Larisa Gaitour, MD

04/13/2022

Do you experience a lot of stress in your life?

Do you know that high blood pressure, digestive issues, autoimmunity, weight gain, insomnia, depression , anxiety, memory problems are all related to stress?

Listen to our interview on a Perfect Practice podcast with Sachin Patel: 5 Steps To Shifting From Stress to Peace. How to end living in chronic stress and begin to experience everyday life with an unshakable sense of peace.

Dr. Larisa is a mother, lover of nature, a certified functional medicine physician, and the founder of True Health, P.C; the premier resource for stressed-ou...

02/28/2022

➡️ Imagine waking up one day and saying, “I don't really like myself. So I'm going to start attacking my own body tissues.”

➡️ It seems paradoxical that it would be the case because the immune system is there to fight infections, but in the case of autoimmunity, it’s failing to recognize its own cells and tissues.

02/27/2022

The most counterintuitive thing that most people do when they experience any symptoms or deal with any disease is focus their attention, and energy into fixing it, changing it, improving it, and fighting it.

😞 This triggers the body to go into fight or flight stress response, bringing more inflammation and creating completely the opposite of what we want - disturbance in the body that blocks healing.

💕 By accepting everything as is, we allow the energy to move and to be transmuted. Accepting doesn't mean you don't take action. It means you stop resisting by trying to change, reverse, or fix it.

💕 By accepting everything as is, we allow the energy to move and create tangible cellular, chemical, and hormonal changes in the physical body.

And then you might even realize you don't need to own your symptoms or disease. They are just visiting you.

02/26/2022

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02/25/2022

If you are feeling chronically drained, ask yourself these questions.

✨ Are the relationships in my life serving me?
✨ What beliefs are holding me back from healing my body?
✨ Am I fueling my body with the right nutrients?
✨ Do I think positively about myself and my life?

The way you think, the people you surround yourself with, and your daily habits have a huge influence on your health.

02/24/2022

If you’re not struggling with low blood sugar, consider intermittent fasting. Give your body a break for some period of time by not eating anything except drinking clean water or organic herbal teas.

😬 Process of digestion requires a lot of energy and can be inflammatory by itself.

💕 Find a schedule that works for you and your lifestyle. For example, eat between the hours of 11 am and 7pm and fast between 7pm and 11am.

💕 Go between 12-16 hours without eating several times a week. You might see even better results if you can restrict further to a 6-hour window access to food.

💕 Consider Intermittent fasting as a change in lifestyle and not a change in diet.

02/22/2022

Chronic inflammation interferes with the production of neurotransmitters, including those that regulate how you feel.

✨ For example, serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter for feeling happy and optimistic. 95% of your body’s serotonin is produced in the gut.

However, in the presence of chronic inflammation in your body, the production of serotonin is halted, and the subsequent depletion of this vital neurotransmitter produces symptoms of depression.

This is why removing chronic inflammation is one of the critical steps to improving your mood and, ultimately, your health.

If you desire to reclaim your health, increase energy, decrease inflammation and feel joy regularly, visit truehealthpc.com to learn how we can help you.

02/21/2022

➡️ Brain fog can make decision-making difficult, interfering with daily work or home life. The best way to prevent this from occurring in the first place is to find the root cause or trigger for the brain fog.

02/20/2022

There are so many different causes of hair loss, including genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalance, autoimmunity, hidden infections, toxicity, stress, but the good news is that many types of hair loss are responsive to the functional medicine approach, which is looking at the root cause.

There are 3 common causes of hair loss:

✨ Autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto’s and Alopecia Areata
✨ Hormonal Imbalances
✨ Diet and Nutrient Deficiencies

If you notice excessive hair loss, it’s essential to get tested sooner rather than later. It’s much easier to prevent further hair loss than treat the problem once all the hair follicles have been damaged.

02/18/2022

One of the easiest ways to reduce inflammation is to add anti-inflammatory foods into your diet!

🎉 Say hello to vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, nuts, seeds, high-quality protein, herbs and spices. Eat different colored foods – broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, beets, leafy greens (kale, spinach), blueberries, raspberries, apples.

🏆 These foods are loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients which help reduce damage caused by inflammation.

💕 Have fun incorporating healthy anti-inflammatory foods. It’s a sign of self- care and self- love.

💕 Examine your mindset around the food. Instead of saying “ I can’t eat salad every day” say “ How many different colors can add to my salad today”

💕 Spice things up. Look for ways to add a little garlic or other spices when you cook. Spices like turmeric, cumin, cayenne, black pepper, rosemary, ginger, fenugreek, cinnamon, and cloves have been praised for their anti-inflammatory properties and many other benefits to health.