May is mental health awareness month and I’d like to make you aware of two special themes this year. First, did you know that 1 in 4 Americans live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition? It’s true. And yet, like my patients who have such conditions, most live full and productive lives. Second, many … Read more
Like many of my patients, you likely have heard of resveratrol – the incredible antioxidant contained in purple grapes and red wine that has shown promise in preventing disease as well as longevity studies. However, as great as resveratrol is, I’ve recently started telling my patients about a chemically similar, yet even more powerful antioxidant … Read more
In severe cases, anxiety disorders can cause you to feel afraid to do normal activities like going to work or out shopping. You might feel achy, dizzy, jittery, or tired all the time. Your pulse might be elevated. You may even have difficulty breathing. If this sounds familiar, trust me, you are not alone.
Are you like some of my patients who get to work early, leave late, and bring work home over the weekend? Do you feel antsy, guilty, and even unwell when you’re not working? Are you going to be laboring this Labor Day instead of taking the day off to relax with your family and/or friends? … Read more