Each couple’s intimacy is a foundation for the family unit they build. When that intimacy is damaged by the physical limitations of one or both partners, the weakness can spread to the couple’s emotional bond. Every day stresses become more challenging, while trust erodes under the forces of hurt and embarrassment. The problem is so Read More
Breast cancer: it’s often the two words that most women fear. Awareness of the risks and early detection has become a cause championed by many organizations, fundraisers, businesses and even the NFL. Women are encouraged to do self-exams, limit alcohol consumption, and if a genetic risk is apparent, some will opt to undergo mastectomies and/or Read More
Besides genetics, styling tools and chemically-induced products, there are other causes of hair loss that are more serious underlying health conditions. Here are 8 medical conditions that can lead to hair thinning and baldness: Hormonal Fluctuations. Menopause, pregnancy and childbirth cause instability in hormone levels and can lead to hair loss. Hypothyroidism. An underactive thyroid Read More
Millions of men and women suffer from hair loss each year. While there is no proven scientific way to stimulate hair growth, there are things you can do to prevent hair loss and to restore it. Here are 5 ways toward a healthier head of hair. Get some ZZZs. Sleep plays an important role in Read More
For years, I have been telling patients that I don’t care what their total cholesterol is. It’s like how much do you weigh? Again, I don’t care. What I care about is what your body fat percentage is, not your weight. I know a 160-pound woman who is in shape and I know a 160-pound Read More
Hey Guys! Do you own a car? Do you take your car in for regular maintenance checks? Do you change the oil? Do you get it tuned up? Do you have the tires changed? We will all agree that regular maintenance of our car keeps it running longer and better. Do you put sugar in Read More
Our intestines harbor trillion of organisms; in fact, they constitute 95% of the cells in our bodies. DNA studies indicate that the human gut houses somewhere in the order 30,000-40,000 different bacteria, and with each passing year, new physiologic roles for these organisms have been discovered. Some investigators have gone so far as to refer Read More
Hormones affect every system in the body. Cortisol, the adrenal hormone that helps the body manage stress, has impacts on nearly all the body systems. Cortisol levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day, normally peaking in the morning hours and bottoming out at night. Studies show that deviations from this pattern are associated with signs and Read More
Women approaching menopause are at increased risk for depression, and two new studies offer some of the strongest evidence yet that hormonal changes may be at least partially to blame. Both studies followed women through the transition to menopause, known as perimenopause. None of the women had a history of depression prior to this time Read More
Chelation (pronounced key-LAY-shun) is the use of a chemical substance to bind molecules, such as metals or minerals, and hold them tightly so they can be removed from the body. Chelation therapy removes excess or toxic metals or minerals to minimize their effects on the body. The therapy was first used in the 1940’s by Read More
