Thinking back to my childhood bible studies, the sin of Adam was eating the forbidden fruit from the apple tree. Today, it seems the sin of eating the apple lies with my patients who have pollen allergies as they may also experience symptoms of an allergy to the fruit. What Do I Mean By This? […]
Cold-Weather Asthma and Sinus Help
March has come in like a lion…cold and snowy. Just when we thought spring was around the corner, we still need our winter coats. I thought this would be a good time to remind you that this type of weather requires special precautions for asthma and sinus patients. Severe cold weather makes asthma attacks more […]
Intravenous Vitamin C for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue…. and Hangovers?
We Take IV Therapy Very Seriously I just read in the New York Times that IV vitamin therapy is the new in thing to do to recover from hangovers. Apparently, there are now companies that provide home IV’s by nurses to help you get over a night of heavy partying, so you are in better […]
“Unbroken” Author Laura Hillenbrand: The Face of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
It Wasn’t All in Her Head Laura Hillenbrand is theNew York Times best-selling author of both Seabiscuit andUnbroken. Her feat of being such a great writer is even more fascinating and complicated considering she has been suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 27 years. I loved Seabiscuit the movie (I’m embarrassed to admit I didn’t […]
Can Jell-O be Good for Your Joints?
We all grew up loving Jell-O. The wonderfully bold colors: red, lime-green and orange made eating the gooey stuff even more fun. Heck, before he got all the negative press, Bill Cosby made Jell-O world famous with the slogan: Mmm… Mmm… good- that’s what Jell-O pudding is just plain good. Well, the latest research seems […]
Allergic Heartburn: Does it Really Exist?
Heartburn, or Acid Reflux as it is commonly referred to by doctors, is a very uncomfortable symptom. It also strikes fear in patients because it mimics the sensation of having a heart attack! The common triggers of heartburn tend to be acidic foods that make the stomach too acidic and this acidity causes backflow up […]
Mononucleosis in Adults: What to Expect and How to Cope
[updated January 2020] CONNECT WITH US: [site-icons icon=facebook] [site-icons icon=twitter] [site-icons icon=instagram] [site-icons icon=linkedin] [site-icons icon=youtube] Infectious Mononucleosis, or more commonly known as “Mono”, is a viral infection most commonly due to the Epstein-Barr virus (although it can be due to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) as well). In fact, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common […]
The Skinny on Fats: “The Omega Zone”
I may be late to the party. All the magazines are touting that fats are back in style. They’re correct this time. The research is in: proper balance of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet can be a game-changer for your health. My fascination with eating the “healthy fats” is not just because of their […]
There’s Food in Your Medication – And You Might Be Allergic
Food allergies only occur from foods you eat, right? Wrong! We all tend to forget that many medications and supplements are made with food products. It makes sense that if you have a food allergy that even if it’s in your medication you may have an allergic reaction. The problem is that so many people […]
Gastroesophageal Reflux: My Natural Approach to Healing
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux, also known by the acronym GERD, is when the stomach acid starts to backflow from the stomach into the esophagus. Almost everyone has experienced gastric reflux at one point in their life. Remember that time you ate one too many hot dogs at your friend’s barbecue? You felt like […]