ABOUT US
DRH ReJoint is the flagship product of Functional Herbals LLC, a company dedicated to developing only the most effective, natural products for improved health.
Founded by Dr Robert Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, Clinical professor at Georgetown University and a celebrated Functional Medicine Practitioner for over thirty years, the company’s mission is based on Dr Hedaya’s motto of “Better Health. Less Medicine”
DRH ReJoint is distributed via professional medical offices across the country and through our website.
Functional Herbals, LLC, the makers of DrH ReJoint, is committed to offering products with unparalleled efficacy. We believe that like all living things, herbs reflect, and absorb the environment in which they grow. Thus, the therapeutic effect of the same herb, grown in two different environments will be remarkably different. Our herbs are specifically chosen based on the conditions within which they grow. Our herbs are grown in soil which is of volcanic origin and hence very rich. With sun, humidity and rain in the ideal balance, and an extraction process which preserves the medicinal value of the herbs, our Dr H ReJoint formula is literally unparalleled. We could purchase the same ingredients at 1/5th the cost, but we refuse to cut corners, because that would mean sacrificing the quality of your health, and thus your happiness. The higher cost and extra care required by our approach reflects the single-minded vision of our founder, Robert Hedaya MD, DLFAPA, who is dedicated to improving peoples lives, while using less medicine. Every batch of our herbs are 3rd party-tested for heavy metals, total Aerobic count, Staphylococcus Aureus, E. Coli, Salmonella spp., total Fungi and Enterobacteria counts. Our herbs are stored and processed in facilities which are gluten, soy, peanut, corn, and dairy free, however this should not be used as a guarantee for those with serious sensitivities to these foods. Our herbs are manufactured in a certified, GMP facility, which is also licensed by the FDA to manufacture pharmaceuticals.
Our board of advisors
Robert H. Lerman, MD, PhD
Advisor
Robert H. Lerman, MD, PhD
Advisor
Education:
Stevens Institute of Technology (1958-1962), Hoboken, New Jersey, Degree: Bachelor of Science with High Honor, Unified Science Curriculum, Major field of study: Mathematics Jefferson Medical College (1962-1966), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Degree: M.D. with Honor Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1977-1983), Cambridge, Massachusetts, Degree: Ph.D., Major field of study: Nutritional Biochemistry and MetabolismLicensure and certification
MD, PhD Diplomat, Certified by American Board of Specialization in Internal Medicine (1972) Licensed in Medicine (1974) State of New Jersey Licensed in Medicine (1977- 1998), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed in Medicine (1974-1977), Israel Licensed in Medicine (1998 - present), State of WashingtonEmployment
- Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine Boston University School of Medicine
- Integrative Medicine. A Clinician’s Journal: Member editorial board
- Nutritional Research Foundation: Member, Scientific and Research Board
- Beyond Celiac: Member, Scientific/Medical Advisory Council
Clinical experience
- Peritoneal and hemodialysis Fatty acid analysis and management of essential fatty acid deficiency/insufficiency
- Parenteral and enteral nutritional support Bedside insertion of tunneled double lumen silastic subclavian catheters
- Obesity management utilizing appetite suppressants, very low calorie diets, protein sparing modified fasting and balanced calorie diets in conjunction with exercise and lifestyle changes
- Functional medicine management of chronic conditionsincluding autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, irritable bowel syndrome, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Teaching experience
- Peritoneal and hemodialysis Fatty acid analysis and management of essential fatty acid deficiency/insufficiency
- Parenteral and enteral nutritional support Bedside insertion of tunneled double lumen silastic subclavian catheters
- Obesity management utilizing appetite suppressants, very low calorie diets, protein sparing modified fasting and balanced calorie diets in conjunction with exercise and lifestyle changes
- Functional medicine management of chronic conditionsincluding autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause, irritable bowel syndrome, hyperlipidemia, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
- Lectures and interactive teaching in Advanced Curriculum to fourth year medical students at Boston University School of Medicine: 1981-1995 including Nutritional Support of Cancer Patients, Obesity Management
- Member of expert panels on fuels and exercise for Physiology students at Boston University School of Medicine
- Lectures in Nutritional Sciences Curriculum, Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry including Trace Element Nutrition
- Clinical supervision of fourth year medical students, surgical and medical residents during their rotations in Clinical Nutrition at University Hospital/Boston Medical Center
- Clinical supervision of Fellows in Clinical Nutrition during one year fellowship training at University Hospital
- Coordination of and teaching in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, a course given twice yearly by the Institute for Functional Medicine in Gig Harbor, WA, 1999 – 2005.
