As we enter the darker months and have the holidays swirling around us, you may not be so HoHoHo but rather Bah Humbug. Depression increases during the holidays for a variety of reasons that each of you could make an entire list of all the challenges this season provides but [...]
Ever wonder why you always get sick around the holidays or after? It’s because you have literally spent the last month (or two) running around in every which way possible and have WORN…YOURSELF…OUT. When you wear yourself out, the immune system decreases too and next thing you know- you are [...]
Do you have increased joint pain, gut issues and swelling of your fingers during the holidays? I’m sure you are blaming thanksgiving meals and the holiday parties which are most likely the culprits but wouldn’t you like to know what you can do to get back on track quickly? READ [...]
I recently had an adult patient in my office who wondered if they had ADD/ADHD. While guidelines are clearer for children they cross over into a fuzzier category for adults especially for ADHD. Adults with ADHD manifest their symptoms is no many other ways rather than just not being able [...]
Testosterone (T) for a man is so much more than a commercial for ED (erectile dysfunction). While testosterone definitely plays a role in sexual function for me ED can be responsible for many other issues besides ED. Low T can contribute to low mood, even depression decreased interest in life [...]
Are you tired of being tired? While there are many reasons you might be tired, one of them is a low iron level. What’s amazing to me is how many people come in with labs from other doctors that have been told their iron level is normal and are completely [...]
Guess who I am? For those of you who are Rocky Horror aficionados you know exactly who I am and for the rest of you well, you’ve missed out on one of the most fascinating traditions that started a break thru in barriers way before its’ time. I first heard [...]
Duh-dun. Duh-dun. Duh-dun duh-dun duh-dun duh-dun duh-daaa, da-da dun da dun Can you guess what series this is from?? If you guessed the pink panther then you are right! If you didn’t guess it then go back and sing it now. Probably one of the most memorable music scores! If [...]
I have had so many questions about what kind of exercise I was doing in my story on Instagram last week so wanted to share more information. First, you know me. I am not the one to sign up for something that is a gimmick so before I jumped into [...]
Having trouble losing weight? You might have insulin resistance. This is one of the areas that routine labs can easily miss because most of the time a practitioner will only order a fasting glucose level. This is really the tip of a very large iceberg. Even a hemoglobin A1C which [...]
