If you have or are at risk for diabetes have you been informed of the #1 food swap you should make? The key focus of a Harvard initiative shows promising outcome on the diabetes front. Providing vital information to diabetics or potential patients of the disease, I...
Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? According to the 2021 statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 38.1 million adults in the US have been diagnosed. We can safely assume prevalence is higher today. If not diagnosed with diabetes, have you been told...
“Agricultural scientists echo the same sentiment – the human population is increasing,” Dr. Arun Bhunia stated. This, in turn, means we need to safely feed more people. What is food sustainability? The National Agricultural Library, U.S. Department of Agriculture...
It all changed when high fructose corn syrup was “introduced to the food market in 1970.” Shortly after that, “the obesity epidemic began to take off,” said Dr. George Bray, a renowned expert in the field of obesity. In the 1960s new technology allowed starch to be...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Obesity in the US affects 100.1 million adults and 14.7 million children.”* Given the fact that in 2022 the total US adult population was almost 261 million, that means over one-third of our population is overweight. With...
Dr. David B. Reuben has great news to report for dementia patients and their families. “For the first time in Medicare’s history, it will be paying for support of caregivers!” Reuben clarified, “This will not be 24/7 home care paid for; but there will be much more...
“Dementia is an epidemic,”* primarily affecting the older population. Dr. David B. Reuben, an expert in geriatric care who practices at UCLA Health, explains the crucial facts you and yours need to know. Dementia is a disease defined by: A chronic acquired decline in...
UC Riverside has issued research results that impact you. Your state of health may be being significantly altered by the flippant disregard of practices used in restaurants, fast-food chains, and the like. Soybean oil “is by far the most widely produced and consumed...
You’ve been asked this question before. Where do you rate your pain on a scale from 1-10? Do you know what each number means? It’s confusing but clarity will soon be yours. Most medical facilities use the Stanford Pain Scale (1-10) as a reference guide. Pain tolerance...
Treating patients with chronic pain on a daily basis, Hana Doustar, founder and head clinician of the Clinic for Pain and Anxiety, graciously shared her expertise, approach, and advice to living with chronic pain and anxiety, as well as combating stress. The top three...
In understanding chronic illness, it’s important to not only learn about it from a doctor’s perspective, but true insight comes from a patient willing to share their very personal experience with it. Rachel S. has a story to share and it is one not only of suffering,...
I’m pleased to welcome back cardiologist Dr. Steven Nissen, recognized as one of Time Magazine’s World’s Most Influential People, for an update on clinical trials underway for treatment of elevated Lp(a) levels. If you missed it, you can read the first installment of...
Are you curious what the likelihood is that you may acquire a disease? Could there be a way to halt it? If already diagnosed, have you thought about what the best course of action may be for your body, based on your genetic makeup? Sharon Terry, CEO of Genetic...
A very painful and disabling condition, migraine affects all genders and ages. Since it is recognized as a widespread ailment by medical experts, why is it so tremendously under-diagnosed? “Of people with migraine in population studies, only about half of the people...
It can and does make a difference when a physician treating us goes the extra mile, spends a little more time listening, and is whole-heartedly dedicated to helping their patients. I am pleased to welcome back Dr. David Clarke, an expert in gastroenterology and...
The men and women who have served our country have made numerous sacrifices and deserve our respect, but veterans like Greg Peterman are in a special category. Greg, now a veteran Green Beret,* began his Army career in 1993 and served 7 tours, in places like...
Given that 25% of adults in the United States have reported experiencing lower back pain in the prior three months (CDC), it is important to know that many options exist to help alleviate this pain. Dr. Bryan Marascalchi, a pain management expert who is an assistant...
When getting ready to have surgery, we are used to being briefed by our surgeon, the nursing staff, and the anesthesiologist as to what will take place during the operation and what to expect afterward. But, have you ever wondered what’s really going on with your body...
In recently talking with Dr. Deborah Friedman, a talented neuro-ophthalmologist with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, I learned there are several conditions seen in headache medicine that are greatly underrepresented in the media. Friedman agreed that...