Examining experience
- Member of oral qualifying exam committees at the Henry M. Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry for Doctor of Science candidates
- Member of thesis defense examining committees at the School of Graduate Dentistry for Doctor of Science candidates and at Sargeant College for Ph.D. candidate
Research experience
- Primary advisor to doctoral candidates for doctoral research
- In charge of nutrition laboratory involved in research utilizing capillary gas liquid chromatography for analysis of fatty acids, indirect calorimetry, body composition analysis
- Principal investigator at the Boston University Medical Center/University Hospital site in multi-center trial of "A 108 Week Study of the Effect of Orlistat in the Treatment of Obesity with Dietary Counseling"
- Principle investigator and collaborator in the design and execution of clinical studies and investigational case management at the Functional Medicine Research Center utilizing medical foods and phytonutrients
Rebecca Johnson Snow, MS
Advisor
Rebecca Johnson Snow, MS, CNS, LN, RH (AHG)
Advisor
Education:
Master of Science in Herbal Medicine, Maryland University of Integrative Health (formerly Tai Sophia Institute), Laurel, MD (June 2004) Bachelor of Arts in History and Education, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA (May 1996)Licensure and certification
Licensed Nutritionist in the State of Maryland (March 2006 – present) Certified Nutritional Specialist through the American College of Nutrition and the Certified Board of Nutritional Specialists (May 2005 – present) Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild (2006 – present)
A licensed nutritionist and herbalist; Rebecca has a passion for helping individuals get healthy using foods, herbs and lifestyle changes. In addition to seeing clients at her home office in Catonsville, Maryland and via phone/Skype, Rebecca teaches workshops and mentors new practitioners.
Rebecca has been studying and using herbs for 16 years and practicing in a clinical setting for 11 years. Upon receiving her Master of Science Program in Herbal Medicine, she was awarded the Herbert C Brown award for service to the school and practiced for 5 years at Optimal Health Physicians an Integrative Medical Practice in Rockville, MD that specializes in chronic infection and disease. Rebecca completed an International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) preceptorship and has lectured widely on Lyme disease and weight loss.
Rebecca was the Founding Director of the MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health Program at the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She has taught graduate-level nutrition and herbal medicine coursework for the last several years. Rebecca has enjoyed the honor of lecturing for Goucher College, American Herbalist Guild’s Annual Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Morgan State University, Baltimore Bioneers Conference, Presbyterian Medical Center at the University of Pennsylvania, WC Grace & Co, Choice Hotels International, Ryderwood Village and the Baltimore Herb Festival. Rebecca speaks on nutrition and herbs for the media, Fox 45, WBAL, among others.
Prior to receiving her Master’s degree, Rebecca worked as the store manager of Smile Herb Shop in College Park, MD and completed coursework at the Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies. Rebecca is a Certified Nutritional Specialist, a licensed nutritionist in the State of Maryland, and a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. Rebecca is a mother, wife, advocate for sustainable living, she loves to cook healthy food for her family, garden and take walks outdoors.
Employment
- 2013 - presentRebecca Snow Nutrition, LLC
- 2008 - 2013Clinical Practice at Maryland University of Integrative Health’s Natural Care Center, Laurel, MD
- 2005 - 2013Adjunct Faculty at the Maryland University of Integrative Health
- 2011 - 2012Founding Academic Director, Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Laurel, MD.
