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Food as Medicine

food as medicine

Mama Always Said: You Are What You Eat

Maybe mom really did know best when it came to nutrition. As research has shown, what we eat can actually impact our health profoundly. Over the years, we have learned that our dietary choices can influence our risk of disease. And some have made it a profitable business to teach us new ways to look at food (anti-inflammatory diet, Keto, heart healthy, etc.).  continue reading »

Balance Your Body – Stave off COVID-19

If you feel like you’re battling frequent colds, a cough that won’t quit, or just seem to be tired all the time, it may benefit you to find time for a daily walk or simple exercise routine. Doing this a few times per week can have many health benefits and help build your immune system.

Viruses such as COVID-19 take hold in our bodies when our immune systems are at their weakest points. Below are a few ways to help increase your immune function so your body can function as it’s meant to and stay balanced! continue reading »

Foods to Eat to Help Depression

Many have heard the question posed what came first, the chicken or the egg? But how does that concept apply to depression? It’s well-known that when we’re depressed, our motivation and interest in maintaining a healthy and balanced diet subsides in the same way our energy does. Harvard Medical Students positioned that same question in relation to depression; what came first, depression or a poor diet? continue reading »

Food Color and Nutrition

In Chinese medical theory, food is considered medicine. Food has qualities and functions biochemically and energetically that target specific organs. Not only that, but the action a particular food takes to benefit that organ in terms of taste, color and temperature is what is included in Five Element theory. Food has a relationship to both the natural elements as well as the organs in the body and balances the elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood to healthy, generating cycles. continue reading »

Holistic Alternatives Gift Certificates

Looking for a last minute gift idea?

Share the joy of holistic wellness with your loved ones!

 

Contact Robert Lutz to purchase gift certificates today:

robert@holistic-alternatives.us

(727) 266-3000​

Holistic Alternatives Gift Certificates

Gift certificates can be used for any Holistic Alternatives treatment:

  • Massage Therapy
  • Massage Chair Time
  • Acupuncture
  • Reiki
  • Cupping
  • AcuGraph Scans

Holistic Alternatives’ new (additional) location in Sayville, NY

In addition to our primary space in Palm Harbor, FL, we have added a second location in Sayville, NY for your added convenience.

Holistic Alternatives’ new (additional) location is:

275 West Main Street Sayville, NY 11782

Holistic Alternatives is “At Your Service”

When booking a session at our natural pain and stress relief centers, you receive much greater value compared to other massage-only places that give you a 50 minute massage with no other added modalities (unless paying extra for them).

At Holistic Alternatives, you receive the added value of experiencing all modalities during your session, at your discretion.

This can include: Therapeutic Massage (while laying on an Amethyst Biomat), Acupuncture, Cupping, Reiki, Nutrition and more. All of this combined can give you the most optimal and effective pain and/or stress relief.

New Sayville location deals:

30 minutes for $60
60 minutes for $90

Treating now in both Palm Harbor & Sayville locations!

380 Park Avenue Palm Harbor, FL 11743
275 West Main Street Sayville, NY 11782

Available appointment hours:

(Closed Sundays both locations)

Sayville:

Wednesday 8am – 8pm
Friday 8am – 3pm

Palm Harbor:

Monday, Tuesday & Thurs 8am – 8pm
Saturday 8am – 3pm

Contact Robert Lutz to schedule an appointment:

Texts welcome: (727) 266-3000
robert@holistic-alternatives.us

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NYSHIP (New York Society for Health Planning) Accepted

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA) accepted as payment.

NYSHIP insurance accepted

Walnuts and Your Brain

Many people like to add walnuts to food to add some zest and a little crunchy kick, but walnuts are much more than a flavor additive, as they are chock full of healthy properties and have been used in Asia as an overall health tonic and brain booster for years. Let’s take a nutty look at walnuts.     continue reading »

Eating According to TCM: Five Foods for Spring

Spring is a time of renewal, regeneration, growth and energy. The plants and animals awaken from the slumber of the cold winter months. The vital nutrients that have been stored in the roots of the plants and the bodies of the animals, comes to the surface and life becomes more vibrant and fluid. Human beings are no different. Humans tend to stay indoors more during the winter months and sometimes pack on a little extra weight in the process. As the weather warms, humans become more gregarious and spend more time outside enjoying nature. This is just a natural process. continue reading »

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