Tony Bianco, DO

Do No Harm

Tony Bianco, DO DO NO HARM…that is the oath I took when I decided to pursue a path in medicine. I hold that dear to my heart, but I wonder if any practitioner really understands the implications surrounding that sentiment through the recommendations that he or she gives on a daily basis. Does a practitionerContinue reading “Do No Harm”

One Food to Rule Them All…

Tony Bianco, DO Food has been a major factor in my health journey, and over the course of time has become not just a means of nutrition, but a way of life. When I was a child, food was simply that which was placed in front of me, because everyone has to eat. My parents areContinue reading “One Food to Rule Them All…”

Vitamin Z…Optimizing Sleep Dr. Tony Bianco, DO

Over the years I treated sleep as something that was necessary, but never a priority. Now, I see this as the most important part of my day. I’ve been crafting this practice with the addition of different tools, and I feel the puzzle is coming together in a harmonious fashion. Why is sleep important? From a basic level, sleepContinue reading “Vitamin Z…Optimizing Sleep Dr. Tony Bianco, DO”

The Day My Body Said…NO

While I can’t remember the precise date, it was May 2014 when my body decided it couldn’t take any more. Over the past months, I had been struggling to wake to the alarm at 5 AM, but off to the CrossFit gym I went. Keep going, push harder…isn’t that what I’m supposed to do? We did the typicalContinue reading “The Day My Body Said…NO”

Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: Fasting…How “Hangry” Are You?

Were humans made to eat every 2-3 hours? Why do we get hunger pangs? Throughout all of human existence we have experienced times of feast and famine, and we have the adaptation to function well with less. Most American diets, while not the most nourishing, do provide ample caloric density. Yes, major micronutrient deficiencies stem from the poor nutritionContinue reading “Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: Fasting…How “Hangry” Are You?”

Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: Supplements and Pain…Can They Help?

Supplements aren’t the answer to everything, but they can be a safe and effective tool for chronic pain. Not only does human physiology help us understand the need for certain nutrients, but evidence-based medicine has shown how certain nutraceuticals can influence pain signals as well. Nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, minerals, B vitamins, zinc and antioxidants shouldContinue reading “Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: Supplements and Pain…Can They Help?”

Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: The Gut-Pain Connection

What does the gut have to do with pain? As we learn more about the microbiome (the helpful microorganisms that inhabit our gastrointestinal tract), there is a realization of how important these microbes are for health. With ten times more microorganisms than human cells in our bodies, maintaining an appropriate balance not only aids digestion, but alsoContinue reading “Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: The Gut-Pain Connection”

Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: “Let Food Be Thy Medicine”

Nutrition absolutely has an effect on chronic pain. The main influencers of pain (aside from a large mechanical issue) are the nervous (neurotransmitters), endocrine (hormones) and immune (inflammation) systems of the body. To produce these messengers, you must have the appropriate components…which come from nutrition. These chemicals primarily come from two sources: cholesterol (the same thing most doctorsContinue reading “Alternative and Integrative Pain Solutions: “Let Food Be Thy Medicine””

Movement is Medicine – Just Breathe

Have you ever caught yourself holding your breath? What’s going on there? Breathing is controlled by the autonomic (automatic) part of the nervous system. Essentially, we don’t have to think about taking a deep breath. Breathing is necessary for human life, and dysfunctional forms might be implicated in a number of problems from non-specific symptoms of dizziness and anxietyContinue reading “Movement is Medicine – Just Breathe”

Drugs and Plastics and Feces…Oh My!

Do you know what’s in the water you get from the faucet? Have you considered the health consequences of drinking this? Water is one of the essential elements of life, making up approximately 60% of the human body and over 70% of the earth. It’s health implications include physical and cognitive performance, bowel function, headaches, moisturized skin andContinue reading “Drugs and Plastics and Feces…Oh My!”