Dr. Doreo's Health Meditations

  Platelets are little cells that scan the bloodstream looking for rogue cells and invaders to target and destroy. They are an important part of our immune defense. Usually clotting a cut in the skin is all they get credit for. It turns out they are big players, regulating inflammation and infections This is what they do: 1. Inflammation Managers: Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury or infection. Platelets are among the first cells responding to sites of tissue injury and infection. When tissues are damaged, platelets are attracted to the injury to form a plug, preventing blood loss. Additionally, they recruit other signaling chemicals: cytokines and chemokines. This is how platelets manage to modulate other immune cells arriving in the problem area. Platelets will interact with white blood cells specific to infection, called neutrophils and macrophages. This bolsters the immune cells effectiveness to surround and destroy any and all bad guys.  2. Bacterial D...

Who has time for follow through in such a busy life? Nutrient recommendations can be overwhelming. I have people asking all the time if they have to take so many vitamins every day. There is a way to simplify, just keep reading. Are you tired of opening so many vitamin bottles every day? Is it hard to follow your nutritional program? Do you wish you could customize packs to meet your needs? Dr. Doreo can customize a med-pack of vitamins through her site at Wholescripts. Feel free to take a look at the offerings on Wholescripts, using the link below. Open one to three packs a day instead of all those bottles! No gall bladder? No problem. One of life's biggest challenges after losing a gall bladder is absorption of the healthy omega fatty acids/oils. A predigested fish oil is available to ensure absorption of healthy fats to protect the brain, heart, hormones and skin.  Register for a nutritional consultation, lab tests, or call for a phone/zoom visit. (805)777-7184 Check out Dr. Dor...