May Is Mental Health Month – Do More For 1 In 4

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

Toasted Skin Syndrome: Avoid The Heat

A patient of mine named Ralph, came in with what he thought were strange-looking dark, patterned marks on the top of one of his legs.  He had begun to see these before but noticed they were more prominent after his most recent plane trip to California.  He had heard that poor circulation can develop from … Read more

Raspberry Ketones Help Fat Cells Shrink

In the last couple of months, several of my patients have asked me about using raspberries for weight loss.  It’s true that ‘raspberry ketones’ has been a popular buzz phrase on television and the Internet as a substance that can, reportedly, actually force your fat cells to shrink and help you lose weight. Raspberries have … Read more

It Doesn’t Just Feel Good, Massage Does Good

Often times my patients complain of muscle aches and pains and ask me what kind of pain relievers they can take for them.  Before I recommend drugs, I suggest something usually just as effective – massage. That’s right.  In fact, massage is so effective in helping relieve chronic muscle aches and pains, headaches, pinched nerves, … Read more

Reap The Health Benefits Of Tiny Marine Plants

Lately, several of my patients have asked me what I think about adding marine phytoplankton – tiny sea plants – to their diets for their reported health benefits.  I tell them that I think it’s a great idea and thought you’d also like to know what marine plants can do for just about every system … Read more

Mood Swings And Nutritional Imbalance

Occasionally, a patient will complain of having mood swings, sometimes feeling depressed, then feeling relatively okay one minute to dark and gloomy the next.  Though undiagnosed bipolar disorder can manifest in a similar manner – it is characterized by a more pronounced pattern of ups and downs and mood swings lasting for much longer periods … Read more

Guard Your Heart, Bones, Memory And Stay Young With Vitamin K2

I frequently discuss the latest vitamin research with my patients to ensure that they are getting the maximum daily allowance.  One of the big “superstar” vitamins that I tell them about is Vitamin D, specifically D3, a powerful, workhorse variant of D. Many patients were surprised to find that their lab tests showed a deficiency … Read more

Menopause Memory Slips – What You Can Do

Many of my patients are menopausal women over 45 and are experiencing symptoms associated with declining estrogen levels.  Certainly, there are many annoying symptoms of menopause but one of the most frustrating can be glitches in memory. These memory deficits are usually mild and reversible with re-balancing of hormones.  However, if not given the proper … Read more

How To Handle Job Stress And Stay Healthy

Many of my patients tell me that they are under increased stress at work these days.  Their stress seems to stem from several areas – working longer hours with heavier workloads with little-to-no increase in income.  Because of the current economic conditions, many people are afraid to express their concerns.  They fear losing their job … Read more

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