Hello Dear One, If you’re struggling with anxiety or feeling overwhelmed right now, please know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Today we are facing uncertainty and challenges in the world unlike we’ve ever seen. Everyone is grappling with their own unique set of circumstances and concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic. What if I get sick? […]
Welcome Lisa H. Gerardi, MA, Certified Health Coach
Hello Friends, I am pleased to introduce the newest member of the Caring for the Body, PLLC team, Lisa H. Gerardi, MA National Board Certified – Health & Wellness Coach, Functional Medicine & Integrative Nutrition Certified Health Coach. Lisa was trained in a whole systems approach that integrates the principles of Functional Medicine (getting to […]
Got Questions about Functional Medicine? – Join me for a Live Q & A webinar
Hello Friend, I am excited to announce the launch of my monthly webinar series for Q & A on various Functional Medicine topics. My goal is to help you achieve vibrant health, age gracefully and minimize your risk for chronic degenerative diseases. Unlike the conventional medical model, where the patient typically assumes a passive role, […]
Update from Dr. Libert + Pomegranate Yogurt Bark Holiday Recipe
Hello Dear One, Can you believe 2019 is coming to a close? I’ve been reflecting on the evolution of my medical practice over the past decade, and want to take this opportunity to thank YOU for being a part of my journey somewhere along the way. I am especially grateful for ALL of my amazing […]
Meet Dr. Libert & Team at our Open House 9/13/19 in Asheville, NC
Join Cynthia Libert, M.D. and the Caring for the Body, PLLC team for an open house on Friday, September 13, 2019 to learn about our Functional Medicine approach to chronic illness. Dr. Libert is a board certified family physician and diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She specializes in functional medicine, with […]
Joy Prescription #7: Cultivate a Healthy Microbiome
Hello Dear One, it turns out that your mother was right, you are what you eat! Your diet and lifestyle affects the composition of your intestinal microbiome (i.e. the 2-5 pounds of microscopic bacteria, yeast, parasites and viruses that live in your digestive tract) AND your microbiome affects your brain function and overall health. Did […]
My Journey as a Physician & Mother
Hello Dear One, Today I am taking what feels like a big risk to tell you my story. It’s scary to be vulnerable and transparent when society programs us to wear the “I have it all together. My life is perfect” mask. However, I’ve learned that when we are courageous enough to take off our […]
3 Principles for a Happy, Healthy Brain
Hello Dear One, are you suffering with brain fog, chronic fatigue, panic attacks, overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression? You are not alone. Check out these statistics reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. 43.8 Million adults in America experience a mental illness in a given […]
Joy Prescription #6 – Wisdom for Tough Decisions
Hello Dear One, Are you struggling with a difficult decision today? What strategies are you using to make the best decision possible, one that serves the highest good for all parties? I’m in the process of wrestling with some life-altering decisions at present, and have been reflecting on how to make good, God-honoring choices. With […]
7 Tips for Minimizing Stress Over the Holidays
Hello dear ones, it’s especially easy to fall victim to the myth of the perfect woman during the holidays…baking cookies, finding a special gift for everyone in your life, hosting parties, decorating the home, all the while carrying on with your normal hectic routine. When I was a young, working mother with one infant, a […]
