Meet exceptional providers of holistic care and dentistry.
Sierra Smiles and Summit Smiles
The passionate dentists at Sierra Smiles and Summit Smiles in Reno encourage our community to be mindful of what they eat and drink. Many foods and beverages can have negative effects on the pH levels in the mouth. Diet and pH levels don’t simply affect your oral health; your mouth is the gateway to the body and can have an impact on the entire body.
Many foods in the American diet contain unnecessary sugars or carbs that turn into sugar. In addition, a lot of foods (even healthy products) are highly acidic. These foods can change the pH in our mouths, making teeth much more susceptible to decay and increasing the risk of other chronic diseases in the body.
To avoid any issues, be aware of the foods and drinks you’re putting into your body. If you have coffee, soda, or juice, drink a glass of water afterward to help balance the pH levels. After a more alkaline environment in the mouth is present, brush, floss, and use a water flosser to remove lingering bacteria.
Two to four times per year, visit Dr. John Bocchi, Dr. Robert Vong, Dr. Lucas McShosh, or Dr. Amy Nygren at Sierra Smiles. Dr. Mariangela Verano and Dr. Randy Pane now are serving the community at Summit Smiles. For more than 15 years, Dr. Bocchi and his team have provided the highest-quality care using state-of-the-art technology and techniques with a non-invasive, preventative care approach. For details, visit Sierrasmiles.com or Summitsmilesreno.com.
Gerber Medical Clinic
Incorporating the best therapies conventional and integrative medicine have to offer, Dr. Michael Gerber, Dr. Sean Devlin, Dr. Robert Floyd, Dr. Ann Barnet, and the team of medical professionals at Gerber Medical Clinic in Reno offer family-oriented medicine to help patients nurture, strengthen, and detoxify the body.
Dr. Gerber offers a few key suggestions to keep in mind when it comes to nutrients in the warmer months:
- Please buy organic food whenever possible. With farmers’ markets popping up and a plethora of fresh produce, it’s important to be mindful of where the food comes from and how it is grown. “Much of the soil used today has been depleted by phosphate fertilizers and is now deficient in minerals,” Gerber says. “Most GMO products contain Roundup, which is widely suspected to cause cancer; these products include commercial soy, corn, and most wheat. These products disturb our body’s natural flora.”
- Consume three key nutrients. According to Gerber, vitamin D3, vitamin C, and magnesium are musts. He also urges clients to take B vitamins for extra energy and focus. “These days, our bodies are exposed to many toxins, including electromagnetic fields, pollutants, and other harmful chemicals,” he says. “It’s important to protect your body and detox routinely. These essential nutrients can help.”
- Consider intravenous nutrient therapy, heavy metal removal, and oxidative therapy. Whether looking for an energy boost or a way to beat harmful bacteria and viruses that may be lingering in the body, IVs contain helpful hydration, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. These are a great option to assist healing and overall wellbeing.
- Achieve optimal hormone health. Bio-identical hormone replacement, which mimics our own natural hormones, helps with strength, endurance, immune boosting, youthful skin, libido, and healthful sleep.
- Be prepared. Homeopathic creams and constitutional remedies are great to have on hand for injuries, bites, stings, and allergic reactions.
With treatments spanning the spectrum from healthy aging to acute care, Gerber Medical Clinic offers exceptional solutions for restoring, building, and maintaining optimal health. Gerber Medical Clinic, at 1225 Westfield Ave. since December 2006, redeveloped the entire second floor of the building into an energy-efficient, green facility. For details, visit Gerbermedical.com.
