为人母亲从来不是易事，但这无疑是世界上最神圣的工作。为了感谢您无私的付出，现在正是好好照顾自己（或是您敬爱的母亲！）的最佳时机。以下我们将分享快速恢复肌肤健康的专业秘诀！本文将深入探讨拥有健康光泽肌肤的科学方法。

静脉点滴疗法

静脉点滴（IV drips）能带来多重美容效益。这种疗法能直接将关键营养素输送至血液系统，大幅提升吸收效率。现代人普遍面临维他命缺乏问题，而日常生活压力更会加剧这种状况。营养不足常表现为肌肤暗沉、脱发、指甲脆弱等外在症状。传统护肤品如面霜、精华和洁面产品仅能提供表面暂时性改善，无法解决体内营养缺乏的根本问题。此外，许多口服维他命和补充剂不仅吸收率低，还可能刺激消化系统。相较之下，静脉点滴能确保营养素被高效吸收，真正实现「由内而外的美丽蜕变」。

静脉点滴的最大优势在于其即时效果，改善几乎立即可见。 24小时内就能观察到肌肤质地和光泽的显著提升，使肌肤更加水润饱满，同时获得排毒和修复所需的关键营养。相较于可能产生副作用且需要术后护理的填充剂和肉毒杆菌素等美容程序，静脉点滴疗法完全安全，除日常基础护理外几乎无需特别照护。这也是为什么许多演员会在重要活动前选择此疗法，而新娘们也特别青睐在婚礼前接受疗程，确保在大日子当天展现最佳状态。

静脉点滴对肌肤的潜在效益包括：

• 显著改善色素沉淀问题
• 深度滋养与修复受损肌肤
• 使肌肤触感更加细致光滑
• 赋予肌肤自然健康光泽
• 有效收缩粗大毛孔
• 预防暗疮形成并淡化痘印
• 延缓肌肤老化过程

关键营养素解析

均衡饮食始终是健康的基础。但针对性补充某些关键营养素能进一步优化肌肤状态。

• 胶原蛋白

作为维持肌肤紧致度的核心成分，胶原蛋白在40-50岁荷尔蒙水平下降导致皮肤弹性减弱时尤为重要。此外，胶原蛋白还能：维持软骨结构完整性，保护关节健康。以及作为构成骨骼的主要基质，帮助保持骨密度。

• 谷胱甘肽

这种由细胞自然产生的强效抗氧化剂，由谷氨酰胺、甘氨酸和半胱氨酸三种氨基酸组成。当肝脏因不良饮食或酒精摄取过量而承受氧化压力时，谷胱甘肽会被大量消耗，可能导致脂肪肝等问题。其浓度也会随年龄增长自然下降。提升谷胱甘肽水平能：增强身体抗氧化防御系统、强化肝脏解毒功能。

• 维他命C

作为强效抗氧化剂，维他命C能：预防紫外线导致的皮肤损伤、作为合成胶原蛋白的必要辅因子。而缺乏维他命C可能导致：皮肤粗糙干燥、毛发生长异常、伤口愈合迟缓、皱纹形成加剧。

一项针对56名患者的研究证实，连续8周补充含维他命A、C、E和前花青素的复方营养素，能安全有效地改善皮肤色素沉淀问题。

在这个特别的母亲节，何不将这项专业疗程纳入您的自我护理计划？或是将这份「光彩礼物」赠予您生命中最伟大的母亲，用最实际的方式表达您的感恩之情。

随着疫情持续发展，越来越多康复者开始出现各种长期后遗症状。虽然目前医学界尚未找到根治新冠肺炎的方法，但已有数种功能性治疗方式能有效缓解这些持续性症状。本文将详细说明新冠肺炎常见的慢性症状，并提供经临床验证的功能性治疗方案，帮助您在这段康复期提升生活品质。

新冠肺炎的急性症状已广为人知，但关于病毒造成的长期影响，医学界仍在持续研究中。值得注意的是，大量康复者回报出现持续数周甚至数月的后遗症状，这些被统称为「长新冠」的症状主要包括：

