We all understand that when there is cooperation or concordance of the cells and systems in our bodies, then we are in good health. When there is discordance among these systems, then our health can suffer. We cannot talk about broken immunity or obesity (both signs...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age. In addition, one of every ten girls as young as age eleven are affected by this syndrome. This can be an estimated total of five million women in the U.S. Sadly,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with many health concerns for which we do not yet have clear answers. What does appear to be clear is that obesity does pose a significant risk of infection and mortality and is present in almost half of hospitalized or deceased...
Evaluation and treatment of dyslipidemia (high cholesterol) has been totally mis-directed in the last 30-40 years. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? The problem is not that we don’t have great doctors treating patients, it’s really because...
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, more than 27 million Americans suffer from thyroid dysfunction, many of whom go undiagnosed. Of the detected cases of hypothyroidism, more than half are due to Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune...
Yes, it’s 2020! I hope that 2019 brought some joy to all of you. Many of you have also experienced some overwhelming grief, loss and unexpected health issues. Sadly, this is the hardest part of life. We are, however, mostly very resilient beings, so, somehow we...
