Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Answers to your questions.

Question:   Why consider coming to Holistic Wellness Now, PA for the treatment of your condition?

Answer:   With over 25 years of experience in treating chronic degenerative disorders and musculoskeletal disorders such as: arthritis, osteoarthritis, liver disorders, auto-immune disorders, gastro-intestinal disorders, Chrohn's Disease, disc disorders, Auto Injuries, headaches, numbness, tingling, Sciatica, female hormone imbalnce disorders, thyroid disease and various other glandular dysfunctions, Holistic Wellness Now, PA is the correct choice. Eighty percent or more of our patients have already tried standard medical care for their illnesses and have found little to no relief.   We are now seeing patients who have been seen at the Mayo Clinic, Shands Hospital, Gainesville and John Hopkins Medical Hospital with little help for some very serious conditions.  Dr. Wieder only accepts cases he honestly feels he can help with his integrated and natural approach to health care.  The choice or combination of Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Cellular Nutrition, Laser Neurology and other state of the art Natural and safe treatments, simply makes sense to our patients once they come into our office for their first visit.

Question:   What if you aren't ill and don't have any health problems, but you just want to maintain peak health and wellness?

Answer:   Today's baby boomer wants in simple terms, the best that life has to offer for themselves and their family.  If your goal is to feel great, have peak energy, look better and strive for extended longevity than Holistic Wellness Now, PA's, 'Life Extension Program" can unlock the answers you have been seeking for peak health and wellness.  By utilizing Dr. Wieder's accurate and medically diagnostic evaluation of your health goals a custom tailored wellness program is created that will work specifically for you.  You and your family deserves the best of natural health care and wellness care.

Question:   Why consider purchasing the vitamins and products offered by Holistic Wellness Now, PA?

Answer:   Dr. Wieder after 25 years in practice has simply discovered various vitamin, homeopathic and environmental products that work, are safe, made from organic fruits and vegetables, are effective and are easily absorbed by the stomach and gut. 

Keep coming back to our website as there are additional supplements and products that will be made easily available for you to purchase.  Coming soon also, Hormone Saliva Testing Home Kits!

Question:  Can children benefit from holistic wellness care at Holistic Wellness Now, PA?

Answer:   Absolutely yes!  Why would you not want your children to be functioning at their peak health and wellness?  It's not even a option.  All of our families bring in their infants, children and adolescents for Chiropractic care and nutritional wellness care once they see the great effects it has on them.  Our youngest patient has been 20 minutes old and our oldest patient has been in their 90's.  Everyone deserves to live with their body functioning at it's peak levels, especially children of all ages.  Children with reading problems, ADHD, ADD processing problems, visual problems as well as sports enhancement are seen in our office.  The treatment is painless and works terrific.  Call us for more information.

Question:   Is the treatment and care offered at Holistic Wellness Now, PA affordable? 

Answer:   Most definitely.  Our fees are well within the usual and customary parameters in comparison to other medical providers and in many cases more reasonable than other practitioners.  For Chiropractic Care and Acupuncture we are now implementing our UCCAFF program (Unlimited Chiropractic Care at a Fixed Fee).  For Nutritional care our fees are reasonable and affordable.  Call our office for more details, 407-330-0240.

Question:   What are Anti-Oxidants?

Free radicals (pro-oxidants) are atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons. These highly reactive substances can be formed in a number of ways, and once formed they may use their reactivity to damage important cellular components - such as the cell membrane - or macromolecules like DNA. This damage can lead to mutation, impaired function, and even cell death. To minimize potential damage from free radicals, the body utilizes a defense system of antioxidants.

Antioxidants are molecules that can safely interact with free radicals and terminate their reactivity before vital cellular components are damaged. Although there are several enzyme systems within the body that scavenge free radicals, the principle micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) antioxidants are vitamin E, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and selenium. The body cannot manufacture these micronutrients, so they must be acquired by diet. In addition, there are many plant-derived nutrients (phytonutrients) that can act as powerful antioxidants in the human body.

It is impossible to completely avoid damage from free radicals. Free radicals arise from sources both inside (endogenous) and outside (exogenous) our bodies. Oxidants that develop from processes within our bodies form as a result of normal breathing, metabolism, and inflammation. Exogenous free radicals form from environmental factors such as pollution, sunlight, strenuous exercise, smoking, and alcohol. Unfortunately, no antioxidant system is perfect, so cells and DNA damaged by oxidation accumulate as we age.

