Each cell in our body needs nourishment with the proper nutrients, but what are they? We have unique needs so it may not be easy to give general recommendations. How do we figure out what nutrients should come from our food, and which should be supplemented? Is there a way to figure out what specific … Read more

,Clearly Define the Goal We do not all have the same needs at the same time, and some goals can seem exceedingly small, as in getting to bed earlier; and other goals can seem insurmountable such as “feeling better.” What we really need to consider is that “getting healthy” or “losing weight” is so broad … Read more

If anyone wants to know right now whether diet contributes to mental health the answer is an emphatic YES! When I treat children and adults with depression, especially for the first encounter, I run an assessment on the very foundational piece of lifestyle, which is diet. To understand how diet impacts our mood, cognition, and … Read more

The Problem: Constipation is a symptom of an underlying problem. Let us face it, we have all been backed up, and some of us intuitively figure out what causes it. Some of us do not figure it out and tolerate this very nagging, and occasionally, life threatening problem as “part of who I am.” When … Read more

Obesity directly leads to future health conditions that include cardiovascular troubles, diabetes, strokes, sleep apnea and disordered sleep, and hypertension. The public sometimes forgets that cancers stem from obesity by its pro-inflammatory compromise to the milieu that propagates cancer growth. Add in the complications of cholesterol, gastrointestinal and respiratory problems, obesity is considered lethal, BUT … Read more

Why should a meal replacement program be on your to-do list this summer? If there is any weight loss, detoxification, gut re-set, or lifestyle kick off that you need, this should be on your priority list. Why? The National Institute of Health (NIH) has endorsed research (Nutrition Journal 2010; Obesity in OPTIWIN Study) to highlight … Read more

As a physician trained in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, now called functional and integrative medicine, I’ve come to categorize skin health into the “four Hs” of management and daily habits. In equal importance I consider: Hydration, Hormones, Help, and Hide. If you keep it this simple, you will have the skin you have always wanted. … Read more

This is the first part in the series discussing the “Four Hs “of skin care. The skin is our largest organ, and the principles in the “Four Hs” approach can be attributed to overall good health. If you master your skin health, you can master your global health. Hydration principles are systemic as well as … Read more

In my description of the “Four Hs” to Skin Care the hormones play a significant role. The loss may cause a skin aging phenomenon while an imbalance can cause inflammation. Keep in mind the radiance and luster to the skin can be helped by bioidentical hormones or aggravated by the imbalance or usage of the … Read more

In the “Four Hs” of skin care the most voluminous topics for skin health are in this category, and every possible healing compound or procedure may not be captured in this article. I have categorical thinking to help delve into our options. Skin has become my “jam” because I have been plagued with psoriasis that … Read more