healthcare should truly feel like? Book your FREE discovery call today, and let’s begin your journey toward lasting wellness.

10/10/2025

Dealing with an autoimmune disease can feel incredibly isolating. But you’re not alone. Over 50 million Americans are managing similar challenges. Understanding what's happening in your body is the first step toward taking control.

Autoimmune diseases occur when your immune system mistakenly identifies healthy cells as threats and starts attacking them. This misdirected response causes inflammation, damage, and dysfunction throughout the body.

There are over 100 different types of autoimmune conditions out there, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Type 1 Diabetes, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Lupus, and Multiple Sclerosis. And women account for 75% of all autoimmune disease cases.

As for what causes these diseases. It’s not a straightforward answer.

While scientists have identified 20+ genes associated with autoimmune diseases, genetics is just part of the puzzle. It's the interaction between your genes and environmental factors that often sets things in motion.

Common triggers can include chronic stress, infections, environmental toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and even significant physical trauma like surgery. These elements can activate genes that send your immune system into overdrive. What makes this even more challenging is that this gene-environment combination is unique for each person, which can complicate prediction, diagnosis, and treatment.

But early detection and proactive management can really change your quality of life. If you or someone you care about is navigating an autoimmune condition, what has that experience been like for you?

09/26/2025

Navigating the grocery store can feel overwhelming when you're trying to make healthy choices. With confusing labels, budget constraints, and conflicting nutrition advice, it's no wonder that many people give up before they even start.

But eating well doesn't have to be complicated or perfect.

1️⃣ Start with the perimeter. Focus on the outer aisles of the store where fresh, whole foods are typically located. The inner aisles tend to have the processed options that you may want to avoid.

2️⃣ When buying produce, remember that PLU codes starting with #9 indicate organic items. If going fully organic isn't in your budget, check out the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean Fifteen” lists.

Pro tip: save 's lists to your phone for quick reference. These guides help you prioritize where to spend your organic food budget.

3️⃣ If fresh options aren’t available, choose frozen over canned whenever possible. Frozen fruits and vegetables are picked at peak ripeness, which means they often retain more nutrients than their canned counterparts.

4️⃣ When it comes to proteins, grass-fed and pasture-raised choices are great, but any protein source is better than none!

You don't need to overhaul your entire shopping list overnight. Pick one or two changes that feel manageable and build from there.

What's your biggest grocery shopping challenge?

09/18/2025

Today, it's "common" to carry extra weight, feel anxious all the time, and experience constant fatigue. Brain fog, a nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, and bloating after meals have become everyday experiences for millions.

Too often, I see people who've been told everything is "normal" based on lab results, yet they don't feel well.

Just falling within the "normal" range doesn't mean you're healthy or functioning at your best.

Those "normal" ranges include 95% of the general population. They're averages, not ideals. That's why we need to dig deeper, looking at ranges like TSH closer to 1-2 instead of just "under 4.5," or B12 above 500 rather than the minimum 200.

We need to consider the whole person, not just numbers on a page.

Your next step? Start asking better questions. Instead of "Are my labs normal?" try "Are my labs ideal for how I want to feel?" Don't settle for "everything looks fine" when you know something isn't right.

You're not broken. There are answers out there. ♥️

09/09/2025

In nearly every conversation I have, one question stands out: "I don’t just want to live longer. I want to live well." This question touches on a key challenge in today’s healthcare: balancing lifespan with healthspan.

Lifespan is a quantitative measure of longevity. It's the number of candles on your birthday cake, the years from birth to death.

Healthspan, though? It's waking up each morning feeling energized, chasing your grandchildren around the yard, traveling to places you've dreamed of, and maintaining the independence and vitality that make life truly fulfilling.

Simply adding years isn't enough if those years are shadowed by chronic illness, pain, or dependence on others. When we get healthspan right, lifespan often follows naturally.

