[blog updated April 2019] Jane Brody, the well-known New York Times science writer, has done more to advance public health information than anyone in the past twenty-five years. I should know, I’ve been reading her column religiously since I started medical residency over 25 years ago. She is fair and careful to present the facts […]
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 […]
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 […]
Doctors (& Nurses) Get Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Too! Part One
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are two devastating medical conditions that can totally disrupt a person’s life. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread physical pain and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’s hallmark is debilitating fatigue. At Mitchell Medical Group, we have treated hundreds of patients with both of these diseases and had significant success in helping them get […]
Dr. Mitchell Featured on ABC News Article: A Dust Mite Pill May Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms, Study Finds
Dr. Mitchell was recently featured on an ABC News article entitled “A Dust Mite Pill May Help Relieve Asthma Symptoms, Study Finds.” People with severe asthma can face dangerous reactions if their allergy symptoms induce an asthma attack states Gillan Mohney in the article. But according to a new study, a new treatment may be […]
What do Hockey Players and Fibromyalgia Patients Have in Common?
Hockey players- and I have taken care of a few NHL players- are elite athletes with incredible strength and stamina. Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue patients- and I have taken care of hundreds of them- are battling pain and exhaustion to try and get through every day. What could they possibly have in common? The need […]
The Allergist’s Role in Treating Chronic Cough – Part 3
In the prior two segments, I discussed the nasal and chest causes of chronic cough. As an allergist, I am always searching for underlying causes with an allergic basis- because there are so many triggers in the air that affect the respiratory system. But once I rule out that a chronic cough is not due […]
Are you Using your Asthma Inhaler Correctly? You and Venus Williams May Want a Review
The weather in New York and much of the country has been frigid. We are hitting new records for snow and cold temperatures. I see this affecting the health of my allergic and asthma patients. For starters, my patients with asthma are requiring increased use of their asthma inhalers because of the cold weather. This […]
Are My Allergy Drops Working?
I have been treating patients suffering from environmental allergies and allergic asthma with sublingual allergy drops for over 15 years. The track record of success has been quite high. I have seen patients who couldn’t be in the same room with a cat or dog who is now able to live with one in their […]