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Anatara Medicine

Anatara is derived from the Sanskrit meaning core.

Anatara Medicine is a comprehensive IV treatment center in Northern California, treating the most difficult chronic health conditions using an integrative approach. Founded by Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, a Johns Hopkins trained cardiologist and immunologist and UCSF Clinical Professor of Medicine, specializing in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Herskowitz coined Convergence Medicine to refine a more systematic, rigorous, and collaborative approach to integrative care. Employing seven medical disciplines, Dr. Herskowitz has assembled a world-class team, powered by exceptional practitioners and a stellar advisory board who act as one for each client: developing truly individualized approaches to optimizing vitality, nutrition, performance; and preventing and treating of cardiovascular, immunologic and recalcitrant and undiagnosed chronic illnesses. One of our doctors will be delighted to speak with you about your specific concerns, and how Convergence Medicine might uniquely serve your needs.

01/26/2026

Late-night eating blocks your body's repair mode ⏰

Eating late at night is a biological disruption, sending the wrong signals at the wrong time.

•Circadian Confusion – Eating at night misaligns your internal clock, impairing glucose control and metabolic efficiency.

•Insulin Spikes After Dark – Cells are least insulin-sensitive at night, leading to higher blood sugar, inflammation, and fat storage signaling.

•Hormone Interference – Melatonin and growth hormone drive sleep and repair — late meals blunt these critical signals.

* Late-night eating is a metabolic stressor, not a harmless habit. Sleep is meant to activate cellular cleanup and immune defense, not digestion.

**Health Tip: Avoid eating 3-4 hours before bedtime

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01/24/2026

Incorporating these 5 foods into your diet will naturally support youthful, rejuvenated skin ✨

Your skin is constantly rebuilding itself- and what you eat directly influences how well it repairs, firms and glows. Studies have shown that collagen production, elasticity, and wrinkle resistance are driven by nutrients that fight oxidative stress and support cellular regeneration.

Slowing down our skin's natural aging process isn’t just about applying fancy anti-aging creams and serums - it starts at the cellular level.

*Five natural skin-rejuvenating powerhouses:

-Antioxidant-rich berries to protect collagen from free-radical damage
-Omega-3-dense fatty fish to support skin hydration and elasticity
-Vitamin-C-rich citrus to stimulate collagen synthesis
-Leafy greens to supply vitamin A and C for skin renewal
-Nuts & seeds to strengthen the skin barrier with vitamin E, zinc, and healthy fats.

These nutrients work synergistically to naturally slow visible aging and enhance radiance from within.

01/17/2026

These kitchen items are exposing us to harmful toxins that affect our whole-body system

Commonly used, toxic household kitchen items are silently influencing cellular signaling, mitochondrial health, and immune regulation long before chronic disease is diagnosed.

Non-Stick Pans (PFAS / “Forever Chemicals”):
-When overheated or scratched, non-stick coatings can release PFAS, compounds associated with hormone disruption, immune dysfunction, liver stress, and increased cancer risk. These chemicals accumulate in the body over time.

Aluminum Foil & Cookware:
-Aluminum can leach into food- especially with heat, salt, or acidic ingredients. Chronic exposure has been linked to neurological stress, kidney burden, and disrupted mineral balance.

Plastic Cutting Boards:
-Knife wear releases microplastics directly into food. Microplastics have been linked to inflammation, gut microbiome disruption, and endocrine effects.

Repeated toxin exposure over time affects your whole-body system. These daily biological stressors are quietly accelerating aging, inflammation, immune imbalance, and putting us at risk for chronic illness.

Safer Alternatives:
-Glassware, stainless steel, PFAS-free ceramic cookware, and untreated solid wood (bamboo).

01/10/2026

America redefines the food pyramid as a pivotal step towards better health 🥦 🥩 🍏

For the first time in decades, the official U.S. Dietary Guidelines are prioritizing real, nutrient-dense food as the foundation of health- shifting away from ultra-processed products, added sugars, and refined carbohydrates while emphasizing quality protein and whole foods like dairy, lean meats, vegetables, fruits, and health fats as central to preventing chronic disease and supporting longevity.

America straying from the outdated food pyramid to a preventative, evidence-based model that acknowledges nutrition as a powerful determinant of chronic disease and lifespan is a crucial pillar of change that will save millions of lives 🙌

01/09/2026

America’s pursuit of efficiency has cost us our health.

The human body was not designed for ultra-processed foods and constant toxin overload- the result is chronic inflammation, accelerated aging, and a rise in chronic diseases.

It is important to focus on addressing the body’s terrain and restoring balance to truly achieve optimal health and longevity.

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01/01/2026

The reality of COVID's life-long negative impacts to our health

12/26/2025

The core of chronic illnesses and the personalized guidance necessary for healing

12/19/2025

Causes for Elevated Cancer Risk

12/11/2025

Focus on these fundamental pathways for optimal health and longevity

12/04/2025

Increase lifespan by decreasing your overall toxicity load

11/26/2025

Precision medicine is the way of the future

11/21/2025

Live a longer, healthier life by reducing whole-body inflammation

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1700 California Street, Ste 520
San Francisco, CA
94109

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+14153450059

Website

http://www.anataramedicine.com/

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Anatara is derived from the Sanskrit meaning core. Founded by Dr. Ahvie Herskowitz, a Johns Hopkins trained cardiologist and immunologist and UCSF Clinical Professor of Medicine, specializing in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Herskowitz coined Convergence Medicine to refine a more systematic, rigorous, and collaborative approach to integrative care. Employing seven medical disciplines, Dr. Herskowitz has assembled a world-class team, powered by exceptional practitioners and a stellar advisory board who act as one for each client: developing truly individualized approaches to optimizing vitality, nutrition, performance; and preventing and treating of cardiovascular, immunologic and recalcitrant and undiagnosed chronic illnesses. One of our doctors will be delighted to speak with you about your specific concerns, and how Convergence Medicine might uniquely serve your needs.