To do that together we focus on:
✔️Making sustainable lifestyle changes that actually fit into your real life (not some idealized version of it).
✔️Catching potential issues before they become problems.
✔️Nurturing your gut health (the foundation of so much else).
✔️Supporting your mental and emotional wellbeing.
✔️Adapting our approach as your life evolves, because what works at 30 might not work at 60.

My hope for every patient is that they don't just collect birthdays. They collect meaningful moments, adventures, connections, and the deep satisfaction that comes from feeling truly alive.

09/04/2025

The language we use with ourselves directly impacts our stress response and overall well-being. When we frame self-care as an obligation, our nervous system responds to it as a threat rather than as nourishment.

Instead of "I have to work out," I try "I get to move my body today."

Instead of "I have to meal prep," it becomes "I get to nourish myself this week."

Instead of "I have to take my supplements," I think "I get to support my body's healing."

This isn't about forced positivity. When we shift from obligation to opportunity, something happens physiologically. Our stress hormones calm down. Our parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and digest mode) gets a chance to engage. And the activities meant to heal us stop feeling like punishment.

09/02/2025

I used to think multitasking was a superpower. Checking emails during workouts, mentally planning dinner while my kids talked to me, and folding laundry between patient calls. I believed I was managing everything perfectly.

But, I’ve been catching myself scattered across a dozen different moments, never fully anywhere. And honestly? It's exhausting.�

So I've been challenging myself to slow down and truly be present.The care we give ourselves deserves our complete attention. That workout is worthy of your full presence. That conversation deserves all of you, not the distracted version checking mental to-do lists.

You're not a background task in your own life. You're not something to squeeze in between other priorities.

You are the priority.

08/28/2025

Maybe you know that feeling. The feeling of the medical merry-go-round that leaves you dizzy and frustrated, treating one symptom after another without ever getting to the why. The appointments where you barely get through your list of concerns before you're being shuffled out the door. The "everything looks normal" conversations that leave you wondering if you're losing your mind.

At Del Negro Integrative Health, we do things differently:

1️⃣ Your initial consultation isn't rushed. I dedicate 90 minutes to comprehensively review your medical concerns, health goals, and Symptom Score results with you.
2️⃣ You're not just another appointment slot; you're a person with a unique story.
3️⃣ We look beyond symptoms and investigate the root causes of your health concerns.

Your health journey doesn't have to be a never-ending cycle of disappointment. There are answers out there, and I'm here to help you find them.

Let's start with a conversation. I offer a free 15-minute discovery call where we can talk about your concerns and see if we're the right fit for each other. Because you deserve so much more than "normal."

08/26/2025

Can I paint a picture that might feel familiar? It’s 7:23 AM, and you're already feeling behind. You grab your phone before your feet even hit the floor, scroll through emails while brushing your teeth, then rush out the door with coffee as your only breakfast companion.

I get it. Life is demanding, and mornings often feel like a sprint we didn't sign up for.

But what I’ve learned from years of observing patients (and honestly, from my own experiences) is that our bodies aren't designed for this constant state of emergency. When we start each day in crisis mode, we’re essentially telling our nervous system, “Brace yourself. It’s going to be a rough ride.”

It doesn't have to be this way. In my morning routine, I've found four simple practices that have genuinely changed how I feel:

1️⃣ Taking five slow breaths (sometimes adding calming essential oils) to lower my stress hormones and kickstart my parasympathetic system.

2️⃣ Keeping my phone in another room until after breakfast. This one was hard at first, but beginning my day with my thoughts instead of everyone else's has made a significant difference.

3️⃣ Spending a few minutes outside, even if it’s just stepping onto my porch. Natural light signals to the body that it’s time to wake up, and somehow, the world feels more manageable after a moment in fresh air.

4️⃣ Eating something nourishing within a few hours of waking to stabilize my blood sugar and fuel my brain for the day ahead.

The goal isn’t to add more pressure to your morning. It’s to create small moments of calm in a world that often feels chaotic. Your nervous system will thank you, your family will notice the difference, and you’ll find yourself moving through your day with a bit more grace and a lot less stress.

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