The Blog of Dr. Lisa Vitale, DAC (845) 565-1688

August 8, 2016

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin. Practitioners believe this mobilizes blood flow in order to promote healing. Suction is created using heat (fire) or mechanical devices (hand or electrical pump).

August 25, 2016

Water – How important is it to our health?

Water intake is essential to our health as well as maintaining a healthy weight. I am committed to drinking at least 80 ounce a day. I made that commitment when I personally experienced shedding that LAST 5LBS that are so difficult to shed by drinking my 80 ounces everyday for a […]

September 13, 2016

Chemicals & Your Health: How you can live chemical free!

Did you know that putting certain products on your skin may be worse than eating them? When you put beauty products on your skin they are absorbed straight into your bloodstream and go directly to your organs!! Woman who use makeup take in 5 lbs of harmful chemicals each year through […]

January 26, 2017

Sugar in your Diet: Are you putting yourself at risk?

Cells need sugar to survive but cancer cells also grow and use it as fuel. Studies are showing that large amount of sugar intake are linked to increased risk of cancer, especially breast cancer. When this sweet is consumed , your pancreas responds by sending insulin through the body to metabolize […]

January 30, 2017

Inflammation and Nutrition

Inflammation is an immune system response to harmful stimuli such as damaged cells, pathogens or other irritants. It plays the biggest role in how long people live and how well they retain their mental sharpness as they age. High levels of inflammation have been associated with a number of diseases that […]

August 20, 2018

Bell’s Palsy Acupuncture Treatment

Bell’s Palsy causes sudden, temporary weakness in your facial muscles. Half of the face appears to droop, the person’s smile is one-sided, and the eye on the affected side resists closing and as a result constantly tears. Symptoms can include pain around jaw or behind the ear, headache, changes in your […]