Staying Healthy During COVID-19: Myths and Facts
There has been a lot of news lately about how we can keep ourselves healthy during the current COVID-19 pandemic. While there is a lot of good advice regarding how we can protect ourselves with good nutrition and sleep, adequate face covering and regular hand-washing, there are also a lot of cures being touted […]
Ketamine: A cure for depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. An estimated 7.1 percent of Americans have experienced major depression in the last year, of which 80 percent reported difficulty with work, home and social activities due to depression. Depression is now the leading global cause of disability, and yet our understanding […]
Something to Zinc About
Zinc is an essential micronutrient found in every cell of the human body. While the body cannot produce zinc on its own, zinc plays a vital role in many essential processes, including: Skin health Immune system health Cell growth and division Digestion Controlling blood sugar Blood cholesterol management Nerve function Zinc supports the immune system […]
We Are All Essential: Discount Ketamine Treatments Available
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is natural to have a heightened sense of stress and anxiety. But for those of us that are already struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, the challenges of these uncertain times are compounded. Fortunately, a breakthrough application of an FDA-approved medicine is providing new hope for those that […]
Vitamin C and the Immune System: What You Need to Know
Vitamin C is one of the most common supplements taken to aid the immune system. It was popularized by Nobel Prize-winning chemist, Linus Pauling, in his 1970 book entitled Vitamin C and the Common Cold. At that time, it was believed that regular intake of vitamin C could possibly stamp out the common cold. Though […]
5 Treatments for Depression & Anxiety
Somewhere around seven percent of the US population, or about seventeen million American adults, suffer from depression each year. Depression may occur only once, but for some, depression typically occurs in episodes where stressful symptoms can persist for days or weeks at a time. These symptoms may include, but are not limited to: Differences in […]
Innovation from the Field for Providers: How to Make a Mask During a PPE Shortage
In the above video, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Jorge Alvarez, CEO & Clinical Director at Nova Vita Wellness Centers, shows health care providers can use readily available medical supplies to construct a mask if there is a shortage of other forms of PPE. This project has been in the works for the past few weeks. […]
COVID-19 What We’re Doing to Help Our Patients During This Time
As the concern for the coronavirus continues to grow, we want to do our part to inform our patients on what we are doing to help keep you safe and provide continued treatment options during this time. Nova Vita Wellness Centers will continue to operate as usual, but with an enhanced focus on sanitizing our treatment […]
Tips How To Control Anxiety
Is Having Anxiety Normal? Every person on the planet feels worried sometimes, especially when times are stressful. Unfortunately, if you have developed an anxiety disorder, your worries exceed normal levels and make it difficult to maintain a normal life. Any person of any group can develop an anxiety disorder. The most common diagnosis is a […]
5 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health in The New Year
For many people, the beginning of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on your accomplishments and struggles of the last year. It is also an important time that allows us to think about what we can do better in the future. This may take the form of New Year’s Resolutions like going […]