Gingivitis Threatens Your Health
Most people think of their mouths as a separate system. Mouths have dentists, not doctors. They’re made up of teeth and gums, not organs. Most folks don’t think their mouth really affects the rest of...
View ArticleResolve to Thrive in Health and Wellness
At this time of the year, I like to switch gears a bit, and tell you not just how to “thrive in health and wellness,” as I like to put it. In addition, I’ll remind you why that should be a priority in...
View ArticleNatural Varicose Vein Treatments
First things first: today’s topic, varicose veins and spider veins, are rarely a health threat. But let’s face it—they’re not pretty and they can be sore or uncomfortable. So, for the 60 percent of you...
View ArticleThe Right Way to Store Your Medicine
If there’s one place you’re most likely to keep your medicine, it would be your medicine cabinet, right? Too bad that’s the worst place to put any drugs, supplements, or medicines! In a damp basement...
View ArticleAstaxanthin’s Beauty Benefits
The $62.5 billion beauty industry has been lying to you and stealing your money in the name of age-defying youth. They charge you a fortune for skin creams, lotions, potions and masks that are supposed...
View ArticleApple Cider Vinegar Benefits
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is said to have boatloads of health benefits. So many, in fact, that our “too good to be true” skepticism kicks in. Stop cancer? Lose weight? Relieve arthritis? Whiten teeth?...
View Article10 Dangers from Artificial Fragrances
One day, in a Big Oil laboratory, a chemist cried out “Eureka! I’ve found the formula for the fragrance of a rose! Even rosier than a real rose!” A colleague asks “But is it petroleum-based and...
View Article12 Surgery Preparation Steps
Have you ever been told to avoid eating the night before a surgery? There’s a reason for that. Anesthesia can not only cause nausea, but freeze your larynx reflexes, and undigested food in your stomach...
View ArticleSix Secrets to Aging More Gracefully
Life expectancy skyrocketed in the 20th century, and with it so did the number of disabled people. So, while we’re living longer, we aren’t necessarily living happier or healthier. But I’m a believer...
View ArticleMedical Overtreatment Costs Money and Side Effects
I think we’ve all been in situations where we go to the doctor feeling a little under the weather, and five minutes later leave with an antibiotic prescription—all the while wondering if we really need...
View Article10 Pill Reminders So You Never Forget Your Vitamins Again
Studies show that about 50 percent of people prescribed medications don’t take them as recommended by their doctors. About half of that non-compliance is intentional, meaning the patients don’t want to...
View ArticleNew Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work: Make a Health Plan
I’m not a fan of New Year’s resolutions. The season’s air is thick with them, well intended, but far more likely to fail than succeed. So let’s re-frame those good intentions and agree that any time of...
View Article3 steps to slow aging and feel younger
Some people embrace aging and the wisdom, freedom, and even the wrinkles that come along with it. Others do everything in their power to try and stop the hands of time. Whichever side of the spectrum...
View ArticleEffective supplements: how do you know if they’re working?
Whenever I recommend a supplement, I make sure my patient knows what to expect from it. But no matter what its purpose, I tell them either “Give it time, and you’ll feel it working,” or “Give it time,...
View ArticleQ&A: Finding an Integrative Medicine Doctor
I’ve been practicing integrative medicine for decades. It’s a dream job for me because I feel like I’m truly making a difference in my patients’ lives. But people who are new to integrative medicine...
View ArticleEating late can affect your circadian rhythm for the worst, leading to skin...
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center recently made an interesting discovery—one that could give you pause next time you crave a midnight snack. They found that eating late...
View ArticleQ&A on Recovering from Surgery
I’m all for healing slow and steady, using what nature has so generously given us. But sometimes, surgery is the only answer. Here are some questions I’m frequently asked about the best ways to heal...
View ArticleTruthful and complete: how to talk to your doctor
The doctor-patient relationship is a sacred trust, literally a life-and-death bond. But recent research found that half of the 3,000 subjects studied admitted that they deliberately lied to their...
View ArticleMelanoma prevention via sun protection and skin inspection
Nothing says summer like endless hours of fun in the sun. But as you know, that bright orb in the sky has a dark side. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays over time is the single greatest cause...
View ArticleAnti-perspirant and deodorant dangers, and healthy alternatives
Raise your hands if you put deodorant or antiperspirant on today. Put your hands down if you know the difference between the two. Finally, lower your hands if you know the dangerous ingredients of...
View ArticleBlog Post: Summer Safety
Today’s record temperatures can be dangerous to your health. But dive in with me and we’ll beat the heat. We’ll deal today only with some serious summer threats—dehydration, heat exhaustion, and...
View ArticleIs mineral makeup safer? How dangerous is regular makeup?
If you’re a woman who wears makeup, you’ve likely noticed over the past couple of decades the emergence of mineral makeup. Perhaps not by mistake, the rise of mineral-based makeup seemed to coincide...
View ArticleSunscreen: Choose One That Leaves You Healthier
Summer’s here, so it’s time, once again, to determine which sunscreens are hazardous to our health. There are zillions of sunscreens out there, and many contain known health-threatening ingredients and...
View ArticleHeatstroke and other warm weather dangers: symptoms and relief
With record-breaking heat upon us, the midday sun can be dangerous, even fatal. Here’s how to be sure your summer fun isn’t interrupted by a trip to the emergency room. Don’t shun the sun Let’s start...
View ArticleQ&A on Recovering from Surgery
I’m all for healing slow and steady, using what nature has so generously given us. But sometimes, surgery is the only answer. Here are some questions I’m frequently asked about the best ways to heal...
View ArticleYour Annual Preventive Tests to Put on Your Calendar Today
Tests for blood sugar Tests for cholesterol Tests for cancer Tests for oral health Tests for vision Tests for hearing References Hello, hello! It’s me, 2019 calling, with some timely tuneup tips—like...
View ArticleSMART goals help you get and stay healthy
A SMART Health Plan Now That You Have Goals, What are Your Plans? Making Adjustments to Your Plan One Step at a Time A few weeks ago, I wrote about 9 healthy habits to bring into the new year. I also...
View ArticleFamily History: How Your Genes Affect Your Health
How Your Doctor Uses Your History to Help You How to Gather Your Family Health History Looking Past Your DNA References There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of developing various...
View ArticleWhat’s the connection between safety and health?
Safety may not seem like a health concern. When we talk about managing your health, a lot of suggestions, like exercise, diet, and supplements, focus on making your body stronger and more resilient....
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