by Franca Gardner | May 5, 2026 | Homeopathy, Integrative Health, Patient Education
Homeopathy has been used for more than 200 years and remains part of complementary health care in many communities. It is also scientifically controversial: current high-quality evidence has not established homeopathy as an effective treatment for any specific health...
by Franca Gardner | Apr 7, 2026 | Complex Chronic Illness, Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy is an emerging and controversial complementary treatment. Laboratory research provides biologic reasons for continued study, but clinical evidence is inconsistent and generally low-certainty. Patients deserve a balanced discussion of what is known, what...
by Franca Gardner | Mar 3, 2026 | Integrative Health, Patient Resources
Patient Education • Nutrition • Supplements • Whole-Person Wellness Supplements can be useful when they fill a nutritional gap or address an individual need – but more is not always better. Food, sleep, movement, stress management, and other healthy habits...
by Franca Gardner | Feb 3, 2026 | Complex Chronic Illness, Integrative Health, Patient Resources
You may have seen several providers, completed many tests, and still feel that something is missing. “No answer yet” does not necessarily mean “nothing is wrong.” Complex symptoms can involve several body systems, more than one contributing factor, and a diagnostic...
by Franca Gardner | Jan 6, 2026 | Complex Chronic Illness, Patient Education
Complex symptoms rarely follow a textbook. When several body systems are involved – or symptoms continue despite previous care – experience can help a clinician know what to prioritize, what to question, when testing may help, when to adjust, and when...
