In the 90s, elevated cholesterol readings—and cholesterol in general—got a bad rap. “Don’t eat eggs—they’re high in cholesterol. The lower your cholesterol, the better.” “Eat margarine—it’s better for your cholesterol than butter.” Wrong, wrong, and wrong again. Yes,...
Take a deep breath. It’s something we say to ourselves and others as encouragement to calm down. And for good reason. I tell my patients: Even one deep breath can make a difference and give you pause in a moment of anxiety or stress. Done in specific patterns, deep...
If you've been doing all the right things to reach optimal health—from eating well to exercising to discovering some underlying health issues and taking the necessary steps to get well—but you still are experiencing a plethora of symptoms, it might be wise to look...
The moments after a breast cancer diagnosis can leave you feeling lost and confused. I remember when we got the news about my mother’s cancer. We felt a mix of emotions—anger, sadness, hopelessness, and fear. You may feel the same way. And you may relive all of these...
If you’ve been battling with reflux for a long time, or if you’ve recently been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you may be wondering how to get rid of GERD. And that’s only understandable. After all, GERD causes irritation and discomfort—and it...
When you come down with a cold or the flu, you want to get well as quickly as possible. And one of the best ways to do that is by using time-tested, proven home remedies for cold and flu that will actually help you feel better fast. Here are some of my top home...
When patients walk into my office, I can often tell what’s bothering them. A person might look exhausted and stressed, have an obvious skin rash, or have put on a few pounds since his or her last visit. But some health condition aren’t so visible and can lurk behind a...
You can eat foods for prostate health? While it might sound farfetched, and it may not be a topic many men want to chat about in an office visit, the answer is yes. Enlarged prostates can be helped naturally, without all those nasty medications, if you consider the...
One of the most common questions I get is, “What’s one thing I can do to help reduce my stress?” Now, there are many different steps you can take to mitigate the daily stress and anxiety you may be experiencing, but one of my go-to recommendations is exercise. And...
For most new mothers, it can come as quite a shock to realize they’re coping with postpartum depression. After all, they’ve spent months—possibly years—dreaming of kissing little feet and chubby cheeks as well as cuddling their newborns as they sleep peacefully. But...
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