- Osteoporosis
- ArthritisWhen I first came to see Dr. Aieta over 2 years ago, I was in bad shape. I had been diagnosed several years back with a form of rheumatoid arthritis that affected mostly my hands and arms as well as my ankles and feet making it difficult to walk. I had been to numerous specialists and had been put on countless drugs from pain killers to anti-inflammatories as well as several steroid injections. The medications would barely touch the pain at times and it seemed like my pain would never really improve, just get worse and worse. Finally fed up with it all I decided to go see Dr. Aieta out of desperation that he could come up with some alternative treatment for my condition.
- FibromyalgiaAn interesting study was also done demonstrating that patients with non-traumatic, persistent musculoskeletal pain (also commonly diagnosed as fibromyalgia) show an extremely high prevalence of overt vitamin D deficiency. Many times these patients are just treated with pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs when all they may need is vitamin D. In a very impressive study done recently two researchers found vitamin D deficiency in 83% of their 299 patients with low-back pain, and supplementation with 5,000-10,000 IU per day (over 20 times the RDA for vitamin D) led to pain reduction in nearly 100% of patients after three months.
- Medical Weight Loss
- Primary CareNaturopathic Medicine is a unique and distinct system of health care that emphasizes the use of prevention and natural therapeutics. The doctors who practice naturopathic medicine, called naturopathic physicians (NDs), are trained to serve as primary care general practitioners who are experts in the prevention, diagnosis, management, and treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions.
- Ear InfectionsIn other acute cases, such as ear infections and common illnesses with fever, Dr. Aieta addresses the associated pain, infection, and fever of the condition, as well as any related concerns of the patient. How this acute condition might relate to underlying causes, such as diet, life stresses, and occupational hazards, is also addressed. Dr. Aieta will then usually prescribe a variety of means to deal with the immediate problem.
- High Cholesterol
- Emergency CareOn and off for years I would have “attacks” where I experienced a steady gnawing pain in my upper right abdomen. It would progress until the pain was so severe that I thought I was having a heart attack. During my last attack I had to be brought to the emergency department, where I was finally diagnosed with gallstones. The doctor gave me painkillers and insisted that I spend the night in the hospital. Upon waking the next morning I was taken for an ultra-sound. The ultra-sound confirmed the doctor’s diagnoses. I did indeed have gallstones. I was told to schedule an appointment with a surgeon right away. I met with a surgeon the very next day. He told me that I needed to have my gallbladder taken out immediately. He explained two possible ways of performing the operation and told me that there was a chance that I would still experience problems after my gallbladder was removed
- Irritable Bowel SyndromeI had been suffering from digestive problems my whole life it seemed. I had been to numerous doctors over the years and was subjected to many unpleasant tests and procedures. The doctors kept telling me that there was nothing wrong with my digestive tract; it was just irritable bowel syndrome. I was prescribed many different drugs including an anti-depressant despite me not feeling depressed. I took all these medications for a number of years and my symptoms were still the same but now I was getting new symptoms due to the side effects of the drugs. I was tired of living with constant digestive problems; always worrying when I left my home, where the nearest bathroom was located.
- Bronchitis
- GynecologyNaturopathic physicians are trained at accredited, four-year, post-graduate, residential naturopathic medical programs. The training consists of comprehensive study of the conventional medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, immunology, clinical and physical diagnosis, laboratory diagnosis, cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, etc, as well as detailed study of a wide variety of natural therapies.
- Female Infertility
- Obstetrics
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryNaturopathic medicine can be applied in any health care situation, but the strongest area is in the treatment of chronic and degenerative disease. For severe, acute truamas such as a serious automobile accident, emergencies of childbirth, or orthopedic problems requiring corrective surgery, naturopathic medicine is not recommended, although it can contribute to such cases, especially in the recovery phase.
- Gastroenterology
- Kidney Stones
- Ovarian Cancer1 Japanese people from the coastal areas ingest even more iodine than the average in-land Japanese consume. They receive much of their iodine from fresh seafood and seaweed, which is known to concentrate iodine. The Japanese, who consume a large amount of iodine by U.S. RDA standards, have remarkably lower levels of breast, endometrial, prostate, thyroid and ovarian cancer. In addition, there is a significantly lower amount of hypothyroidism and fibrocystic breast disease in Japanese women who consume more iodine.