While no chronic illness is easy to navigate, individuals afflicted with diabetes are recognized as having a notably stressful and high-maintenance disease. Dr. Rashmi Mullur, an endocrinologist and integrative medicine expert with UCLA Health and the Greater Los...
Diabetes has reached “a crisis level over the last several decades,” according to Dr. Rashmi Mullur, an endocrinologist with UCLA Health. A common link appears to be the primary culprit. “We are still experiencing what we consider our obesity epidemic that has been in...
The Cleveland Clinic states, “rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 1.3 million people in the United States.”* No age bracket is excluded, yet it is considered rare for those under age 18 to experience an onset of the disease. Simply stated, arthritis equates to...
Dr. Todd Davenport’s empathetic understanding of chronic illness is profound and gratifying. “The hard thing about all of this is that this is all invisible,” he explained. “So you wouldn’t know that somebody has a migraine unless you knew what you were looking for....
COPD, formally known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the fourth leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. This is a disease that deserves a look back in time as...
The more medical experts study disease, the more frequently inflammation seems to rear its problematic head. Shedding more light on that subject and more for us is Dr. Christopher Snell, former chair of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee to the U.S....
In researching the effect migraine and other chronic health conditions (non-heart related) may have on one’s cardiovascular health, I was very pleased to get top-rated cardiologist Dr. Steven Nissen’s opinion. Nissen was very forthcoming and said that topic is a...
I walked out of a recent primary care doctor visit with an unexpected bit of genetic family history! After a cursory review of my fasting blood work results, he told me high cholesterol runs in my family. He caught me off guard. He doesn’t know my family! I didn’t...
Top-notch cardiologist Dr. Steven Nissen, recognized as one of Time Magazine’s World’s Most Influential People, has a suggestion that may help add years to your life. A seldom-used simple blood test, which reveals genetic destiny, can reveal whether an individual is...
The interview this month is with Dr. Payam Soltanzadeh, who specializes in neurology and neuromuscular medicine at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Soltanzadeh has shared his expertise and provided clarity on the condition Myasthenia Gravis (MG). “In...
It is vital that we work to continually build up our mental, physical, and emotional resilience. If you have to take a sick day off work, do you feel guilty even though you are legitimately too ill to physically go in to your job? “Patients with migraine are...
Invisible illnesses – migraine, Fibromyalgia, lupus, Crohn’s disease, ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme disease – just to name a few. While they may be “invisible” on the outside, we know they are incredibly active internally. It’s a lot to digest. From a slower than...
As you likely realize by this stage, bringing awareness and fostering conversation on overall health, especially chronic conditions is what drives me. Many of these conditions cause patients to feel significant fatigue. In some cases, the fatigue is so profound that...
The interview this month is with Lauren, a neurological intensive care RN. Lauren specializes in neurology, neurosurgery, migraine, headaches, strokes, brain tumors and other trauma related to brain and spine. Lauren’s experience with migraine started very early on in...
A large number of our U.S. military troops are deployed internationally during wartime to protect America’s interests. Little did many know that after stepping up to serve their country, they would have another battle to fight. This battle unfortunately can be more...
In regards to one’s health, it’s common to have an understanding of family medical history and whether or not you are living a healthy lifestyle. But how aware are you of the chemical content in the food you ingest day after day? Weighing in on this topic is Dr. Nancy...
In this personal interview, Judy, a warm and friendly 92-year-old great-grandmother, successful real estate investor and businesswoman, shares her experience with migraine. Judy is an individual who suffered from migraine for over 25 years, with experiences of having...
I am pleased to share an exclusive, three-part interview with highly respected expert, Dr. Nancy Klimas, who holds multiple noteworthy positions including Director, Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine, Nova Southeastern University. Klimas specializes in myalgic...
This personal interviews is with Mike, a youthful and active 65-year-old father of two and grandfather of three. Mike’s lifelong career is that of a general building contractor, involving homes, commercial properties, and multiple unit developments. Mike is an...
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