GET WELL is conveniently located in Saint Augustine, Florida. It is an integrative medical practice meaning both conventional and alternative treatments are used to help people achieve optimum health. The medical director, Dr. Pierre Angier, is an osteopathic physician who feels there’s more to practicing medicine than just writing a prescription. His approach is to treat the whole person—not just the symptoms or disease. GET WELL offers a wide variety of services including therapeutic nutrition, IV chelation and disease prevention.
If you have an unusual or challenging medical condition, or just want to feel better, we’re here to help.
People with heart disease are usually given just two options—medications or surgery. But to make an informed decision you need all the facts, including the alternative therapies that are available.
First of all, stents are used far too often. They are helpful in the first few hours after a heart attack to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. They are also indicated when you have angina that doesn’t respond to medication. But let’s be clear, there is no evidence that a stent will reduce your risk of a future heart attack or help you live longer.
So what about bypass surgery? A recent study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine (called the STICH trial) showed that there was no significant difference in longevity between those that had bypass surgery and those that received medication only. In my opinion, for most people the risks of this surgery outweigh the benefits. (more…)
If you are diabetic and have burning pain, numbness or tingling in your legs or feet, you probably have diabetic neuropathy. With this condition the sensory nerves are damaged because of poor circulation. Diabetic neuropathy is very common—and it’s a major cause of foot and leg amputations. Fortunately, there are some natural approaches that are quite effective.
In my last article I described the overuse and potential problems associated with antibiotics. Nonetheless, antibiotics are needed to treat serious infections, and have been shown to be helpful with many other conditions that we don’t usually associate with infections, such as arthritis. (more…)
We all know that antibiotics can save lives, but most of us don’t recognize the risks associated with their use. Here are just some of the problems caused by antibiotics: (more…)
Many people seemed concerned about radiation from airport screening devices, but the amount of radiation exposure is approximately 1/1000th of what you would receive from a chest x-ray—which is considered a very low risk procedure. In fact, you’ll absorb more radiation from flying at altitude than you will from your x-ray security screen.
What you really have to worry about is going to the doctor. Radiation exposure from medical tests has become a major concern recently, with the government finally setting new guidelines for reducing this risk. (more…)
If you suffer from chronic neck pain, you’ve probably already recognized the importance of good posture during the day, but what aboutyour sleeping posture? After all, most of us spend about a third of our time in bed. If you don’t sleep well, or wake up with neck pain or stiffness, it may be due to your pillow. (more…)
Pierre Angier, D.O. announces the relocation of his practice, GET WELL, to 1100 S. Ponce De Leon Blvd in Saint Augustine. Previously located off CR-210, Dr. Angier states the move makes the practice more convenient for his patients, most of whom reside in the area. (more…)
Unless you’re a hermit, you can’t help getting exposed to cold and flu viruses. While I recommend the flu vaccine and get it myself, many people aren’t comfortable with this. And, of course, it doesn’t protect you at all from the common cold. To avoid getting sick, you want to optimize your body’s own defenses. Here are some easy ways to kick your immune system into high gear: (more…)
Vegetarianism is a healthy lifestyle choice, but it can lead to some challenges. This article addresses vitamin B12 deficiency in both vegetarians and other high-risk groups, in particular the elderly and those who have had stomach surgery. Some medications can lead to problems as well. (more…)
