
You’re looking younger every day!
I think that the list of things that people dread the most include public speaking, spiders, snakes and AGING! The latter is especially a concern for people in the entertainment industry and many of them have taken the route of the knife to turn back the hands of time… not always with the greatest of results. What we all have to acknowledge is that time marches on for everyone, and eventually our bodies show...

Ladies: Here are 8 good reasons to see a gynecologist
I would venture to say that one of the most uncomfortable events in a woman’s life is a visit to the gynecologist. Guys, I realize that you have your share of “uncomfortable examinations” too, but I think us gals have you beat on this one. Unfortunately, the less-than-pleasant experience of a GYN exam causes many women to procrastinate or avoid them like the plague. But that can come back to bite you, especially if...

This is the best medicine of all!
That statement probably has you pondering. What would you consider to be the best medicine of all? Many people would say antibiotics. They’ve saved lives, but they have also been way overprescribed. As a result, they have destroyed many gut microbiomes and spurred the development of “Superbugs” that resist even our strongest antibiotics and can pose a threat to your life. Others may say proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). In fairness, these drugs do...

Do you have high levels of this “silent killer”?
April is Stress Awareness Month. While I think most of us are pretty well aware of stress, I suspect many people might not know just how harmful it can be, especially when it’s chronic and ongoing. Although the medical community calls high blood pressure the “silent killer,” I think that term better applies to stress, since stress is something we ALL deal with. Let’s look at what stress really is, all the ways it...

Got belly fat? Here’s how to get rid of it!
With nearly seventy percent of Americans currently being overweight or obese, I think it’s safe to say that there’s no shortage of belly fat around. But is all belly fat created equal? And what’s driving this epidemic of spare tires and muffin tops? Is it just that we’re eating too much? Or is there more to it than that? Let’s look at several factors that are behind our “blossoming bellies” and more importantly, how you...

Don’t take your lungs for granted!
As much as I wish I could say otherwise, the inspiration for today’s blog comes from two people who are very dear to me. One who smoked for the better part of 50 years or more, and one who was successfully treated for breast cancer, only to learn that it had metastasized to her lungs. And watching both of them—one on oxygen 24/7 and the other undergoing lung cancer treatment—I have been starkly reminded...
- Tags: COPD, Immune Health, Lung Health, Vitamin D