Often times my patients complain of muscle aches and pains and ask me what kind of pain relievers they can take for them. Before I recommend drugs, I suggest something usually just as effective – massage. That’s right. In fact, massage is so effective in helping relieve chronic muscle aches and pains, headaches, pinched nerves, … Read more
Lately, several of my patients have asked me what I think about adding marine phytoplankton – tiny sea plants – to their diets for their reported health benefits. I tell them that I think it’s a great idea and thought you’d also like to know what marine plants can do for just about every system … Read more
Like many of my patients you may want to do your best for the health of your heart (and the rest of you) and yet may be confused about which foods are the best. You might think that to protect your heart you have to forgo all your favorite foods for a bland and boring … Read more
Occasionally, a patient will complain of having mood swings, sometimes feeling depressed, then feeling relatively okay one minute to dark and gloomy the next. Though undiagnosed bipolar disorder can manifest in a similar manner – it is characterized by a more pronounced pattern of ups and downs and mood swings lasting for much longer periods … Read more
I frequently discuss the latest vitamin research with my patients to ensure that they are getting the maximum daily allowance. One of the big “superstar” vitamins that I tell them about is Vitamin D, specifically D3, a powerful, workhorse variant of D. Many patients were surprised to find that their lab tests showed a deficiency … Read more
Many of my patients are menopausal women over 45 and are experiencing symptoms associated with declining estrogen levels. Certainly, there are many annoying symptoms of menopause but one of the most frustrating can be glitches in memory. These memory deficits are usually mild and reversible with re-balancing of hormones. However, if not given the proper … Read more
Many of my patients tell me that they are under increased stress at work these days. Their stress seems to stem from several areas – working longer hours with heavier workloads with little-to-no increase in income. Because of the current economic conditions, many people are afraid to express their concerns. They fear losing their job … Read more
Recently, a patient of mine was noted to have higher than normal hemoglobin A1c levels in her lab studies. Hemoglobin A1c levels indicates how well your body is using insulin and should be within normal range if you are not diabetic or pre-diabetic. However, she was also complaining of frequent heartburn and stomach irritation, so … Read more
Many of my patients are age 60 and over and as such they have specific health issues. One of their concerns is the healthcare of their eyes and preserving their vision. Recently, I became aware of a study published in Ophthalmology magazine that warned of people over 60 developing a vision-affecting disease called wet-type macular … Read more
I often have a discussion with my patients about the health of their colon. Why? Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. The American Cancer Society states we have a 1 in 20 chance of developing colon cancer in our lifetime. This is likely due, partially, to diets poor … Read more
For a few years now, I’ve been telling my over-40 patients that a little regular coffee is perfectly fine to include in their diet. It has research-proven brain boosting properties like quicker, clearer thinking and memory retention. However, after reading the results of recent research, I’m also telling my patients to add some decaf to … Read more
For a few years now, I’ve been telling my over-40 patients that a little regular coffee is perfectly fine to include in their diet. It has research-proven brain boosting properties like quicker, clearer thinking and memory retention. However, after reading the results of recent research, I’m also telling my patients to add some decaf to … Read more