Dr. Vasu Brown
Integrative Medicine
St Petersburg, FL
36 years experience female
Locations
OMazing Marijuana Doctor
St Petersburg, FL
Address
7525 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, OMazing Marijuana Doctor, St Petersburg, FL, US
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Vasu K Brown, MD, LADC-1 Recovery Coach and Medical Marijuana Card Evaluations
St Petersburg, FL
About
Bio
Cannabis Recovery Coach, Medical Cannabis for Addiction, Pain and Research on Homepathic Cannabinoids dosing
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Integrative Medicine
Addiction Medicine
Anti-Aging Medicine
Pain Management
Wound care
Licenses
United States: Florida, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Tamil
Doctor Q&A
1.1K Answers
27K Agrees
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
B2: B2 - riboflavin will help heal mouth sores. Methionine is a Amino Acid helps heal collagen. Take at night glutamine 2gm daily will also heal the inter... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Use nac, milk thistle, b vitamins, betaine hcl for detox and finish with liver/gall bladder flush.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Velcro shoes: Velcro or cardiac shoes has expandable strap to help with edema.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Wound honey: If you can buy get medihoney to area cover with advanced healing dsg by johnson and johnson. If it is tough to cover the area just use medihoney three... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Gall bladder: Gall bladder issues cause indigestion with feeling of bloating - water retention is a sign of liver stress / dysfunction. First start with betaine hcl... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Colitis: If colon is inflamed will hurt will fecal matter passes through - use choline or phosphadylcholine with bromelein to relieve pain and limonene 2-3 dro... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Improves weight loss: Study done - one group was given 2000 mg of carnitine, and the other a placebo. In the placebo group, the average weight loss after 12 weeks was one p... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
B2: Take orally b2 - riboflavin and glutamine supplements to heal the mucosa quicker.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Need adrenal support: Need adaptogen these are specific herbs and minerals to adapt the body for ongoing stress and usually adrenals gets depleted by lack of adaptogen - we... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Kinesio taping: Treatment for the causes of bone spurs may include physical therapy, stretching, deep tissue massage and weight loss programs attempting to reduce the... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Dayquil does not cause drowsiness - so it is ok to drive.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Coping skills: Cognitive therapy seeks to help the patient overcome difficulties by identifying and changing dysfunctional thinking, behavior, and emotional response... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Reduce risk: Research indicates obesity adversely affects the chances of conceiving a baby and carrying it full term, but weight loss of as little as 5% can improv... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects brain and spinal cord
you can read in-depth info at
http://nationalmssociety.Org.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Smell Problem effect: The tongue can detect only sweet, salty, sour, and bitter tastes. Much of what is perceived as "taste" is actually smell. People who have taste proble... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Thyroid issues: People who tend to have weight in thigh area have issues with thyroid - if you take orally iodine supplement and take over the counter thyroid medicat... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Familydoctor.org: Here is the website http://familydoctor.Org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/exercise-fitness/injury-rehab/rotator-cuff-exercises.Html.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Need glutathione: Our body makes glutathione but if energy needs are high we deplete this quicker taking orally vit b6 and supplement glutathione will help the pain. Gl... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Cold effect: The cilia which moves and clears gets stuck/not move when it is very cold more common to have runny nose the tear duct is doing the same i'n your situ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Flax seeds good for muscle aches and fibromyalgia, fish oil good as anti-inflammatory.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Herniation: When you have symptoms involving nerves like tingling it is strongly suggestive of herniation you may need MRI to confirm see your doctor who can orde... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Poor digestion: Poor digestion is the main cause of tummy pain, the other cause - sugar, alcohol, parasites, food allergies.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Protein indigestion: Protein non digested putrifies and creates Lactic Acid which burns -pain will be severe if you had consumed sugary foods i'n addition take orally leci... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Rhinophyma: The word rhinophyma is derived from the greek word “rhis” meaning nose and “phyma” meaning growth. Commonly rosacea is referred to as the main cause o... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Protein: High protein content in urine causes strong smell - lower your protein intake and use either otc protease before meals or prescription Creon to improv... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Walk-fit: Walk-fit has removable arch support can insert into sandal -available for $20.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
B2: B2 - riboflavin will help heal mouth sores. Methionine is a Amino Acid helps heal collagen. Take at night glutamine 2gm daily will also heal the inter... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Serenity starts in: It is not situations that creates happiness. It is our inner serenity. The great thing about human beings are our ability to create what we want and t... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Albinism vs vitiligo: If you are born with a genetic mutation that prevents production of melanin (and other pigments), then you are an albino and have albinism. If you beg... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Beautiful mind: Watch the movie beautiful mind - actions speak louder if that person can engage well in day to day activity and understand consequences of behavior th... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Fungal infection: It is a sign of fungal infection and it is also happening in gut. Use epsom salt soak daily for 3 months. Locally apply antifungal cream daily. Orally... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Adrenal support: Take adhs (vasopressin) 2 pills in the morning to support adrenals - will take away fatigue.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
5 things: Gut need 5 things - water, salt, oil, bulk and fiber.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Lung meridian: Bulbous nose is disharmony in lung and large intestine meridian - medicine calls this rhinophyma - advanced state of lung disease. By surgical procedu... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Shiitake mushroom: Beta glucans in mushroom relax blood vessels and lower bp. The other product that helps are essential fatty acids, phytonutrients like beta sitosterol... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Yes: Botanically, coconuts are most closely related to other palms and betel nuts. They come from coconut palm trees and are not closely related to most ot... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How did people stay thin when they ate biscuit and sausage gravy, 2 eggs, milk, juice every morning?