- Colon CancerWhen a patient stays on these medications too long, they can impair their ability to absorb vital minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, and vitamins such as B12 to name a few. This can lead to the progression of diseases such as osteoporosis and anemias. Also when patients are on these medications it can cause the intestinal tract to become a prime environment for bad bacteria and yeast overgrowth. This can lead to problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcers, and even stomach or colon cancer. It is well known that ulcers are caused by an overgrowth of the bacteria called h. pylori that attaches to the wall of the stomach and erode the tissue.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeFrom Carpal Tunnel to Poison Ivy – Naturopathic treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome and poison ivy are reviewed
- Autism
- Multiple SclerosisI was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when I was in my late 20’s with occasional phases of remission, but for the most part I dealt with daily symptoms of muscle weakness, visual problems and painful muscle spasms. Traditional medicine would help slightly with these symptoms but never really got rid of them completely. For the past 2 years I have been working with Dr. Frank Aieta and have been in complete remission for the longest stretch since being diagnosed over 20 years ago.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)ADD and ADHD – Natural treatments for Attention Deficit Disorder [ADD] and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD]
- Stress ManagementAt our first meeting Dr. Aieta did just what my friend said he would, he listened to me and actually told me what he thought was going on. After hearing my story he asked me questions and did a complete physical exam, he then explained to me that I was suffering from adrenal fatigue. Dr. Aieta told me that do to all of the repeated stresses in my life over the past few years, as well as my poor diet and lifestyle had finally caught up with me and I couldn’t bounce back anymore. He told me that my battery pack was on empty. He confirmed this diagnosis after running blood work and said that I had very low cortisol (my stress hormone) and a sluggish thyroid. Dr. Aieta then changed my diet and lifestyle, taught me some stress management techniques and prescribed supplements and herbs for my adrenals and thyroid.
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- EndocrinologyAs you can clearly see, proper thyroid assessment can be very complex. In my practice I continuously see overt mismanagement of patients with thyroid dysfunction by the so called “experts in the field of endocrinology,” the mainstream endocrinologists. This is due to their lack of training in nutritional medicine and the reliance on T4 only containing thyroid medications such as Synthroid or Levothyroxine to completely manage thyroid patients. I can honestly say that the majority of patients that I see who are being treated with just Synthroid are still overtly hypothyroid based upon their clinical symptoms and their low levels of free T3 on their blood tests.
- HypothyroidismThyroid dysfunction can occur at any age. If your level of production of this important hormone is low, you can develop symptoms of hypothyroidism. Any imbalance of your thyroid hormone can affect every metabolic function in your body. Your thyroid gland is your body’s regulator. It regulates energy and heat production, growth, tissue repair and development, and stimulates protein synthesis. Furthermore, thyroid hormones modulate carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism, vitamin use, digestion, function of the mitochondria (energy makers of your cells), muscle and nerve action, blood flow, hormone excretion, oxygen utilization, and sexual function to list just some of its uses.
- ThyroidSacred Journey with Joyce St. Germaine, where he discusses the natural treatment of thyroid disorders, adrenal fatigue, menopause and Lyme disease. He also touches on the importance of correcting nutrient deficiencies such as iodine and vitamin D in achieving optimal health and in the treatment of chronic disease. The interview is broken down into 3 segments.
- UltrasoundDuring the course of treatment I was taking a homeopathic muscle relaxant, receiving ultrasound and acupuncture treatments on my neck and shoulders, and my spine was realigned every two weeks. My sleep returned to normal and I’m now able function normally during the day. Yes, I have to be aware when tightness in my shoulder starts to increase and keep up with stretching exercises that Dr. Aieta suggested and continue with acupuncture on a prophylactic basis.
- X-Rays
- Chemotherapy
- Orthopedics
- Knee ReplacementYou have made my arthritic, “ready for knee replacement left knee” so much better that the surgeon who took the x-rays in 2001 and told me the only thing to rectify my situation was a knee replacement, was more than a little surprised that there is so little arthritis in the left knee, that the right knee now has more arthritis. After two years of waking and walking with extreme pain and taking over the counter anti-inflammatory meds and prescription drugs, as a last resort I turned to you and acupuncture before submitting to the knee replacement. You started me on treatments of ultra-sound and acupuncture, along with various vitamins and herbs and change of diet, the end of April 2003. It is now the end of August 2003 and I am completely pain free, off all anti-inflammatory and pain meds and now I come every 3 weeks for an “acupuncture tune-up.”
