Sex Drives and Aging

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06/21/23 • 40 min

Today’s episode is about sex drives and aging, a topic that isn’t talked about enough if you ask me. As we age, certain things are expected to wain - our health, our energy, and our desire for intimacy. But for many people, a healthy sex drive is very important, both for themselves, and their relationships. According to a recent study of adults between the ages of 65 and 80 years old, more than 50 percent of men and 30 percent of women reported being sexually active - and in truth, more might want to be.
But even if that’s true, having a conversation with your doctor about sex in your 60s and beyond might feel awkward and uncomfortable for many. And that’s why we’ve put this episode together today, with some great experts and plenty of knowledge to help get you - and your libido - where you want to be.
With me in the studio are Dr. Anthony Pascucci and Dr. Mary Tracey from our practice, Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Connecticut.
Dr. Pascucci is a Naturopathic Physician with a focus on gastrointestinal disorders, men’s health issues, and chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and diabetes. He honors the power of the mind and body to heal using traditional naturopathic techniques married with modern functional medicine testing and clinical nutrition.
Dr. Tracey is also a Naturopathic Physician whose areas of focus include women’s health, pain management, and chronic disease intervention. She is passionate about the inner workings of the human body and utilizes methods that promote long-term states of health and wellness for her patients.
Additional resources mentioned in the show:
www.menopause.org
www.isswsh.org

Here on Your Health Toolkit, we often talk about how conventional and naturopathic medicine can play complementary roles in our overall health. We call this “collaborative medicine” and through the work that we do at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, we are able to give people the knowledge and the tools they need to feel great every single day. If you’re interested in learning more, head over to our website or follow us on Facebook or Instagram for information, articles, and resources to take the guesswork out of your health.
Your Health Toolkit is a podcast presented for general information and educational purposes only. The discussions presented by Dr. Lauren Young and the show’s guests should not be considered medical advice but rather a conversation starter with your doctor. Everyone’s body is unique, and we recommend having a discussion with your personal healthcare team before trying anything discussed on the show.

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Ticks and Lyme Disease

If you are in the Northeast or upper Midwest areas of the United States, you’re probably more familiar with Lyme disease than most people.

With all the research and new information that we have access to, there is still a lot of confusion around Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, especially because the symptoms mirror so many other common medical issues.

So what do we know about Lyme, how can we protect ourselves from tick-borne illnesses, and what steps can we take for prevention? That's what we are going to be talking about today.

In the studio for this conversation are Dr. Tonya Pasternak and Dr. Craig Fasullo from Collaborative Natural Health Partners here in Connecticut.

Dr. Pasternak is a Naturopathic Physician who is passionate about finding the root cause of disease and values taking time to create customized treatment plans for each patient, utilizing a blend of nutrition, botanical medicine, and craniosacral therapy. In addition to treating conditions related to the immune, endocrine, and digestive systems, Dr. Pasternak is our resident expert in the field of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Dr. Fasullo is also a Naturopathic Physician who addresses a broad range of conditions, including gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal pain, endocrine/hormone imbalance, and men’s health. He is a huge advocate for hands-on physical medicine, incorporating years of training in diverse modalities including osteopathic manipulation, structural integration, Bowen therapy, and myofascial technique to treat both acute and chronic pain conditions, improving quality of life without resorting to drugs or surgery.

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Naturopathic Care for Kids

For today’s show, we’re changing gears a bit to focus on one of the most important aspects of our wellness and longevity - our kids.
If you’re a parent, you probably work pretty hard to keep your children healthy. But with everything from your typical school and playground germs to some of the more serious pediatric illnesses, it can be hard to know what’s best.
Because so many of our own patients have asked us how to care for their kids the natural way, we decided to do a show about it and we have some great experts to lead the way.
In the studio are APRN Andrew Lauzier and Naturopathic Physician Dr. Carissa Fioritto from our practice, Collaborative Natural Health Partners in Connecticut.
Andrew provides primary care across the practice and is passionate about integrative and holistic care for both adults and children. He is the dad of one little boy.
Dr. Fioritto is a Naturopathic Physician who focuses her practice on digestive disorders and hormonal health including chronic fatigue, dermatologic conditions, anti-aging, and stress management. She is also a mom to two little ones.
We mention a few resources during our chat that you can access right here. EWG.org lists the dirty dozen fruits and vegetables, plus has great information on sunscreen ingredients. HealthyChildren.org is an excellent website powered by the American Association of Pediatricians.