• 极度疲劳与体力不支
• 脑雾（认知功能障碍）（1）
• 记忆力明显衰退（2）
• 呼吸急促与气短
• 持续性咳嗽
• 味觉与嗅觉异常
• 关节疼痛与不适
• 荷尔蒙失衡与月经紊乱

针对长期新冠症状的功能性治疗方案

虽然新冠肺炎的长期影响机制尚待厘清，但众多患者正饱受慢性疲劳、脑雾等持续症状困扰。虽然没有一体适用的解决方案，但以下功能性治疗方法已证实能带来显著改善：

• 免疫调节补充剂例如维他命C与锌：强化免疫系统功能
• NAD+（烟酰胺腺嘌呤二核苷酸）：提升细胞能量代谢，改善精神清晰度（3）
• 高效抗氧化剂：减轻病毒引发的慢性发炎反应
• 生活方式调整，例如渐进式运动训练、充足且高品质的睡眠、正念冥想等压力管理技巧、均衡营养饮食计划

虽然目前尚无法完全根治长期新冠症状，但透过适当的功能性治疗，能有效协助身体：清除残留病毒片段、调节免疫系统过度反应、减轻慢性发炎症状、 逐步恢复最佳生理状态。我们建议您预约机能医学专家咨询，根据您的具体症状组合，量身定制最适合的个人化治疗方案。透过系统性的功能医学评估与治疗，大多数长新冠患者的症状都能获得显著改善。

References:

1. Douaud, G., Lee, S., Alfaro-Almagro, F. et al. SARS-CoV-2 is associated with changes in brain structure in UK Biobank. Nature (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04569-5
2. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/media-resources/science-in-5/episode-47—post-COVID-19-condition?gclid=CjwKCAjw6dmSBhBkEiwA_W-EoGtvVNwNCeyyUgbKEAgDunzLmULnMmbW7h3qPjV4Rx8Ba83945RoIBoC9kAQAvD_BwE
3. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/long-term-effects/index.html

Disclaimer:

This article is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The information is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in general or for any specific condition and should not be treated as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. No doctor-patient relationship is established as a result of the provision of this information and disclaims any obligation, responsibility or liability of whatever nature for any loss, damage, costs or expenses (whether direct, indirect or consequential) arising from or in respect of this content.

Dr See Yunn Ho 

Dr Ho See Yunn is a Physician with more than 15 years experience. She is board certified in both Singapore and Hong Kong and received her specialization in Family Medicine from Singapore. She also received her Advanced Fellowship in Functional and Nutritional Medicine and Peptide certification from the American Academy of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Ho is trained and certified under Dr. Walsh’s advanced nutrient therapy protocols that use personalized nutrient treatment strategies to treat patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

复活节长假期将至，正是进行自我疗愈的黄金时机——特别是当你最近状态未如理想时！患病期间，身体急需额外支援才能重回正轨。

不同病毒虽有相异特性，但若你正从病毒感染中恢复，体内的抗氧化物质正被急速消耗！若不及时补充，不仅症状加剧、病程延长，更可能引发严重或慢性后遗症。

本文将深入探讨抗氧化剂在疾病康复中的关键作用，并结合最新新冠肺炎研究，剖析感染应对策略。

抗氧化剂的双重功效

当细胞对抗病毒等外来入侵者时，会产生活性氧物质（ROS）。这些如同「微型手榴弹」的物质能诱导病毒细胞死亡，虽有助消灭病原体，却也难免误伤自身细胞[1]。抗氧化剂的首要功能就是中和ROS等自由基的伤害，保护我们的细胞[2]。

抗氧化剂不仅是防护盾，更是主动出击的战士。如谷胱甘肽及其前体NAC（乙醯半胱氨酸）便展现出抑制病毒复制的功效。一篇新冠肺炎研究综述指出：「值得注意的是，唯一病情严重且谷胱甘肽显著降低的患者仍处于危重状态，而其他维持中高谷胱甘肽水平的患者均已康复。」[3] 学者推测，随年龄增长而自然下降的抗氧化水平，可能是长者易出现新冠重症的关键因素[4]。

