Recent Newsletters

Seems like “detoxing cortisol” is all the rage on social media with a variety of recommendations on how to do this.  It has gotten the attention of traditional medicine which you can imagine discourages this idea of rushing to your doctor’s office to measure cortisol. [...]

With all the national media attention regarding measles, I wanted to bring this to the forefront and discuss the statistics, symptoms, complications and the guidelines on whether or not you need a booster vaccine (per CDC). Current measles cases have reached around 700 in 25 [...]

If you are having trouble having regular bowel movements less than 3 times a week or they are difficult to pass and have hard stools then you are constipated.  I know, not a glamorous topic but so many people have this issue!  Chronic constipation is [...]

Spring is here and shorts and bathing suit weather is just around the corner.  It’s not too late to target those pesky 10-15 pounds but you need to start NOW!  The key to weight loss is identifying your own personal .  You are unique and [...]

One of my mother’s favorite times of the year was spring as all the blooms emerged from their winter’s sleep.  She particularly loved redbud trees because the blooms are so vibrant against the backdrop of brown trees that have not started to wake up.  I [...]

When I first meet a patient, I always ask about bleeding gums and root canals because I am listening for potential areas of chronic disease. The responses I get are often are: Yes, my gums bleed but only when I floss I had a root [...]

We have all heard the phrase “when life gives you lemons you make lemonade”.  However, when I am in the midst of a lemon time the last thing I want to do is squeeze a bunch of lemons and figure out how much sugar to [...]

I feel like the title of this email should be labeled as a public service announcement! SOOO many people are sick and they are just pushing through running around literally exposing everyone around them.  I know, I know since covid we are kind of over [...]

I know many people raving about how great cold plunges are and I found myself pushing back and saying no way.  I am the type of person that takes forever to get into a cool swimming pool and get a shiver just thinking about it [...]