Contrary to what most people think, your doctor is not your “boss” in any way.  Quite the opposite, actually—he or she works for YOU! And as such, your medical care should be a 2-way discussion where questions are allowed and addressed--not a “proclamation” of what you must do and that’s that. When it comes to your health, you MUST make fully informed decisions that you are completely comfortable with. If you have a health...

  Probably the biggest downfall of our mainstream medical system is that it’s primarily symptom-focused and not cause-focused.  So much emphasis is placed on prescribing measures (usually drugs) that lessen or take away symptoms while the underlying cause remains largely unexplored. As a result, millions of people spend a good part of their lives chained to a prescription bottle because without it, their symptoms come back and they feel miserable.  Plus let’s not forget that...

  I think it’s safe to say that most people have fears of spiders, snakes and public speaking. Well, we should add bad breath on to that list! Just look in the “oral care” aisle of most stores—you’ll see an ocean of minty toothpastes, rinses and mouthwashes, all promising to tame your “Monster breath.” But using mouthwash for bad breath is like putting a Band-Aid on a broken leg.  Sure, your mouth might feel clean...

  In the midst of the Coronavirus quarantines, there is an abundance of memes popping up on social media making jokes about people eating constantly out of boredom. But for some people, being hungry all the time is no laughing matter and has nothing to do with staying home—it’s their reality. If that includes you, here are some surprising reasons why your inner dinner bell might be clanging way too often…and how you can help...

  Hi everyone! This is (at least for now) the last coronavirus blog that addresses all of your initial questions.  I will do my best to continue to pass along updated information as it becomes available. Here are today’s questions: 1) We are asked to isolate ourselves if we think we have got the virus. So what medicines and food do we need to take to deal with the virus and get rid of it...

  Hello again everyone! I’m still here answering your questions and hopefully giving you some peace of mind.  This is affecting ALL of us, and I want you to know that I pray for your safety and health every single day. Here are today’s questions: 1) What do u think of the pneumonia vaccination? I don’t have any health issues other than osteoporosis & diverticulosis. Thankfully don’t create problems other than a very odd flare...