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Welcome to IFSMED Autoimmune Disease and Arthritis Treatment

Every day, someone’s wellness journey beings. At IFSMED our goal is to help every individual, no matter what their challenge, to identify a clear path for achieving optimal health — and to guide them in their quest. As the nation’s first clinic of integrative rheumatology, we extract the best from traditional and alternative therapy and utilize a scientific and holistic common-sense approach to offer highly individualized patient care — and achieve remarkable results. Our unparalleled healthcare is combined with compassion to support our patients every step of the way.  Help…and hope. That’s IFSMED.




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Everyone wants to live well — to live fully. At IFSMED our goal is to help every individual, no matter what your challenge, identify a clear path for achieving optimal health — and to guide you, patiently, in your quest.

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IFSMED IN THE NEWS

Spring 2012 Journal of Gluten Sensitivity Role of Probiotics in Improving Gut Health in Celiac Disease

By: Dr. Alexander Shikhman



Should ultrasound be routinely used in the rheumatologist's office? From Rheumatology News


Dr. Shikhman Nominated for a Gluten-Free Award


The FOGGY (free of gluten) awards are given to those that shine light on the Celiac and Gluten-Free Community. The award founders from Find Me Gluten Free, a gluten-free restaurant finder, nominated Dr. Shikhman in the Doctor of the Year category.


Voting takes place online until April 30th and winners will be announced May 1st as a kickoff to Celiac Disease Awareness Month.


Show your support and appreciation for Dr. Shikhman’s devotion to the gluten-free community and vote at this link http://bit.ly/I0hNxr. You can vote as many times as you’d like.



GLUTEN NATION

Gluten is everywhere, not only in breads, cakes, and cookies, but also in canned soups, prepared meats and cheeses, household products, and many pharmaceutical preparations. Oddly, humans cannot digest gluten. This inability creates a potential problem.

Over 20 million Americans are gluten intolerant, and most don't even know it. If you or someone you love is not feeling well or suffers from chronic pain or disease, you owe it to them and yourself to read this book.