Entries by Dr. Kelly Baltuska

How to Make Turmeric Paste

Turmeric is a culinary spice that is created from a plant native to South Asia. It is one of the many ingredients in curry and it is what makes mustard yellow. Turmeric’s active ingredient, Curcumin, has an anti-inflammatory medicinal property that rivals medication. Reviewing some 700 studies, Duke University concluded that, “Turmeric outperforms many pharmaceuticals […]

Oil Pulling

The following information is presented in a clinical and theoretical framework. Dr. Baltuska DOES NOT practice Dentistry. This practice is NOT recommended as a replacement to your regular dental hygiene protocol. Oil pulling is a practice dating back thousands of years, having originated with Ayurvedic medicine. This involves rinsing the mouth with 1 or 2 […]

How to make Kombucha with Dr. Kelly Baltuska, DC

Kombucha has been around for more than 2,000 years and has a rich anecdotal history of health benefits that rival the “cure-all” and “the fountain of youth”. It is a fermented tea drink made from a SCOBY which is an acronym for a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. It is one example of Mother […]

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ and the ‘Clean 15’ of Produce

Conventional farming procedures have provided larger yields of produce per harvest, but at what cost? These larger plants have been shown to be nutrient poor and laden with pesticide residues. The suffix “cide” means “to kill”. This is very unfortunate for the health conscious shopper who specifically chooses to buy fruits and vegetables to improve […]

Healthy Lifestyle Modifications

The modern American medical system has become the leading cause of death and injury in the United States. From medical errors to adverse drug reactions to unnecessary procedures, heart disease, cancer deaths and infant mortality, statistics from the most respected medical and scientific journals and investigative reports by the Institutes of Medicine demonstrate that American […]

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Do You Even Breathe?!

One of the simplest ways to improve health right this moment is absolutely free! Breathe deeply to increase oxygen intake, relieve stress, cleanse the body of toxins, improve digestion, alkalize your blood and much more. What’s wrong with how I breathe now? Without the practice of conscious breathing, you may be unaware that you are, in a […]

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Dr. Baltuska’s Sleep Hacks for Optimal Rest

Sleep is every bit as important for optimal health as healthy food, pure water, exercise, prayer and meditation, and Chiropractic adjustments. The human body’s sleep-wake cycle, or circadian rhythm, plays a central role in multiple processes including mood and energy levels, disease progression, weight gain and much more. In Sleep Deprivation, Life is ROUGH! Reaction […]

Doctor Baltuska’s Favorite Sweet 16 Superfoods

“Every time you eat or drink, you choose health or disease” Superfood- A nutrient-rich food that is considered to be especially beneficial to your health and well-being. Research studies help these foods earn their “super” title by demonstrating their positive effects on health. 1. Avocado Voted healthiest food by nutritionists around the world, avocados are […]