How Much Water Should We Drink?

Whether you are gardening on a hot summer day or exercising even at moderate intensity, dehydration can creep up on everyone…not just athletes.Daily average fluid loss in sedentary adults ranges from 2-3 liters per day.Athletes who train 2 hours per day can easily lose an additional 2 liters resulting in a total fluid loss of up to 5 liters per day.

Dehydration increases your core temperature causing cardiovascular strain in the form of increased heart rate, increased blood pressure and lower cardiac output (the volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute).Outward signs of dehydration are obvious thirst, muscle cramps, weakness, decreased athletic performance, difficulty with focus, headache, nausea, fatigue, reduced urine output, dark urine and dizziness.In athletes, even 4% dehydration can result in 20-30% decrease in work performance. The problem with these “warning signs” is that they are not truly a “warning” at all.By the time you experience these symptoms, dehydration has already occurred.If you are dehydrated going into a physical activity, no amount of water you drink during the activity is going to make up for not drinking enough water on a daily basis.Voluntary fluid intake during physical activity usually replaces only 50% of the sweat loss.

Most mineral losses in sweat are minor.A good diet and general supplementation with a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement will do the job.If you are not sure where you stand with regard to mineral status, getting tested will help you fine tune your regime.Sodium and chloride losses however, can be significant.Marathon runners performing in heated conditions can lose up to 10 grams of sodium in one event.Losses of sodium and chloride through sweat have been associated with muscle cramps and fatigue.It is rarely necessary to supplement potassium because of fluid loss via sweat.Although salt supplementation is usually not necessary, if you are on a self imposed salt restrictive diet, you may need to supplement ¼ - ½ teaspoon of iodized sea salt to recover from sodium and chloride losses through sweat.A nutritional consultation will help you determine your mineral and electrolyte needs.

To avoid dehydration, drink water before you feel thirsty.General recommendations for adults is 1 quart per 50lbs of body weight and don’t go over 3 quarts. You need enough water per day to urinate every 2-4 hours. Normal urine color should be pale yellow. Be aware that medications (especially diuretics), caffeine and alcohol consumption will increase your fluid needs.

Exercise requirements: 2 hours prior to exercise drink 16-24 ounces of water; 15 minutes prior to exercise drink 3-6oz.; During exercise drink 4-6oz for every 15-20 minutes.

Recovery after exercise: measure yourself before and after exercise to determine your individual needs.It is recommended you drink water until your pre-workout weight is attained (generally 16oz of water per pound of body weight lost).

Your blood and other fluids help to remove waste products and to bring nutrients to tissues for repair. Replacing lost fluids as quickly as possible after a workout or a day of heavy gardening will speed up your recovery.

What about Sport Drinks and other beverages?

The average Joe’s workout does not need a sport drink for rehydration unless you’re a serious athlete and the duration of your workout is over 60 minutes.Many of the “enhanced” waters and sport drinks contain additional calories and sugars that "average" exercisers do not need. We would rather those “extra” calories come from fresh fruits and vegetables.Water is sufficient for their workouts along with a proper diet.

For high intensity, hot climate or long duration workouts, when choosing a sport drink or enhanced beverage, the fluid should contain some carbohydrate (not too much) and some sodium chloride. The carbohydrate helps to maintain training intensity because it is the primary energy fuel used during exercise events.Sodium chloride is necessary not for replacement of lost levels rather it helps to stimulate water uptake and retention as well as carbohydrate uptake.

What kind of carbohydrate? In general, you want to look for combinations of sucrose, glucose, and fructose sugars.In fact, they are most effective when they are consumed as a combination. Studies have shown that combining the different carbohydrates helps athlete’s burn 55% more carbohydrates than those with glucose solution only. In addition, you want to take a look at the ingredient list to determine the source of the sucrose, glucose and fructose. Less refined sources would be fruit juice, honey, or evaporated cane juice.Ask yourself, “Are there any artificial sweeteners?”.Although “reduced calorie”, artificial sweeteners have never been shown to help anyone lose weight.Many top selling sport drinks contain only high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners.Drinking more than 60 grams of fructose will inhibit performance and result in diarrhea.

Some may think juice to be nutritious, but it isn't the best choice for hydration. Juice is primarily fructose and as explained above can reduce the rate of water absorption so cells don't get hydrated very quickly.