短期而言，抗氧化剂能减轻患病时的不适感——须知许多症状如疼痛、肿胀、发烧、流鼻水等，其实源自身体防御机制而非病毒本身。长期来看，抵抗ROS伤害更能预防多种慢性退化性疾病，包括癌症、呼吸系统、神经退行性及消化系统疾病[2]。

三大抗氧化来源

抗氧化剂可透过体内合成或外部补充获取，以下三种途径能有效提升水平：

1. 均衡饮食， 摄取富含健康脂肪和彩色蔬果的饮食，可增加维他命C、E及多酚等强效植物化合物[2]。研究显示，以健康植物性食物为主的高质量饮食，能降低新冠肺炎感染风险与严重程度[5]。
2. 口服补充剂， 若饮食不规律或营养不足，可考虑口服抗氧化剂。例如： 10万IU高剂量维他命D能强化患者呼吸功能[2] 525毫克姜黄素配2.5毫克胡椒碱（黑椒成分），助新冠患者血氧饱和度维持94%以上[6]
3. 静脉注射治疗， 静脉输注抗氧化剂能加速康复。以静脉维他命C为例，其抗氧化特性可用于对抗呼吸系统感染中的「细胞因子风暴」（一种危及生命的全身性炎症反应）[7]。这正是多国将高剂量静脉维他命C纳入住院新冠患者治疗方案，并持续进行临床试验的原因[8]。

抗氧化剂一览

抗氧化剂种类繁多且功能各异，包括维他命、氨基酸、植物化学物（如多酚和类胡萝卜素），甚至褪黑激素等荷尔蒙。我们精选几种顶尖抗氧化剂及其应用方式：

• 谷胱甘肽^9-10

作为人体「抗氧化大师」，谷胱甘肽是呼吸道疾病康复的关键角色。虽然人体能自行合成，但患病期间极易耗竭，而维持高水平对抑制病毒复制至关重要。研究显示，谷胱甘肽不足的新冠患者预后较差。每周静脉输注谷胱甘肽，既能快速补充存量，也有助消除残留病毒活动与症状。

• N-乙醯半胱氨酸（NAC）¹¹

这种氨基酸衍生物是合成谷胱甘肽的前体，能有效增强抗病毒能力。 2020年科学综述指出：「NAC价格低廉、毒性极低、获FDA批准多年，有望改善新冠肺炎治疗策略。」可安全透过静脉注射、口服或吸入方式补充。

• 高剂量维他命C ^7,8,12

预防坏血病只需每日75-90毫克，但若要减轻ROS引起的炎症、保护肺组织及降低感染扩散风险，则需更高剂量。治疗级剂量的维他命C建议透过静脉输注，因肠道难以吸收足够剂量。目前多国正研究高剂量静脉维他命C对新冠治疗的成效。

这个长假期，正是运用抗氧化力量对抗病毒残余伤害的最佳时机！

欢迎联系我们的专业团队，量身订制最适合你的康复方案，释放健康潜能。

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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Learn more about COVID-19 in Hong Kong.

在之前的文章中，我们已探讨过即使完成新冠疫苗接种，持续强化免疫系统仍至关重要（详见全文）。人体免疫功能的优劣取决于多项健康指标，从营养摄取到运动习惯皆涵盖其中。要全面增强免疫防御力，必须采取整合式的生活型态策略。

让我们深入解析健康免疫系统的关键要素！

运动调节

研究证实，每周进行3次中等强度运动可能是最佳免疫处方[1-3]。规律运动能：降低慢性炎症反应、减少压力荷尔蒙（皮质醇）分泌、透过增加白血球循环来强化免疫监测功能，由于白血球肩负对抗感染的重任，这些免疫细胞的活性对于快速抵御病原体入侵至关重要。

运动还能显著提升巨噬细胞和淋巴细胞活性（透过I型干扰素IFN-I途径）。考虑到新冠病毒会特异性抑制IFN-I活性，维持规律运动习惯可能有助降低感染风险及疾病严重程度[2]。

