Carpal tunnel syndrome is becoming increasingly prevalent due to the increased time we spend at a keyboard. The cause of carpal tunnel syndrome is pinched nerves within the wrist. The symptoms are numbness, tingling and weakness of the first 3 digits of the hand. There are many other conditions that cause the same exact symptoms. It’s […]
“I just bent over, and my back went out.” I hear this every day in my office. 84% of the adults in the United States have lower back pain sometime in their life. The cost of lower back pain in the United States is $635 billion (about $2,000 per person in the US) a year. […]
Since the beginning of the pandemic my posts have been concerned with the immune system. It is our defense against all invaders that can harm the body. The immune system fights infections, neutralizes harmful substances, and fights noninfective diseases. All 3 functions impact how we age. 80 percent of the immune system resides in the […]
Long COVID is 1 of the top googled health issues. I would like to give you an update on the latest research. The definition of long COVID is one or a cluster of symptoms 3 months after initial infection. According to the CDC 1 in 5 Americans experience long COVID. The main persistent symptoms are respiratory, fatigue, body […]
In my last post I explained why it is important to have a robust immune system. The easiest way to support your immune system is with a supplement called ImmuCore. In previous emails I highlighted all the ingredients of this supplement except for medicinal mushrooms. Today I would highlight a few common mushrooms that are […]
The Flu, RSV and COVID-19 season is upon us. The recommendation is to have vaccinations for all 3 of these viruses. What you may not realize is that it is the health of your immune system that determines if you can take advantage of these vaccinations. With conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even being overweight, your […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is EGEC, (epigallocatechin). EGEC is found in green, black and oolong teas. Black and oolong tea are fermented and loses some of its health benefits. EGEC tea is not fermented and retains health benefits. You might have heard of the “new health buzzword,” polyphenol. EGEC is a polyphenol- catechin. EGEC enhances the […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is vitamin C. Historically, vitamin C is the most recognized supplement for health. In recent years, this vitamin has been forgotten. Linus Pauling, PhD of Oregon State University, was a proponent of vitamin C but met with great resistance from the medical community. Dr. Pauling was a 2-time winner of the Nobel Prize for […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is turmeric. The active ingredient of turmeric is curcumin. To date there have been no drug interactions or side effects. However, it should not be taken when pregnant. Curcumin Is a strong antioxidant preventing the body from free radical damage. It has also been found to decrease inflammation by reducing histamine levels. […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is that good old multivitamin. The function of multivitamins is to fill in the gaps of a less than optimal diet. It is important to stress that a clean whole food diet such as the Mediterranean diet is important for most people. This brings us to RDA, recommended daily allowance. The RDA […]