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Dr. Hillary Woodson gaskins, M.D.
Family Practitioner
Dr. Hillary Woodson Gaskins is an INTEGRATIVE Family Practitioner practicing in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Dr. Woodson specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. Never one to live within the edicts and expectations of others, Dr. Woodson’s departure from “traditional” family medicine was solidified when she completed the rigorous and prestigious two-year 1000-hour Fellowship in Integrative Medicine under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Weil at University of Arizona-Tucson. Dr. Woodson has since been branded as THE holistic family doctor of and for the Virgin Islands community. Currently the Owner and Medical Director of the Virgin Islands Center for Integrative Medicine, she teaches the importance of healing and balancing holistic practices with more common allopathic methods.
At the Virgin Islands Center for Integrative Medicine, patients of all ages are encouraged to take full inventory of self, and are privy to a personalized medicinal “template” that, besides traditional Western medicine, includes: acupressure, nutrition, mind-body medicine, prayer, body mechanics, herbology and more.
At the Virgin Islands Center for Integrative Medicine, patients of all ages are encouraged to take full inventory of self, and are privy to a personalized medicinal “template” that, besides traditional Western medicine, includes: acupressure, nutrition, mind-body medicine, prayer, body mechanics, herbology and more.
Dr. Hillary Woodson Gaskins, M.D.
- St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- Accepting new patients
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How does endoscopy confirm celiac?
One of the ways that celiac disease can be confirmed is via biopsy which is done on endoscopy if there is a suspicious looking area
Lost sense of taste?
Question back to you: Did you lose taste to sour, sweet, AND salty? Or just 1 of those? I would assume (in this day/age) that you may have a "false negative" to COVID and work READ MORE
Question back to you: Did you lose taste to sour, sweet, AND salty? Or just 1 of those? I would assume (in this day/age) that you may have a "false negative" to COVID and work on supporting your immune system - zinc, elderberry extract, vitamin C, vitamin D, melatonin. Suck on sour candy - that helps to stimulate salivation.
How painful is a bowel obstruction?
Normal bowels are like a slow flowing creek, always moving. When rocks block the creek, it backs up and overflows onto the land. Imagine that is what is happening in your bowels. READ MORE
Normal bowels are like a slow flowing creek, always moving. When rocks block the creek, it backs up and overflows onto the land. Imagine that is what is happening in your bowels. However, your bowels are ENCLOSED, so when there is overflow due to blockage, it STRETCHES the walls of the bowel.....THAT HURTS because the rocks keep piling up
Can an untreated UTI turn into a kidney infection?
Yes, it's possible. Bacteria gets in and it has to get out. As your body tries to get rid of the bacteria that doesn't belong in your bladder, it tries to push it out and you READ MORE
Yes, it's possible. Bacteria gets in and it has to get out. As your body tries to get rid of the bacteria that doesn't belong in your bladder, it tries to push it out and you urinate more frequently. However, if the bacteria multiplies quickly, they overwhelm the bladder and the outflow, thereby marching UPwards toward the kidney.
When should I see a podiatrist for foot pain?
After you try the following: change your shoes, stretch your muscles/ligaments on your feet, try foot reflexology/massage.
How can I relieve my knee pain?
Start by stretching your low back, strengthening your core muscles and stretching your lower legs. Swimming, yoga, try not to sit as much. If needed, physical therapy or chiropractic READ MORE
Start by stretching your low back, strengthening your core muscles and stretching your lower legs. Swimming, yoga, try not to sit as much. If needed, physical therapy or chiropractic
What does a colitis attack feel like?
Severe pain in your belly, bloating, nausea, loose stools, maybe fever
Can alcohol use cause a kidney infection?
IF it does cause an infection, it is usually due to chronic use and resulting dehydration.
How common is an appendix removal?
Not very common
What type of sugar should diabetics avoid?
Added sugars, concentrated sugars (dried fruit), "high glycemic index" fruits/foods
Stomach issues?
Could be gastritis, colitis. Try a probiotic for 30days.
How to get equal shoulders?
Upper arm strengthening
