Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is more than just an inconvenience — it can affect taste, digestion, sleep, and even dental health.
Whether caused by radiation therapy, autoimmune conditions like Sjögren’s syndrome, or medications, a lack of saliva impacts overall well-being and quality of life.
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Acupuncture has been studied
By Dr. Valerie Daverio, D.O.M. – Daverio Functional Medicine & Acupuncture, Sarasota
Nourishing the Body in Autumn
In Chinese Medicine, autumn is the season of the Lungs and Large Intestine — a time to turn inward, slow down, and nourish the body’s delicate balance between moisture and dryness.
As the air
By Dr. Valerie Daverio, D.O.M. — Sarasota Acupuncture & Functional Medicine
Discover the Art of Natural Beauty
In a world full of injectables and invasive cosmetic procedures, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture offers a refreshingly natural way to rejuvenate your skin—while also balancing your inner health.
At Daverio Health in Sarasota, I perform every skin needling (microneedling) treatment with precision and care. My approach combines gentle, shallow needle depths (never exceeding 1.0 mm) with restorative serums containing hyaluronic acid and Green Apple stem cell extract—plus custom herbal infusions—to achieve smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin with minimal downtime.
At Daverio Functional Medicine & Acupuncture, we often see how stress throws digestion—and overall well-being—out of balance. This post shines a light on how acupuncture works holistically to support digestive health, ease stress, and even enhance sleep quality—and why a growing body of science backs this up.
At Daverio Functional Medicine & Acupuncture, we understand how deeply stress and poor sleep can affect your health—impacting mood, digestion, immune response, and overall well-being. In this post, we’ll explore how acupuncture offers a gentle, evidence-backed path to restoring calm and promoting restful sleep.
Ear aches can be uncomfortable, disruptive, and—when they strike children—stressful for the whole family. While conventional treatments have their place, many patients are seeking natural, time-tested solutions that can work alongside or in place of pharmaceuticals. One formula I’ve relied on in my clinical practice is Bupleurum & Angelica, a high-quality liquid herbal
There’s no bad time to have a strong immune system. Like nature, your body has the built-in ability to protect and heal itself — and it all happens through your immune system.
Research shows that a healthy, well-functioning immune system is your best defense against most common illnesses. However, modern life
If you’re looking for a natural, effective way to smooth fine lines, reduce wrinkles, and restore your skin’s youthful glow, microneedling might be the solution you’ve been searching for. At Daverio Functional Medicine & Acupuncture in South Sarasota, microneedling is one of our most popular non-invasive treatments for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.
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