Let’s talk about tenacity and perseverance. In this day and age, they are quickly becoming virtues that are being more and more neglected. Whereas hard work and sticking to your guns was viewed as something desirable in days gone by, today anything demanding and strenuous is frowned upon. We whine […]
As we are now firmly into summer, vegetable and fruit options are abundant! The farmer’s markets are brimming with beautiful colors of produce, it’s like walking amongst rainbows of colors. It’s great! Many of my patients ask me about what’s the best diet to have and ne of the most […]
Women play a crucial role in maintaining the overall health and well-being of their families. But, when it comes down to their health, they tend to suffer in silence while battling some unique health concerns. Whether it’s recovering after baby birth, autoimmune issues, or incontinence, women deal with several conditions […]
At 14, Abbie began using drugs. At 16, she was convinced she would not live to see her 18th birthday. Then, at 22, she was crying in a doctor’s office, pregnant and addicted to heroin. Shortly after that visit, Abbie received a call from a nurse with the University of […]
Although you may not think about your immune system until you feel like you’re getting sick, it is always working hard to keep you healthy and alive. Potential environmental threats include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and chemicals, among others. The course and outcome of an infection depend on the characteristics of […]
All the ladies are familiar with the word menopause. But how many of you really know what it is? Hardly a few of us. Every woman experiences menopause after a certain age. It is determined as having no menstrual periods of over one year. The right age when women experience […]
