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Traditional Naturopath & Functional Medicine Holistic Doctor San Diego Hi, I’m Dr Gaila and I help patient who suffer with belly pain, bloating and constipation and many other health conditions.Read more
11770 Bernardo Plaza Court, Suite 458, San Diego, CA 92128.
Dr. Gaila Mackenzie-Strawn
CFMP, DNM, MS, DC ,CTN
What we did to completely resolve diarrhea and reflux in a darling, 3 week old baby! Here’s the history and here’s the recommendations that worked for him and hundreds of other babies we have treated over the past 32 years: Mom was positive for beta strep Mom and baby got antibiotics during delivery Antibiotics destroyedRead more
I recently had the most effective and enjoyable massage I’ve ever had! After one massage with Patrick Stone, Certified Massage Therapist, the shoulder pain that I had suffered with for over 16 months was completely gone. Integrated Deep Tissue Massage incorporates six modalities to increase range of motion, improve circulation and relieve pain. Patrick willRead more
We are very happy to announce the winners of the gifts and services that were given away at our open house! Lauren Timmons – 3 Neurofeedback sessions Gina Timpani – 3 Personal Training sessions Rebecca Dennis – Fitbit Sue Newell – $100 Lululemon Gift Certificate Terri Szczotka – 3 Allergy Relief sessions Jackie Restivo –Read more
We are very happy to announce that we have moved into a much larger space. Our new Health & Wellness Center is located at: 11770 Bernardo Plaza Court Suite 458 Rancho Bernardo, California 92128 Please join us at our open house on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014 from 6:00-9:00 pm to see our new space, enjoyRead more
Omega-3s may be the key for healthy aging. Scientific evidence strongly supports EPA/DHA intake for maintaining heart health and reducing risk of serious cardiac events. EPA and DHA also contain anti-inflammatory agents and are suggested as adjunctive therapies for autoimmune disorders like inflammatory bowel disease (to reduce inflammation-associated digestive complaints) and rheumatoid arthritis (to relieveRead more
On : 31 March, 2014
In : Asthma , Autoimmune Disease , Cancer , Constipation , Diabetes , Diarrhea , Endometriosis , Gall Bladder Attacks , Gout , Headaches , Indigestion , Inflammation , Kidney Stones
Deepak Chopra, MD “ made the following statement about the impact of lifestyle on health “In the last decade or so mounting research has shown how lifestyle changes, including exercise, stress management, and diet can prevent almost ninety percent (90%) of chronic illnesses in our society. It is now known that only five percent (5%)Read more
Most kidney stones contain calcium and can cause excruciating pain. Magnesium powerfully suppress the formation of calcium-type kidney stones. It also acts as a powerful relaxant for muscle spasms within the ureter – which is the cause of the excruciating pain associated with kidney stones. Several of my patients who once suffered with recurring kidneyRead more
A diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grain products and some types of fish may reduce the risk of preterm delivery. This was discovered by an international team of researchers and published in the “British Medical Journal”. For the study, the drinking and eating habits of around 66,000 pregnant women were evaluated. The researchers alsoRead more
J Altern Complement Med. 2009. Comparison of effects of ginger and ibuprofen on pain in women with primary dysmenorrhea. This was a double-blind comparative clinical trial. Participants were 150 students (18 years old and over) with primary dysmenorrhea from the dormitories of two medical universities who were alternately divided into three equal groups. Students inRead more
Self-Reported Sitting Time and Markers of Inflammation, Insulin Resistance, and Adiposity.Read more
For years, I’ve watched close family members and patients go on diets, exercise and still not be able to lose or keep the weight off. Does this sound familiar? Because my passion in life is to help others, I decided to find out why so many people constantly struggle with their weight. I would likeRead more
Mozaffari S, Rahimi R, Abdollahi M. Implications of melatonin therapy in irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review. Current Pharmaceutical Design. 16(33):3646-55, 2010. Eight clinical trials were reviewed for effectiveness and disturbance of melatonin in IBS and other GI disorders. The results showed disturbances in melatonin concentration in patients with IBS and significant benefits of melatoninRead more
If you find a solution that offers relief from constipation, but does not identify the underlying cause, you may be putting yourself at risk for long term health problems. A very common cause of constipation is allergy or sensitivity to certain foods. We have seen hundreds of patients get permanent relief from constipation by identifyingRead more
An alarming 80% to 95% of all teenagers in the U.S. have acne. Recent studies have shown that a change in diet can eliminate acne. A study showed that acne does not exist in societies who eat a hunter gatherer diet. People in these societies eat mostly fish, fruit, vegetables, tubers,nuts, rice and wild gameRead more