Approximately 40% of the “normal” weight population has what’s called metabolic syndrome. This has spawned a new medical term, TOFI: thin on the outside fat on the inside.
functional medicine
28 posts
When it comes to the world of protein powder and meal replacements, it really is buyer beware. While some purport to be healthy, a quick look at the ingredients leaves something to be desired. I have tried and tested many — this is the one that gets my stamp of approval.
An exposé of OTC pain relievers and some suggested alternatives by Dr. Sandy Ziya of Meridians & Marathons.
There’s so many beautiful aspects of open water swimming (OWS), in particular in the ocean. Dr. Sandy Ziya of Meridians and Marathons shares reasons for you to consider swimming.
Functional Physician Sandy Ziya at Meridians & Marathons is interviewed on the podcast, Lens of Muhammad, to talk about her preventative approach to healthcare.
Knowing how to stay healthy and strong during these times can be difficult. Join Functional Medicine Physician Dr. Sandy Ziya of Meridians and Marathons to empower, educate, and energize yourself on the journey to stay immune-strong!
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a urine test that offers a comprehensive metabolic snapshot of a patient’s overall health with 76 markers. It is an ideal place to start to identify nutritional needs and gut imbalances.
As neither a vaccine nor an established treatment protocol for COVID-19 is currently available, Dr. Sandy Ziya has crafted the following in consideration of prevention and treatment.
In my practice, I prescribe botanicals, nutraceuticals and supplements. However, due to the nature of the SARS cov-2 virus, for now, hold off on supplementing with vitamins A and D beyond 1000 IU’s and with the propolis bee spray and royal jelly. These have a modulatory effect by their nature in human biochemistry – meaning they can up-regulate or down-regulate a function based on what is needed. The effect of the virus on these vitamins is they can actually turn inflammation on to a level the body cannot manage effectively. You may continue to eat foods that have these vitamins in them.
Functional Medicine Physician Sandy Ziya at Meridians & Marathons located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, talks about ways to protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic.