We now live in a world where technology has taken over the need to be outdoors or connected to nature. We rarely move our bodies and to eat, we drive through fast view venues to eat food that is processed and high in sugar to satisfy our addictions while our bellies grow. It is…
Whether it’s due to hormonal fluctuations, changes in the seasons, shifts in the microbiome, or a concerted effort to snack less and maintain a healthier weight, we all go through periods of time when we’re hungry—all. the. time. And it can be an internal debate: Should you give in or not? It’s never a good…
When it comes to your health, it’s important to get your fat facts straight. And this is easier said than done, as there’s a lot of misinformation out there about dietary fat and what’s healthy or not. When I was 9 or 10 years old, I remember that we weren’t allowed to keep butter or…
Here are five simple exercises for you to help engage those nerve cells and open your heart
Evidence now suggests that sticking to a healthy diet, which is characterized by high consumption of fish, olive oil, and vegetables (and moderate wine) has been shown to have a positive effect on blood vessel function. In my experience as a clinician for over 20 years, I have found this to be true. I…
In this day and age, you probably have been told that inflammation is bad. What you may not know is why inflammation happens in the first place, why it is harmful, and what you can do about it. Here is what you need to know. Inflammation is a process the body uses to…
Even though legalization of marijuana is on the rise in the United States, the number of physicians who prescribe it is still quite low. Many are unsure of what dosages are needed and exactly what it can or should be prescribed for and in what forms, not to mention the murky legal issues that still…
I’ve been in practice as a doctor for over 20 years, and I can tell you this: No two women are alike, and no two women will experience menopause in the same way. Interestingly, in my experience, women tended to fall into two camps: One group is looking forward to menopause since their “mom breezed…
If you want to know more about low carbohydrate diets, their benefits and mistakes, check out this article, in which I am interviewed: https://www.dietspotlight.com/low-carb-diet/
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five adults in the United States – approximately 43.8 million – experiences mental illness in a given year and approximately one in 25 adults in the United States – 9.8 million – experiences a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits their ability to do normal activities.