A few of my patients suffer with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Often, they do not want to eat much as it can put pressure on their lungs and make it harder to breathe comfortably. There are also other reasons why their relationship with food becomes difficult which I’ll explain below. The end result, however, … Read more
Many of my patients love coffee as I do – the smell, the taste, the pick up it gives, but they frequently ask me if it’s bad for them and if they should cut down on the amount they drink. Perhaps you love your coffee too and are wondering the same thing. You’ll likely be as surprised as my patients are when I tell them that research has shown that several cups of coffee a day have some amazing health benefits! But like most good things, coffee also has a few drawbacks. Let me explain.
Every now and then a patient will come in for a check-up and I notice that they’ve lost weight. They tell me that they just really don’t feel much like eating lately. The first thing I ask them, especially my older patients, is if they’re depressed as depression is one of the leading causes of … Read more