值得关注的是，研究发现经常运动者在接受桑拿疗法时，所获得的免疫增强效果明显优于缺乏运动者[4]！⁴

精神健康

心理健康状态是整体健康（特别是免疫机能）的核心组成。统合分析显示，患有抑郁症、焦虑症、物质滥用和精神分裂症等心理疾病的新冠患者，其死亡率显著较高[5]。即便未达临床诊断标准，长期处于社交孤立、孤独感或慢性压力状态，同样会削弱免疫防御力[6,7]。

现阶段已有丰富的线上资源、专业书籍和行动应用程式可协助建立自我照护习惯，必要时亦可寻求专业心理咨询服务。

改善睡眠

人生约三分之一时间用于睡眠，其对健康的重要性不言而喻。大量研究一致表明，每晚睡眠少于6小时会导致：T淋巴细胞数量减少、自然杀手细胞（NK）活性降低、端粒长度缩短、炎症标记物（C反应蛋白和IL-6）浓度上升。与每日睡7-8小时者相比，睡眠不足5小时者出现鼻塞和呼吸道感染的机率明显增加[8]。

充足睡眠不仅能降低感染风险，更能优化疫苗接种后的免疫反应效果[9]。

营养管理

来自日常饮食或专业补充剂的关键营养素，为所有细胞（包含免疫系统）提供运作能量[10]。研究指出，以高品质植物性食物为主的饮食模式，与较低的新冠感染风险及疾病严重度密切相关[11]。

特别重要的免疫调节营养素包括：维他命A（3000-5000 IU）、维他命C（1000-2000 mg）、维他命D（2000 IU）、锌（30 mg）。这些营养素能有效预防呼吸道感染、调控炎症反应，并支持白血球生成与功能[12-14]。在某些国家，静脉注射维他命C已被纳入住院新冠患者的标准治疗方案，目前更有临床试验正在评估高剂量静脉维他命C的治疗潜力[15]。

若想进一步提升免疫防御，可考虑补充强效抗氧化剂谷胱甘肽。研究显示，谷胱甘肽缺乏可能是导致新冠重症和住院的独立风险因子[16]。了解更多新冠相关营养资讯请点击此处。

欢迎联系我们的专业团队，获取各项免疫支持服务，包含：静脉营养疗法、红外线桑拿、个人化营养咨询、药用级营养补充方案。

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我们明白——静脉点滴听起来颇为严肃。但实际上这是全球最安全、最广泛应用的治疗方式之一。每日有数百万人透过静脉点滴改善健康状态。我们认为这是一种兼具科学实证与多元效用的身体滋养方式。

静脉注射疗法的背景

若您联想到白色病房与匆忙护士扎针的场景，这并不意外。静脉点滴技术最早于1883年英国霍乱疫情期间发表，其历史悠久程度超乎想像。此后因其卓越的适用性、个人化程度与操作便利性，彻底改变医疗保健领域。

新冠肺炎疫苗接种率正急速上升，但不少人仍对免疫力变化及感染风险存有疑问。本文综合多家权威卫生机构资讯，解析新冠肺炎「突破性感染」与免疫机制。

COVID-19疫苗如何运作？ [1]¹

所有新冠肺炎疫苗均透过引发对病毒特定成分的免疫反应来发挥作用。当接触新冠病毒时，免疫细胞能迅速识别并发动攻击。需特别注意，疫苗无法完全阻止病毒接触人体。

不同疫苗技术路径的差异：

• mRNA疫苗（复必泰/莫德纳）：含有病毒遗传物质，能指导细胞制造无害的病毒蛋白，完成任务后遗传物质会自然分解
• Protein subunit vaccines (vaccines under development) 蛋白质次单位疫苗（研发中）：含有新冠病毒的无害蛋白片段
• 病毒载体疫苗（强生）：以改造过的病毒携带新冠病毒物质，指导细胞制造特定蛋白后，遗传物质会自然分解

国际妇女节快乐！谨此向所有坚强而美丽的女性致意。今日我们不仅庆祝女性身份，更表彰全球女性在文化、政治和社会经济领域的卓越成就。女性特质既蕴含力量又包容脆弱，既需要勇气亦懂得奉献。

