My patients are always asking me, “Dr. Brachfeld, what can I do to make my skin look younger?” You may be wondering the same thing – especially if you’re over age 40 and starting to see telltale lines around your eyes, corners of your mouth, dull, rough looking skin and a lack of firmness that … Read more
Scientists have been telling us about global warming for a while now and the fact that large chunks of the Antarctic ice cover are melting. This means more water mass, which affects the jet stream and causes it to intensify. What used to be “normal” storms in the past can become overwhelming “superstorms” like Sandy. … Read more
For nearly 2 decades, since 1996, GMO (genetically modified organism) foods have been part of your food supply. Some groups that include doctors, nutritionists, and social activists feel these foods are not Mother Nature made creations. However, at this time there is insufficient long-term research data to know if these foods are unhealthy for consumers. … Read more
You’ve likely heard of increasing incidences of ‘superbug’ infections lately. They’ve been occurring in hospitals, in the military, amongst athletes, schools, and any place, really, where people are in close contact all the time. You might be wondering, what exactly is a ‘superbug’ infection and what makes them different from other infections. Well, that’s what … Read more
To date, the ongoing meningitis outbreak from contaminated epidural steroid injections has left 23 people dead and hundreds infected with varying side effects. Before it’s over, up to 14,000 people could be affected. The tragedy has put a spotlight on a little-known, or understood, problem within the pharmaceutical industry – that of the autonomy of … Read more
In Part I, I told you about the things that can increase a woman’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and, how, women can be more adversely affected. In Part II, I’d like to talk to you about the health and lifestyle issues that increase a man’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and some surprising conclusions … Read more
Many of my readers are peanut butter lovers and you may be too. That’s why I wanted you to know about the current salmonella tainted peanut products outbreak that, as of October 16, has sickened 35 people in 19 states. If you typically buy peanut butter from Trader Joe’s or consume other peanut-containing products bought … Read more
Like many of my patients, you may be wondering what you can do to keep your bones stronger as you get older. If so, you might be interested to learn about new research in four different areas that answer that very question. Let me explain. Watch the Salt and Save Your Bones (and Kidneys!) As … Read more
In this two-part series on Alzheimer disease, I would like to make my readers aware of the different risks that affect women and men. In part I, I’d like to talk primarily to my female readers about the hormonal and nutritional issues that put women at risk for Alzheimer as well as how the disease … Read more
In several of my previous newsletters, I’ve told you about the benefits of taking probiotics to aid in digestion. Now, I’d like to tell you about another benefit of taking probiotics – helping to prevent cancer. Here’s how. Probiotics Suppress Bacteria and Inflammation You may recall my telling you previously that after age 30 your … Read more
My Hearburn Knockout Method When my patients come to me with chronic heartburn symptoms, I first try them on my heartburn knockout regimen and see how they respond. Usually their symptoms disappear within a few days. If so, I know that their heartburn symptoms were likely due to a common cause of heartburn – Candida … Read more
Even though fall is just around the corner, many of you live, or will be visiting, parts of the country where it’s summer year round as far as sun exposure and your skin is concerned. Like my patients, you’ve likely read, or heard about the controversies of using sunscreens that you apply to your skin … Read more