Every year my patients ask me if they should get a flu shot, and what treatments they should consider if they do get the flu—both are great questions, but let’s start with a bit of background. The influenza virus (the flu) represents a group of RNA viruses that vary...
I recently had an awesome interview with Dr. Dale Bredesen, a physician who has created a breakthrough program to reverse Alzheimer’s disease. For years people have been told that we can’t stop memory loss, but now we know you can. Dr. Bredesen’s research has focused...
This point has been argued extensively over the last decade, and recommendations vary greatly. A recent article published in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) helps to answer this important question. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, and once...
I often ask my patients what health issue scares them the most. I usually expect them to say cancer or perhaps a stroke, yet the clear majority say that the disease they want to avoid the most is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease begins with brain cell...
It’s February, Heart Month, time to nourish your heart. The good news is that when you eat right for your heart, you improve your circulation, while also benefiting your mental sharpness, energy, waistline, and sexual function, too. What are the best foods for your...