Dr. Vasu Brownanswered
Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Yes plus: You can work it off. Still you need to process the fats - makes sure you take carnitine and Niacin - the first one will turn sugars into health HDL in... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Butter: Butter as clarified butter is healthier than salt.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
No: People being treated by prescription can become dependent but not addicted.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Alkaline foods: Learn about epigenomes you can turn them on by eating foods that supply methyl groups - here is to learn more - http://learn.Genetics.Utah.Edu/content... Read More
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Olive oil: Olive oil not overheated.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Honey: Honey for wounds called wound honey or medihoney heals wound quicker.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Inequality: Whenever there is a swelling if it is asymmetrical then the swelling probably is lymphedema. It could be acute due to injury or surgery, ailments. If ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Starts early in life: Type 1 starts early in life - kids adapt to illness quicker. Nowadays they have a small electronic tool that helps them deliver the dosage and keep fi... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Poor digestion: Heart burn is a sign of undigested food increasing Lactic Acid and peroxide in stomach - to ease the issue take betaine hcl with bromelain it will hel... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Novo TTF: The fda (us food and drug administration) has approved a new treatment for patients as an alternative to chemotherapy. The promising new non-invasive ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Fungal infection: Body fungus - tinea does not tan with sunbathing appears white compared to normal skin. If these have scale might have in addition seborrhic dermatiti... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Common antigen: The infiltrative exophthalmos that is frequently encountered, has been explained by postulating that the thyroid gland and the extraocular muscles sha... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Glutamine: Take l-glutamine 1000mg at night and daytime take nac will improve focus.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Integrative Medicine 23 years experience
Dyslipidemia: Iodine lack causes oxidative stress in gut. Thyroid needs iodine. Thyroid uses cholesterol to make hormones - if thyroid is low then body creates more... Read More
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Mar 30, 2013
Dr. Vasu Brown has been an ardent supporter of, and active contributor to, HealthTap as evidenced by her Level 23 status (Wow!). I always enjoy her answers.
Nov 27, 2013
Very dedicated healer. Generous with her time and expertise. Focused on helping people get well.
Aug 21, 2013
Knowledgable, caring and helpful answers
HealthTap member
Yes i do. The lymph nodes have been swollen in my neck aswell for 2 years. My health has been very poor in this timeframe. No one knows whats wrong but no lymphoma. Seemed to get worse when my tooth b...Read More
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We do not have any of that info available to us at home so I guess DME shouldve been more helpful than "o. We'll bring some more portable tanks next week" they have never told us to have tanks NEAR co...Read More
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Thank you doctor for your cooperation.I am so upset because you said yes.I used to still have hope that my pain is a spasm that will go on its own .I am still suffering two months now but what to do ....Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chengalpattu Medical College, India
Graduated 1987MD
Awards
HealthTappy Award for Top Wound Care Specialist 2011
HealthTappy Award 2011 for Most compassionate Wound care specialist
Most Influential, Third Place, Massachusetts - Winter
2013
Affiliations
2011 HealthTappy Awards as Best and Most Compassionate Wound Specialist
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Publications
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