TO YOUR HEALTH
Are You Interested in an M.D. Who Treats The Person, Not The Disease?
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Introducing Holistic Physician Margaret Gennaro, MD, FAAP, NMD, ABIHM Member: American Academy of Pediatrics American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine American Holistic Medical Association Holistic Pediatric Association
Dr. Gennaro is a double board-certified physician with over 30 years of experience who is committed to providing both adults and children personalized, holistic care for those who wish to participate in their own health care. Dr. Gennaro combines cutting-edge medical expertise with warmth and compassion. She utilizes the following modalities to allow the body to naturally heal itself: ✽ herbs ✽ nutrients ✽ acupressure ✽ spiritual growth ✽ homeopathic detox ✽ mind-body techniques [Emotional Freedom Technique, Tapas Acupressure Technique, and The Emotion Code]
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Dr. Gennaro is experienced in:
• Exercising, especially Yoga and Tai Chi, within your ability, especially if you are being treated for cervical (cer- vical vertebrae) stability (consult your doctor for direction here) • Chanting and humming; rhyth- mic, meditative singing (OM) • Listening to melodic relaxing mu- sic; avoiding loud raucous music • Meditating • Connecting with nature and get- ting plenty of direct sunlight • Nurturing social relationships and laughing often Stimulating the vagus nerve can operate as a treatment for the signs, symptoms, and diseases listed above. As you can see, many of these forms of treatment involve lifestyle changes, which means you can safely adopt more than one of these practices to in- crease the vagal tone index. The clini- cal effects of the above methods, indi- vidually or cumulatively, are: • Improved quality of life • Decreased body pain • Increased quality of sleep • Reduced inflammation • Improved mood and reduced de- pression or anxiety • Resolved acute migraine and clus-
• Ear electro-stimulation acupunc- ture, or acupuncture treatment of the vagus nerve by treating related ear and body points • Vagus nerve stimulator ear clip device • Stabilization of cervical vertebrae through physical therapy, osteopathy and acupuncture • Parasympathetic nervous system exercises given by a physical therapist • Nutritional supplements, espe- cially B complex and essential fatty acids, to nourish the vagus nerve, de- crease inflammation • Stabilizing digestion by normal- izing HCL, enzymes, evacuation and absorption • Applying specific massage and craniosacral therapies • Implementing a whole, unpro- cessed foods and anti-inflammatory diet You can also strengthen the vagus nerve on your own using these simple, natural VNS methods: • Alternate nostril breathing • Cold compresses to the face and back of the neck; taking cold showers • Being still, quiet and relaxed • Slow and deep belly breathing • Holding your breath for 4-8 counts
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◆ Asthma/Chronic Allergies ◆ Yeast Overgrowth ◆ Natural HRT ◆ Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◆ Autism/Learning Disabilities ◆ Thyroid/Adrenal Dysfunction
◆ Fibromyalgia ◆ ADD/ADHD ◆ Ear/Sinus Infections
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Mosby Tower 10560 Main Street, Suite 301 Fairfax, VA 22030 703-865-5692 • www.DrMGennaro.com E-mail: DrMGennaro@yahoo.com Telehealth Consults Are Available! Call to make an appointment today!
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