The American Migraine Foundation estimates that at least 39 million Americans suffer from migraine. Since many people are undiagnosed, the actual number may be much higher. Headaches can start early in childhood or later in life. They can occur occasionally or be a recurrent debilitating issue. Their duration and intensity vary and require different treatments. They can […]
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REBALANCING YOUR LIFE IN MENOPAUSE How Menopause affects women Many women feel suddenly hit by the symptoms of menopause and are struggling to adjust to lack of sleep and lower levels of physical and mental energy. However, there are women who are only experiencing very gradual effects and don’t have major complaints about their menopausal state. They would […]
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How can we best address cholesterol levels? Many patients are consulting with me because they have high cholesterol levels in their blood tests. They are questioning whether they should be on a cholesterol-lowering drug, called a statin, or just modify their diet and lifestyle to prevent the harmful effects of cholesterol. LDL, VLDL, and […]
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THE TRADITIONAL USE OF MUSHROOMS Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years and in multiple cultures to heal and prevent disease by supporting the immune system. Mushrooms have been given in addition to antibiotics to accelerate recovery from infection. Some studies are even contemplating prescribing mushrooms when patients have reached antibiotic resistance, in other […]
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It is fascinating to witness the worldwide revolution in healthcare AI (Artificial intelligence) is about to create. What a relief for doctors who have been overwhelmed by keeping up with the demands of electronic medical records, spending more time gathering data and writing charts than interacting with their patients. As a Functional Medicine physician, I […]
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