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Dr. Lorraine Parker is a passionate alternative medical practitioner and nutrition expert. She enthusiastically shares her knowledge and years of experience as she consults with patients, teaches students and speaks to audiences world-wide about healthy living, nutrition, fitness, wellness, and aging youthfully.

Dr. Parker has over 20 years of experience treating patients with a wide range of chronic health problems including:

• Metabolic Syndrome
• Arthritis
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Heart Disease
• Osteoporosis
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Depression
• Fibromyalgia
• Mental Decline
• Thyroid Disorders
• Chemical Sensitivity
• Hormonal Imbalances
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Adrenal Dysfunction
• Menopause

After a thorough diagnosis, each patient receives a unique combination of nutrient therapies, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle changes designed to treat the underlying cause of their health problem instead of just treating their symptoms. In this way, she guides her patients to achieve optimal health and wellness.

Dr. Parker received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY (formerly in Old Brookville, NY) and her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, CT. Dr. Parker is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Dr. Parker teaches online nutrition courses for the University of New Mexico and the University of Phoenix.

 

 

 

Dr. Parker’s recent Presentations included these health topics:

Mind Power for Peak Performance – New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Bureau Employee Development Workshop

Stress Management Seminar – University of New Mexico Continuing Education Department

Mind Power for Managing Stress – New Mexico Women’s 7th Annual Trade Fair

Health and Nutrition Workshops – The AIDS Center of Queens County, NY and American Association of Retired Persons, NY

How to Save your Aging Brain – Asheville, NC

Experience the Joy of Aging by Aging Youthfully – Asheville, NC

Understanding and Treating Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome Naturally – Asheville, NC

Understanding and Treating Thyroid Disorders – Hypothyroidism and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease – Asheville, NC

Alternative Therapies for Treating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Asheville, NC

Dr. Parker’s recent Articles included these nutrition topics:

Asheville Citizen Times – Vitamin D: Research shows it’s good for more than your bones

New Life Journal - Super Foods – Almonds and Olive Oil and Are You Burning up Your Body’s Resources Because of Chronic Inflammation?

Senior Magazine - Try Fitness for Life; Preventing Age-Related Macular Degeneration; Creating a Better Brain; Natural Relief for Osteoarthritis;

Natural Living Today – Good Carbs – Bad Carbs and The Soy Dilemma