When I am working with patients on weight loss, cholesterol, blood sugars and high blood pressure diet is a big topic I explore. Often I hear “I don’t eat that bad and I should be able to lose weight, control my blood sugars”, etc. Studies are showing if we just [...]
Thanksgiving is usually filled with food, food and more food. Many of you might be suffering a post-Thanksgiving food hangover. Symptoms like bloating, joint pain, headaches, swelling fingers, bottom of feet hurting when you first get out of bed, diarrhea, and constipation can be related to what you eat. Take [...]
The $4.99 Costco rotisserie chicken is such a great deal and so easy to grab for dinner who wouldn’t grab and go? It seems so easy and a quick healthy alternative. Not so fast…. Sometimes quick and easy is not always the best. READ ON to learn why the supermarket [...]
As we turn the corner leading into the holidays, there is typically a plethora of emotions that many people encounter: dread, panic, fear, sadness and probably one of the most common…anxiety. Anxiety can manifest in several ways: worry, obsession, fear, anger, erratic thoughts, forgetfulness, confusion and panic attacks. The symptoms [...]
Last week I discussed the risks of too much testosterone for men so now let’s look at women. There has been a huge push for testosterone in women in the last five years and is being touted for energy and libido. Advertising leads us to believe that the only reason [...]
I can’t turn on the radio without hearing a commercial about testosterone for men. They tout resolution of low libido, low energy and lack of muscle mass. Yes, while testosterone can improve these areas for a man it can also cause some life threatening complications that you need to know [...]
Allergan recalled all of its BIOCELL textured implants late this summer because the FDA has flagged a series of reports that the implants are causing cancer in patients worldwide. This includes Natrelle saline-filled, Natrelle silicone-filled, Natrelle anatomically shaped (used post-mastectomy) as well as Tissue expanders (also used post-mastectomy). Please see [...]
There is a lot of information out there on probiotics. First, a probiotic contains beneficial bacteria and yeast. We need these bugs on board to help a multitude of functions including proper bowel function. However, probiotics reach far beyond the gut. Did you know they are also good for the brain, [...]
We end up with pain for many different reasons and everyone’s pain tolerance is different. What may register as pain for you may be completely different for another person. Weekend warrior type pains are annoying but they resolve and we move on with our lives. Chronic pain, though, is a [...]
We all get headaches from time to time, but when it becomes a frequent issue then it’s time to start trying to figure out what is causing them. One of the worst cases of headaches I had ever seen was in my hair dresser. She was constantly going to the [...]
