Dr. John Salerno, a Board-certified family physician in private practice in New York City, is a pioneer in the field of complementary medicine.
By combining the teachings of traditional medicine with the wisdom of alternative treatments, Dr. Salerno is able to effectively cleanse, heal, and ultimately restore human health.
While it’s true that most individuals with weight issues struggle with portion control, sugary foods, and low-fat fantasies, many are unaware of the health consequences most of these foods possess. Hidden throughout many popular products, including sauces, condiments, beverages, and processed goods, lurk a plethora of allergy triggers. In fact, many of these negative bodily responses take place long after we consume a meal. Once food enters the stomach and begins to digest, known antibodies… read more
If you are what you put on your skin every day, everyone must be toxic. According to a new research conducted at the University of California-Berkeley’s School of Public Health, 32 commonly sold lipsticks and lip glosses contained lead, cadmium, aluminum, and other dangerous metals. With the average user applying lipstick 2.3 times daily, you can see how this could become a problem. In fact, every time you apply tainted personal care products throughout the… read more
Depending on where you call home, one thing is necessary – we all need air. While the amounts of toxins that reside alongside our homes, communities, schools, and factories varies, scientists are one step closer to understanding how these contaminants affect our lungs, brain, and heart. According to a new cardiovascular study featured in the April issue of PLoS Medicine and the May 7 wellness section of the New York Times, researchers measured the ultrasounds… read more
John Jr. and I just completed the 12 mile Five Boro Bike Tour: What a neat event! John is nine-years-old and this is his fourth tour – he completed all three prior. This year, we were part of the Grand Fondo Giro d’Italia, an event which times your climb over the Verrazano Bridge at the end of the race. Not only did John complete the bridge faster than anyone fifteen-year-olds and under, but he was… read more
Inadequate levels of vitamin D may increase the risk for developing fibroids, according to a new study performed at National Institute of Environment and Health Science. Researchers selected 620 African-American women and 410 Caucasian women. They determined their levels of vitamin D in the blood as well as health status with a questionnaire. The research showed that vitamin D level greater than 20ng/ml decreased the risk of uterine fibroids by 20%. Furthermore, an increase of… read more