- Laparoscopic SurgeryOver the course of two years Dr. Aieta helped me so much and I feel fortunate that I was refereed to him. I met Dr. Aieta two years ago in January 2006. I came for my first visit trying to evaluate if I can avoid laparoscopic surgery to remove benign cyst on my right ovary. After my third child my menstrual cycles were very chaotic, with periods returning every 10 days. My ob/gyn doctor kept convincing me that changing birth control pills will regulate this problem.
- Skin CancerVitamin D can be obtained naturally from two sources: sunlight and dietary consumption. Low levels of vitamin D often present in people that avoid the sun for fear of getting skin cancer, eat a diet deficient in vitamin D, or have a decreased ability to absorb vitamin D due to poor digestion.
- Acne Treatment
- Cyst
- UlcerWhen a patient is on an antacid or an acid blocking drug, they may not even realize that they have an ulcer forming because they won’t feel it due to the lack of stomach acid. Untreated ulcers can actually lead to stomach cancer.
- EczemaAller-Zyme – contains the histamine degrading enzyme amylase. Patients typically combine this product with the Aller-Relief for more acute allergy symptoms. It is best taken on an empty stomach at a dose of 2-3 pills at the first sign of allergic symptoms (runny nose, itchy eyes, eczema or congestion) and dosed again as needed throughout the day if symptoms return. It will often halt these issues very quickly.
- FungusIt has been two years now and I no longer suffer from chronic heart palpitations- thanks to an herbal medication and diet Dr. Aieta prescribed along with meditation, or prayer as I call it. It has also been almost two years since I've had a breakout of hives and I cannot remember the last time I had a cold. I was also able to stop a nail fungus dead in it's tracks without taking a life threatening medication but instead an herbal remedy that works along with my body also prescribed by Dr. Frank. And it doesn't stop there.
- PsoriasisFor example in a person with psoriasis or eczema, the skin becomes that secondary organ of elimination. In the case of asthma or bronchitis it maybe the lungs, or the joints in a person with arthritis. Regardless of the name of the disease, the process is essentially the same.
- Physical TherapyI had been suffering from chronic back pain for about 10 years before I started seeing Dr. Aieta. I was diagnosed with having a mild herniated disc, that my orthopedic doctor said was not bad enough to perform surgury on. He prescibed an anti-inflammatory drug that I have been taking for the past 10 years on a daily basis to help me get through the day. I had been to physical therapy, numerous chiropractors, and massage therapists over the years and only got temporary relief that lasted maybe a day after the appointment.
- Shoulder Pain
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- AllergiesDr. Aieta is one of the best, in my opinion. I’ve been his patient on and off for about 3+ years now. He was recommended to me by my brother in-law’s wife, who got tired of seeing me suffer from being sick all the time. He got me feeling the best I ever felt in my life, 3+ years ago. He stressed the importance of watching my carb intake, and taking all the vitamins as prescribed. When I followed what he asked to a tee, I felt the best I’ve ever felt, in my late 40’s. I was getting constantly sick since the age of 14, and conventional medicine doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong, but said I was immunocompromised. Through allergy testing from Dr. Aieta, I found I was allergic to cow’s milk (primary allergy), eggs (secondary allergy), and yeast (3rd Allergy). I also found out, through blood tests, that I had been suffering from Epstein Barr Virus for years, which was the culprit behind me being immunocompromised. I also found out that I was overproducing a stress hormone called cortisol, due to a lot of tragedy and stress in my life. Unfortunately I let life, personal stress, depression, and an opinion from a conventional medicine cardiologist doctor get in the way, and had lapses in Dr. Aieta’s treatment plan. I am currently suffering from debilitating symptoms, and am looking forward to getting back and permanently sticking to Dr. Aieta’s recommendations, and treatment plan. He’s the only one who has been able to make me feel my best! Dr. Aieta, thank you for always caring for me, and showing unconditional support for me, despite me not always sticking to the treatment plans. I appreciate all you do, very much!