- 2009 - 2011Program Manager for the Herbal Graduate Certificate Programs at the Maryland University of Integrative Health
- 2003 - 2008Clinical Practice and Herbal Dispensary Manager at Optimal Health Physicians, Rockville, MD
- 2004 - 2006Clinical Practice at Natural Healing Practices in Burtonsville, MD (now Blue Heron Wellnes in Silver Spring, MD)
- 2004 - 2005Outreach Coordinator Integrative Health
- 2003 - 2004Teaching Assistant for the Herbal Medicine Program at the Maryland University of Integrative Health
- 1999 - 2001Sales and Training Manager at Smile Herb Shop, College Park, MD
- 1998 - 1999Office Manager at Inner Health Natural Health Center, Washington DC
- 1997 - 1998Social Studies Teacher for Paul Junior High School, District of Columbia Public Schools
- 1996 - 1997Teacher for Readak Educational Services, Acton, MA
Presentations and publications
- “Healing Through Nutrition” at the Senior Solutions Conference by the Baltimore County Department of Aging, May 7, 2015.
- Snow, R. (2013). “A Lyme Disease Primer.” Journal of the American Herbalist Guild 11(2): 5-11.
- “Herbal Medicine Supplements: Understanding for Today’s Dietician” at Maryland Dietetics in Health Care Communities Fall Workshop, Glen Burnie, MD, October 2011.
- Provided an hour-long educational module on “Herbs and Breastfeeding” for Lactation Education Resources Lactation Management Training Courses that prepare lactation consultants for the IBCLE certification exam (2010)
- Snow, R. (2008). “Case Study: Lyme Disease.” Journal of the American Herbalist Guild 8(1): 38-45.
- Snow, R. (2007). “Chronic Lyme Disease and Co-infections.” Herbal Medicine Beyond the Basics. Presented at the 18th Annual American Herbalist Guild Symposium, October 26-28, 2007, Columbia, MD.
- Rhoads, R. (2006). “Case Study: Premenstrual Syndrome.” Journal of the American Herbalist Guild 6(2): 21-23.
- “Herbal Adaptogens” at Morgan State University’s Center of Promise (January 2005)
- “Herbal Medicine for the Health Professional” at the Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, June 2005
- “Herbal Medicine for the Health Professional” for the John’s Hopkins Physician and Society Selective (February 2005)
Memberships and awards
- Great Esteem Award as a faculty of the MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health Program at MUIH (June 2014)
- Awarded a preceptorship through the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society’s (ILADS) educational grant (February, 2007).
- Attained registration as a Professional Member of the American Herbalist Guild (2005–present), General Member (1999-2005)
- Received the Herbert C Brown Community Service Award on June 4, 2004, from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
- Member of United Plant Savers (2001–present)
Media appearances
- “What is Integrative Health?” Village Green Radio, 1500 AM (10/16/11)
- “Nutrition during Pregnancy” Let’s Talk Live, New Channel 8 (8/3/09)
- “Healing Soups for Body and Soul” WBAL TV News (9/25/05)
- “Healing Soups for Body and Soul” Fox 45 News Baltimore (9/20/05)
- “Echinacea for Cold and Flu Season?” WBAL TV News (8/7/05)
- “A Natural Approach to Spring Allergies” Fox 45 News Baltimore (4/25/05)
- “Herbal Alternatives to COX2 Inhibitors” Fox 45 News Baltimore (10/5/04)
Other professional activities
- Consultant to Old Chester Heath Care Products and Functional Herbals LLC (September 2015 – current)
- Medical Herbalism Review Board (September 2015 – present)
- Provided Educational Series to Senior Centers in Baltimore County through the Baltimore County Department of Aging (2009 – 2010)
- “Urban Herb Walk”, Baltimore Bioneers 2008 Conference, Cultivating Change and Inspiring Solutions. November 7-9, 2008 at Maryland Institute College of Arts (MICA).
- Co-chaired the Herbal Alumni Association of Tai Sophia Conference, Berkeley Springs, WV (2007)
- Consultant for Healthways WholeHealth Network at corporate, government and not for profit health fairs (2005 – present)
- Presenter at the Baltimore Herb Festival (2005 – 2009)
- Presenter, Sister to Sister Heart Health Fair at the Baltimore Convention Center (February, 2005)
- Presenter, Baltimore Sun Expo (November, 2004)
- Presenter, Bioneers Conference in Washington DC (October, 2004)
- “Introduction to Herbal Medicine” at Goucher College (November 2004)
- “Introduction to Herbal Medicine” at the Washington Hospital Center (October 2003)
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.Different results can be expected depending on each users unique condition.
