Talk of coronavirus has incited a rising panic. People across the United States are preparing for the worst. But is COVID-19 really as big of a threat to public health as the media is portraying it to be? While this pandemic is cause for some concern, the hysteria surrounding the recent outbreaks might be more…
At night! According to a recent study in the European Heart Journal, hypertensive patients will have better cardiovascular (CV) outcomes if they take their blood pressure medications at night. The Study High blood pressure leads to heart attacks and strokes. Therefore, it is crucial to manage hypertension. Apparently, managing blood pressure during sleep predicts CV…
Glutathione is your body’s primary antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your cells from oxidative stress and genetic damage. Glutathione is a tripeptide made of 3 simple amino acids: glycine, L-glutamic acid and L-cysteine. It is a difficult molecule to manufacture, requiring multiple steps. However, your body has the ability to recycle glutathione.
We have set the clocks back, the holidays are just around the corner and you know what that means: Cold and flu season is upon us. My overall approach to prevent colds and flu: BOOST your immune system now. Here are 5 tips for keeping you healthy this flu season! Take your Vitamin D During…
Yes! Broccoli can help detoxify the body and research shows that it can reduce breast and prostate cancer. Indoles and isothiocyanates are phytochemicals that give broccoli these superpowers. In particular, indole-3-carbinol helps the liver metabolize estrogen more effectively and is protective against hormone dependent cancers like breast and prostate. Research from the University of Illinois…
Are you feeling sluggish and tired? Is your skin dull, your hair thinning? Do you routinely walk into a room and forget why you went in there? Are you having trouble losing belly fat? Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? Is the list of foods you can eat getting shorter and shorter? Does…
“Most folks are about as happy as they make their minds up to be” Abraham Lincoln Happiness is often talked about as a cute catchphrase not a topic for serious scientists. However, the research is growing in this arena. There is actually a Center for Health and Happiness at Harvard University! We are beginning to…
Have you noticed an outbreak of illness right after the children go back to school? As a board-certified Emergency Physician for 27 years, I witnessed this trend each year. Then I became a parent and experienced this at home. First it was strep for a few years, then just a cold every September. The odd…