How much carbohydrate? Both fluid and carbohydrate requirements can be met by consuming 20-40oz per hour of beverages containing 4-8% carbohydrate.This works out to about 36 grams of carbohydrate in 20-40oz.

For the average exerciser, if you’re tired of water a simple electrolyte powder might be beneficial.You won’t necessarily need any carbohydrate content, so keep your eye out for electrolyte powders that are easy to carry in your gym back and can simply be added to your own water.If you think you might need a little extra energy to get you through a particularly tough workout, try a honey stick.Honey sticks are equal parts sucrose and fructose.Sucrose will be absorbed quickly while the fructose portion burns a little slower so your blood glucose doesn’t bottom out.Honey sticks can be purchased at your local health food store.

How important is getting our Hormone Levels checked?

Very important.  One of the many things the medical community ignores with men and women after the age of 40 is checking our hormone levels.  Been forgetting things lately, not interested in sex, feeling a unmotivated about things in your life, becoming a couch potato, women- are you experiencing vaginal dryness, don't have the get up and go you used to?  These are just a few symptoms of decreased or abnormal hormone levels:

Symptoms of female hormone imbalance
Acne or oily skin
Bloating
Bone loss
Decreased fertility
Depression
Excess facial and body hair
Hot flashes
Heavy or painful periods
Irregular periods
Irritability
Loss of muscle mass
Loss of scalp hair
Low libido
Memory lapses
Mood swings
Nervousness
Night sweats
Poor concentration
Sleep disturbances
Tender or fibrocystic breasts
Urinary incontinence
Vaginal dryness
Weight gain

Symptoms of male hormone imbalance
Bone loss
Decreased mental clarity
Decreased muscle strength
Decreased stamina
Decreased urine flow
Depression
Erectile dysfunction
Hot flashes
Increased abdominal fat
Increased urge to urinate
Irritability
Low sex drive
Mood swings
Night sweats
Poor concentration
Sleep disturbances

What's Adrenal Imbalance Mean?

The adrenal glands produce three types of steroid hormones: glucocorticoids (cortisol), mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), and androgens (DHEA/DHEAS).  Cortisol enables the body to respond and adapt to the stresses of daily life.  It also helps to maintain blood sugar levels and promote a healthy immune system.  Aldosterone works to balance salt and water in the body. Androgens secreted by the adrenals provide the majority of DHEA for both men and women. For women, the adrenal glands are the major source of testosterone.  Imbalances in the adrenal system can contribute to problems with the nervous and immune systems, body composition difficulties, blood sugar irregularities, and high androgen levels.

Symptoms of adrenal imbalance
Allergies / asthma
Arthritis
Bone loss
Chemical sensitivities
Morning/evening fatigue
High blood sugar
Increased abdominal fat
Memory lapses
Sleep disturbances
Sugar cravings

What's Thyroid Imbalance?

Thyroid hormones control the body’s metabolism. The brain produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which triggers the thyroid gland to produce two types of hormones – T4 and T3.  In hypothyroidism, the body has inadequate levels of  the thyroid hormones. This often leads to imbalances in relation to other hormones. Hyperthyroidism is a less common condition that exists when excess thyroid hormones are present.  Because every cell of the body is affected by thyroid hormones, symptoms of imbalances are often varied and affect multiple body systems.

Symptoms of low thyroid function
Brittle hair and nails
Cold temperature intolerance
Cold hands and feet
Constipation
Decreased sweating
Depression
Dry skin
Fatigue
Inability to lose weight
Low libido
Menstrual irregularities
Shortness of breath
Sluggishness
Weight gain

Symptoms of high thyroid function
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Eye/vision changes
Fatigue
Hair loss
Insomnia
Palpitations
Rapid heart beat
Sweating
Weakness
Weight loss

What's Insulin Balance Mean?

Insulin is secreted by the pancreas.  Insulin “unlocks” the cells to allow glucose (sugar) from food to enter and be converted into energy.  When too much glucose is present in the body, the pancreas increases the amount of insulin being produced.  High insulin as well as high glucose may contribute to multiple symptoms. A number of conditions are associated with insulin and glucose imbalances and regulation problems. These include chronic stress, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes.

Symptoms of insulin imbalance
Abnormal blood cholesterol
Fatigue
High blood triglycerides
Increased abdominal fat
Increased hunger / sugar cravings
Low/high blood sugar
Poor circulation to extremities
Skin changes