[blog updated April 2019] Bigger isn’t always better… While a big hospital-owned practice may have lots of money to advertise, to have beautiful waiting areas and lots of equipment, it may not feel like the most intimate setting to discuss your medical issues. At Mitchell Medical Group, our offices in New York City (57 West […]
The 10th Doctor: How a Holistic Doctor is Different
How many doctors would you say you have seen for your medical symptoms? One? Two – for a second opinion? More than that? At Mitchell Medical Group in NYC, Dr. Ricki and I half-jokingly refer to ourselves as The 10th doctors as it is not uncommon for our patients to have seen at least nine […]
IV Vitamin Treatments are not just for Billionaires
I was watching a recent episode of the TV show Billions (yes I’m hooked like so many other viewers at Damian Lewis’s portrayal of a hedge fund billionaire on Showtime) and in the blink of an eye the entire office is receiving intravenous infusions to help them concentrate better and in some cases recoup from […]
Chronic Hives: The Rash and Itching that can Drive You Crazy!
[updated August 2019] Hives, also known in medical terms as urticaria, is a skin condition that is characterized by intense itching along with red welts. It looks like a person has been stung by a swarm of bees – only it occurs at any time without warning. Hives can appear anywhere on the body or […]
ImmunoLife Diet: The Best Ways to Eat to Keep you Immune Strong
There is still nothing more controversial in medicine than diet and nutrition. It seems to be the Holy Grail to find the “perfect” diet combination to keep you trim and strong. I have gone on this journey myself and I’ll share what I learned, the mistakes I made and what I believe is the key […]
Common Types of Candida Overgrowth
If you have developed severe candida symptoms near New York, NY, you should visit a candida specialist as soon as possible. Candida is a type of yeast that naturally occurs in the body; however, yeast overgrowth can result in a serious yeast infection that requires candida treatment. Here is a look at some of the […]
FDA Approves Immunotherapy Allergy Tablets…Finally
The most exciting news in 100 years has just happened in the field of allergy: The FDA approved the use of sublingual tablets for the treatment of environmental allergies. I’m not kidding. It’s been a hundred years since a new form of allergen immunotherapy has been approved. Actually, subcutaneous allergy immunotherapy, or allergy shots, was […]
Winter Sinus Pain: Do’s and Don’ts for Sinus Relief!
CONNECT WITH US: [site-icons icon=facebook] [site-icons icon=twitter] [site-icons icon=instagram] [site-icons icon=linkedin] [site-icons icon=youtube] [updated January 2020 – this post contains affiliate links] It’s hard not to see a million television ads for sinus, cold, and flu relief on a daily basis. The winter seems to be a time when the nose takes the blows! The […]
Dangerous Sinus Infections You Need to Know About
[updated August 2019] The past month I have diagnosed two patients with sinus infections due to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. The medical lingo for these types of infections is MRSA (pronounced Mur-cer). In the past, physicians tended to only see MRSA in hospitalized patients because these bacteria were mainly carried by hospital personnel – doctors and […]
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 […]