当代女性常需同时肩负多重角色——企业领袖、母亲、女儿与妻子。难怪许多女性步入四五十岁后，因长期照顾他人而忽略自身健康，陷入精力耗竭的困境。值此妇女节，特别梳理五大女性健康问题及对应营养策略：

代谢与体重管理

四十岁后女性常面临代谢减缓，导致体重增加、胰岛素阻抗、胆固醇与血压升高等问题。建议检测关键代谢指标：胰岛素、血糖、血脂与甲状腺功能。饮食需控制糖分与碳水化合物，多摄取彩色蔬果中的植物营养素与抗氧化剂，从油脂丰富鱼类获取Omega-3，并透过橄榄油、坚果补充单元不饱和脂肪。有氧运动助于燃烧脂肪；保健营养品可选：调控血糖的黄连素、管理胆固醇的植物固醇与Omega-3、稳定血压的镁与硝酸盐，维护心脏健康的白藜芦醇与辅酶Q10。

女性荷尔蒙失衡

四十岁起女性将面临荷尔蒙下降征兆：夜醒频繁、水肿与腹部肥胖。近五十岁围绝经期时，经期变短且不规律。此时潮热现象开始出现，当进入雌激素锐减的更年期，症状可能加剧影响睡眠。建议透过饮食与营养补充延缓荷尔蒙衰退：多摄取彩色蔬果中的多酚类、坚果中的单元不饱和脂肪、鱼油中的Omega-3抗发炎；有机大豆的植物雌激素能缓解雌激素下降症状；月见草油、姜黄素与Omega-3有助对抗炎症反应。

甲状腺功能异常

近年越来越多年轻女性确诊桥本氏甲状腺炎（自体免疫性甲状腺疾病）。甲状腺功能低下症状包括：体重增加、脱发、畏寒与经期紊乱。常规检查若仅检测游离甲状腺素（FT4）或促甲状腺激素（TSH）可能显示正常，但完整甲状腺检测会显示抗体偏高。此时需处理肠漏症、重金属毒性或食物敏感问题。压力导致的皮质醇变化也会影响甲状腺功能，建议采取高抗氧化饮食，缺碘者补充碘质。减压运动与适应原草本（如南非醉茄与红景天）有助维持皮质醇平衡；巴西坚果中的硒则能控制甲状腺抗体。

调整生育能力

随着职场成就提升，女性生育年龄逐渐推迟。然而卵子质量随年龄下降，加上工作压力、环境毒素与荷尔蒙失衡，使受孕难度增加。

除了均衡饮食，建议补充抗氧化剂与健康脂肪：摄取彩色蔬果中的植物营养素，酪梨、坚果中的单元不饱和脂肪。

若遇生育困难，应检测荷尔蒙水平、甲状腺功能、子宫内膜异位与多囊卵巢综合症。

提升卵子质量的抗氧化营养品包括：N-乙酰半胱氨酸、维他命C与E、谷胱甘肽及槲皮素。

预防乳腺癌

近年乳腺癌发病率持续上升，平均每八位女性就有一生可能确诊。虽好发于50岁后，但各年龄层皆可能罹患。早期发现预后良好，建议定期自我检查与临床筛检，尤其有家族史与基因倾向者。

肥胖女性风险较高，环境中的有机污染物与外源性雌激素也会增加风险。预防建议：采用高抗氧化饮食对抗细胞氧化损伤；选择有机无激素肉类避免外源性激素；避免塑料容器，改用玻璃或无BPA材质。促进雌激素代谢可多摄取高纤维十字花科蔬菜，补充西兰花苗萃取物或DIM（二吲哚甲烷）。

在庆祝女性成就的同时，让我们暂停忙碌脚步，重新审视自身健康。唯有保持最佳身体状态，我们才能更好地照顾家庭，在事业领域再创高峰。

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Dr See Yunn Ho 

Dr Ho See Yunn is a Physician with more than 15 years experience. She is board certified in both Singapore and Hong Kong and received her specialization in Family Medicine from Singapore. She also received her Advanced Fellowship in Functional and Nutritional Medicine and Peptide certification from the American Academy of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Ho is trained and certified under Dr. Walsh’s advanced nutrient therapy protocols that use personalized nutrient treatment strategies to treat patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Miles Price

