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Last weekend’s celebration of Memorial Day was marred by what has come to be called “The Veterans’ Administration Scandal.” Long waits for care were compounded by bureaucratic concealment of the extent of the problem. Some veterans who were…read more
Categories:Depression/Anxiety Diabetes Ear, Nose and Throat General Medicine Heart Health Mental and Emotional Health Neurological Health Nutrition and Weight Stress Substance Dependency Supplements
Q: My mother has had undiagnosed pre-diabetes for years and now has established coronary artery disease (CAD). Her cardiologist has her convinced that embarking on a super low-fat diet will help to decrease her LDL cholesterol. Hoping you and…read more
Last weekend, I went to see Fed Up, co-produced by Katic Couric and Laurie David. I got to the megaplex and found it mobbed with crowds for the opening weekend of Godzilla, which was sold out. Tickets for…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Exercise General Nutrition Heart Disease Heart Health Metabolic Syndrome Nutrition and Weight Nutrition Controversies Obesity
Conventional treatment for acne relies mostly on antibiotics. Unfortunately, antibiotic resistance is becoming very prevalent among the bacteria that contribute to acne. Additionally, long-term use of antibiotics permanently alters the intestinal flora, with serious consequences to immunity and…read more
Categories:Paleo Diet Skin and Hair Skin Conditions Supplements
This article originally appeared in MindBodyGreen on April 2, 2014. By now, pretty much everyone is familiar with the classic risk factors for heart disease: smoking, poor diet, Type A personality, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, family history, diabetes, high…read more
Based on evidence in the scientific literature and case studies of my patients over the years, I can say with certainty that as many as 60 percent of the population suffers from hidden food allergies. According to Alan…read more
Categories:Allergy Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Depression/Anxiety Ear, Nose and Throat Food Sensitivity General Nutrition Gluten Sensitivity Hypertension
This week, I finish up my three-part series, “12 drugs you should never take.” I hope that the previous two installments have enlightened and informed, and that some of you have begun the process of ditching these medications…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Nutrition Controversies Obesity Pediatric Health Supplements Women’s Health
The benefits of exercise cannot be overstated. It is an important component of a healthy lifestyle that includes diet, fresh air, pure water and sunshine. To put it another way, exercise is a powerful medicine. This medicine makes…read more
Last week, I gave you the first four medications on my list of the “12 drugs you should never take.” If you missed that installment, you can read it here. This week, I continue with the next third of…read more
Categories:Aging Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Problems Alzheimer’s Crohn's Disease General Medicine Infections Multiple Sclerosis Sleep Substance Dependency
Q: Any tips for losing weight post-menopause? I eat a healthy diet (salmon 3-4 times per week; no white flour/sugars) and exercise but cannot lose ten pounds. I never had a weight issue in my entire life until now!…read more
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
There’s more to GI health than whether or not to take an acid-blocker. All too…
In the latest attempt to remove “stigma” from medical terminology, liver specialists have come up…
Q: My husband’s high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is 1.62 and his homocysteine is 13.1. If…
ENCORE: Factors That Affect Fertility, Part 2
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