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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The Biology of Aging We used to think that the aging process is inevitable and that age-related diseases cannot be prevented or reversed. Indeed, in conventional medicine, we don’t analyze blood tests with the purpose of helping patients slow down the effects of aging. We are looking at bringing your lab values back to a normal […]
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The Secret of Longevity: Using Stress to our Benefit Stress is not a product of modern times. Human beings have been under stress since the beginning of times, fighting wild beasts, surviving natural catastrophes and wars. What is happening today? Why do we suddenly see so many diseases emerging from stress? Why have we become […]
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