Boosting Health and Well-Being through the Holidays
Once again, fall has been spectacular in Northern California. I’ve enjoyed the vibrant colors as I have driven thru the picturesque countryside we have all around us. A lot to be grateful for in living here and I hope you have enjoyed it, too. As the calendar is turning towards the holidays, I thought […]
The Rise of Autoimmune Diseases: A Modern Epidemic?
Many people I see in my practice are surprised to learn that their symptoms may be due to a malfunction of their immune system. These kinds of conditions include digestive and bowel disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, skin disorders, arthritis, as well as those that are generally labeled as autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid […]
Sugar is Toxic!
Well, my dad told me that back in the 60’s, and as a kid I hated the idea! In my training in preventive medicine, we’ve also known that was the case as the research pointing in that direction was accumulating. But now it’s reached the mainstream media with Dr. Sanjay Gupta doing a “60 Minutes” […]
Telomeres
If you have been listening to the news lately, you probably have heard about telomeres and the discoveries about their connection to disease and aging. In this issue, I want to share with you what they are, how they impact us, and what we are beginning to find out about preserving them. In 1984, Elizabeth […]
Vitamins!
Do I need to take vitamins and other nutrients? Which ones do I need? What doses? How do I choose them? These and other questions are often asked by patients, and the answers are important to fundamental good health and longevity. It is confusing because there are so many different supplements and so many voices […]