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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 of time. When a patient complains of feeling depressed one minute and okay the next, the first thing I ask them about is their nutrition – what are they eating? … Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Blood Sugar, Men's Health, Sleep, Women's Health
Keep Skin Glowing No Matter What Your Age
“You are what you eat” is an old saying I frequently repeat to my patients when they ask me what can they do to make their aging skin look better and younger. It’s not only an old adage it’s really true! What kind of food, and other substances, you put in your body influences your health and nothing reflects overall wellness more than your skin. Here’s what I tell my patients about how to keep skin glowing and healthy at any age. Your Skin Mirrors… Read More
Wellness Topic: Anti-Aging, Articles, Skin Health
Your Intelligence: Fluid Or Crystallized?
The majority of my patients are over the age of 40 – the age when fluid intelligence starts to decline and crystallized intelligence dominates. Right about now you’re likely thinking, what the heck is fluid and crystallized intelligence? Well, that’s what I’d like to explain to you. If you’re over the age of 40, you can optimize your fluid intelligence, boost brain function and stay younger, longer. Fluid versus Crystallized Intelligence Abstract reasoning and solving problems are parts of your intelligence that are ongoing throughout… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Mental Clarity
Statins: The Downside Of A Good Thing
Like some of my patients, you may be taking a “statin” – a type of medication designed to lower too-high cholesterol. Statins – a name derived from the last part of their generic drug names like simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin, et al – have been considered ‘wonder drugs’ for the last decade because of their benefits in lowering cholesterol and decreasing risk of heart attack and stroke. However, more and more the risks of these types of drugs are surfacing making even previous all-out supporters… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Blood Sugar, Mental Clarity
Surprising Causes Of OCD Symptoms In Older Adults
As many of my patients are over 50, I sometimes see anxiety-related – even obsessive-compulsive behavior – in them, particularly my female patients. They seem to worry more, have trouble sleeping, problems with concentration and may even develop certain fears – especially if they are newly living alone. Many of these symptoms can also accompany physical ‘change of life’ hormone issues and life stressors in both women and men. However, there may be other underlying physical or psychological conditions that may aggravate OCD-like behavior in… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Men's Health, Women's Health
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 in Vitamin D. Researchers found that D3 affects many things crucial to good health. Vitamin D3 has become pretty much a household word now due to media coverage of the… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Blood Sugar, General Health, Heart Health, Joint & Bone Health, Men's Health, Mental Clarity, Skin Health, Women's Health
Work, Play Smart – Prevent Elbow Arthritis
In some parts of the country, Spring has come early this year and many of my patients are excited to be getting outside again to play golf, tennis, or just do their lawn and garden chores! Like them, you may be gearing up to get started with all your outdoor activities. However, as I tell my patients, taking a little precaution first before all those arm-heavy activities will help you prevent painful, stiff joints, that can lead to elbow arthritis. Here’s what I recommend: How… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Joint & Bone Health, Men's Health, Pain Relief, Women's Health
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 attention, they can lead to more serious cognitive impairment. If you’re a woman in menopause, or nearing it, you’ll want to know what I tell my patients about their memory… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Mental Clarity, Women's Health
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 if they disclose things that are going on at their workplace. Also, some job fields are just naturally more stressful than others. Public service work where you may frequently deal… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, General Health, Men's Health, Women's Health
How To Deal With Painful Corns And Calluses
Like many of my patients, you likely have gotten those hard and thickened areas of dry skin on your feet that can make walking uncomfortable and even painful. These yellowed areas of skin around the outer top half of your foot, or on the padded ball or heel of your foot, are simply referred to as “corns” and “calluses”. They are the most common foot disorders that foot and skin doctors deal with. Despite the nuisance these skin disorders can be, they are not serious… Read More
Wellness Topic: Articles, Blood Sugar, General Health, Men's Health, Pain Relief, Skin Health, Weight Loss, Women's Health
