Vitamin D
Since COVID-19 has emerged and has decimated the world, I thought this a good time to have a lengthy conversation about Vitamin D. As you know there are water soluble vitamins like vitamin B and C, and there are fat soluble vitamins like vitamin D. Fat soluble means that the vitamin can be stored in […]
Urinary Tract Infections – Part 1
Urinary tract infections occur in over 50% of the population. More common in women (53%) vs men (14%) due to the smaller length of the urethra in women. Patients that have had prior (UTI’s) are drastically more likely for future events. The most common bacteria is from gram negative; E-Coli. However complicated UTI’s can be from structural […]
Urinary Tract Infections – Part 2
THERAPIES FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS Diets rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables will promote a healthy immune system. The avoidance of the following will decrease bladder irritation: simple sugars caffeine, alcohol and tobacco usage. Garlic and it’s component allicin, have antimicrobial urinary pathogens. Onions also contain allicin, but also have flavonoids and quercetin. A […]
Women and Heart Disease
Though women have a better capacity to know there is something wrong with their bodies during an illness…their symptoms and physical signs could be more vague and less detailed than men when it comes to heart disease. Here is a list of such symptoms in women: 1. Some discomfort or pressure in the back, arm […]
Mediterranean Diet
RECIPES BASED OFF OF THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET For those of you that are not familiar with this diet, let me explain some of its key benefits. The Mediterranean diet has been known to prevent heart disease and strokes, keep you agile, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, cutting in half your risk of Parkinson’s disease, […]
Diabetes: An Overview
The incidence of Type ll Diabetes has grown worldwide as an epidemic. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 40% of the US population will develop Type ll Diabetes during their lifetime. The rise of Type ll Diabetes is associated with a lack of physical exercise, obesity, a sedimentary lifestyle, and an aging population. By the […]
Diabetes: Is It Preventable?
YES! TYPE II DIABETES IS PREVENTABLE… Many studies, performed worldwide, have shown that Type ll Diabetes, mellitus, can be controlled and/or prevented by making the following lifestyle changes: Weight Loss Decreasing Intake of Total Fat and Saturated Fats Increasing Fiber and Daily Physical Exercise Patients who smoke have strong associations or links to Type ll […]
Nutraceuticals and You – Chromium
CHROMIUM Chromium supplementation has great importance today, since so many people are developing Metabolic Syndrome and Type ll Diabetes mellitus. Chromium is a trace mineral that heightens the action of insulin’s attaching to the cell receptor site. Chromium also appears to have antioxidant properties necessary to counteract the stress of disease processes. It also has been […]
Mold, Mold, Mold – Part 1
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TOXIN Mold and mycotoxins can and do create havoc on the human physiology. Patients may be exposed to mold and mycotoxins after damage occurs to their homes after a hurricane, a pipe breaking behind a wall or a water heater ruptures. Anyone exposed to mold or mycotoxins can […]
What Causes Erectile Dysfunction and Natural Approaches to Resolve it – Interview with Dr.Yale Smith
Dr. Yale Smith, MD of the The Center for Antiaging Aesthetic + Regenerative Medicine in Viera provides insight into the cause of erectile dysfunction (ED) as well as the many underlying conditions that can contribute to the condition. He also addresses options to help resolve ED. Since practicing Anesthesiology for nearly 30 years, Dr. Yale […]