If you were to ask me what is the one thing that I can do to improve my health, I would have to say take care of your immune system. It is obvious that the immune system prevents infections from bacteria, and viruses. It also protects us against all types of chemicals that we encounter. […]
The diagnosis of arthritis really bugs me. It seems to be a catch-all for musculoskeletal conditions that are not sufficiently evaluated. Arthritis can be caused by autoimmune disease, trauma, rarely infection, and overuse/misuse of the joint. The overuse/ misuse diagnosis of arthritis is concerning to me. Once the diagnosis of arthritis is made, it immediately […]
In my last email you may remember that I was discussing how to repair the body’s ability to produce NAD+. As we age, due to the stresses on our immune system we lose the ability to recycle NAD+. NAD+ is in every cell of our body. This molecule reduces inflammation, reverses biological age, increases the level of a […]
My Latest emails may have seemed to change topics from living with viruses to optimizing the immune system and longevity. You may recall that the immune system is at the center of protecting us from invaders and longevity. In my mind a healthy immune system immune system and longevity are one and the same. When […]
The most common complaint of patients in my office is lower back pain. Except for trauma patients are bewildered how they developed back pain. “I just bent over to pick up a piece of paper, “I was just tying my shoe,” and other inconsequential causes of low back pain are usually reported. There are many […]
I have always tried to inform you of the best information, based in science, about your immune system. However, recently I have been aware of a growing trend medicine that is very concerning. The past few days I have been watching network TV stations, which is not my usual viewing habit. Most of the commercials […]
How does aging affect your immune system? Well, that depends on whether you look at your chronological age or your biological age. Your biological age is extremely specific for you as an individual. Your biological age will dictate your overall health, your susceptibility towards chronic disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and even longevity. When speaking about the […]
August 8, 2022 Living with viruses So far, I have discussed the hallmarks of lifestyle medicine which are; stress management, exercise, sleep, diet, and specific nutrients. Relationships are also discussed in functional medicine however; they are specific to each individual situation and not easily discussed in this format. Every day a new variance of COVID 19 develops, […]
Most people have a desire to live life to the fullest with a combination of quantity and quality. There are many parameters that may determine how long you will live however, this short article presents the findings of 5 researchers who identify 3 simple tests you can do at home to measure your ability […]
Anti-Aging. It seems like every new product related to health is some sort of antiaging pill potion or lotion. Guess what, we are all aging. The real pursuit should be aging gracefully, with full function of mind body and soul. There are ways of predicting your aging process. There’s a number of tests used in […]