Functional Medicine Practitioner & Clinical Nutritionist

M.Sc Nutritional Therapy, Post-Grad Diploma Functional Medicine Institute of functional medicine & functional medicine University

Miles Price

Functional Medicine Practitioner & Clinical Nutritionist

M.Sc Nutritional Therapy, Post-Grad Diploma Functional Medicine Institute of functional medicine & functional medicine University

Elena Kisel

Registered Counsellor & Clinical Hypnotherapist

Masters in Professional Counselling, Advanced Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy and
Behavioural Change (BSCH, HKPCA)

There are multiple roles that a woman has to juggle – mother, wife, career woman. There is also the social stress of having to look good and maintain a slim figure. It is not surprising that when a woman reaches her 40s-50s, she will be suffering from burn-out, and to make matters worse, she is having to suffer from declining hormones causing hot flushes, poor sleep, and mood swings.

In celebration of International Women’s Day in March, I would like to salute all the wonderful women out there and also share my top 5 nutritional supplements that would keep a woman functioning optimally – to maintain an optimal immune system, an optimal hormone balance and to look good both inside and out.

维他命D

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin but also a hormone by itself. Dietary sources come from fatty fishes, fish oils, eggs and dairy products. It can also be obtained from sun exposure but often times when we are indoors we lack Vitamin D absorption from the sun.

It is important for maintaining a healthy immune system, and is also important for building healthy bones and a healthy cardiovascular system. Studies have also show vitamin D in women to be protective against breast cancer.

The recommended dosage for adult women is 4000-6000 i.u daily depending on weight and health.

Broccoli Sprout Extract

A number of studies have shown that a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower can be beneficial to your health. Researchers have isolated a key component of broccoli called sulforaphane, which may have many protective properties, including stimulating enzymes in the body.

Sulforaphanes enhances the liver’s detoxification capacity, helps fight oxidative stress and provides antioxidant support. For the women, sulforaphanes provide an important pathway for detoxification of estrogen in the liver as overaccumulation of estrogen in the body can also lead to problems like breast and ovarian cysts, fibroids and endometriosis etc.

胶原蛋白

Who doesn’t want better skin? Collagen is the answer to maintaining tight and firm skin, especially pertinent when we reach the age of 40s-50s with declining hormones causing the skin to lose its elasticity and to sag.

In addition, collagen helps maintain healthy joint function by maintaining the integrity of your cartilage, which protects your joints. It is also an important nutrient for maintaining good bone density as bones are made up of collagen.

谷胱甘肽

Glutathione is an antioxidant produced in cells. It’s comprised largely of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine. Glutathione is depleted when the liver has lots of oxidative stress from poor diet and nutrition or alcohol drinking which can lead to problems like fatty liver disease. It can also decline with age. Improving glutathione levels helps our body fight against oxidative stress and also enhances our liver’s ability to detoxify toxins from our environment.

Probiotics

Many women suffer from gut issues like frequent bloating and constipation often from stress or poor diet and lack of water intake. Maintaining a healthy gut is important for our immune system, keeps our mood and brain in balance, and proper bowel movements is important to help excrete estrogen from our body. Take a good probiotic to maintain good bowel flora and maintain a healthy immune system in the gut.

So here you have it, these are the top 5 nutritional supplements I would like to share with all the wonderful women out there to help maintain optimal health from 5 areas: boosting your immunity, keeping hormone balance, enhancing detoxification, maintain a healthy gut and good skin health.

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Dr See Yunn Ho 

Dr Ho See Yunn is a Physician with more than 15 years experience. She is board certified in both Singapore and Hong Kong and received her specialization in Family Medicine from Singapore. She also received her Advanced Fellowship in Functional and Nutritional Medicine and Peptide certification from the American Academy of Anti-Ageing and Regenerative Medicine. Dr Ho is trained and certified under Dr. Walsh’s advanced nutrient therapy protocols that use personalized nutrient treatment strategies to treat patients with behavior disorders, ADHD, autism, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s Disease.