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Ask the Doctor :: Overindulgence Prevention 101
Ask the Doctor: Question: Last holiday season, I drank a little too much alcohol and ate too much food. Do you have any tips for the occasional overindulgence? Tis the season of celebrating with family, friends and holiday treats. It’s good to enjoy this time of year; spending more time with your loved ones, yet, we tend to overindulge a bit and forget to listen to our bodies (that are clearly telling us to stop eating and drinking). Below are a few preventable tips to remember and also what do if the excitement overshadowed and thus the prevention was not heard. Overindulgence Prevention 101 1. Don’t go hungry to a party: Eat…
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Ask the Doctor :: Best Supplements for Kids
Ask the Doctor: Question: My preschool and elementary children are back in school and I want to prevent any school colds and flus. Do you have any suggestions? Kids are back in school and yes, cold and flu season is gearing up. The best thing you can do, especially with those picky eaters, to slide in a few to boost and support their immune system; no one wants to miss school or work. Below are my 3 favorites that can be thrown into a smoothie or made into a popsicle: Essential Fatty Acids Why? Your body cannot make essential fatty acids so you need to get them from…
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Ask the Doctor :: Low Energy Levels
Ask the Doctor: Question: What steps/suggestions/supplements do you recommend to increase my energy levels? Parents are tired. From a new borne and toddler who are physically exhausting to pre teens and teenagers who are both emotionally exhausting; being a parent is a lifetime job. However, to be the best parent, one needs to take care of themselves both physically and mentally to increase energy levels and feel better. Below are a few tips Most Important Changes to Make Now Eat a well balanced diet of colorful fruits and vegetables that are packed with an array of nutrients, enzymes and fiber. Many people will tell me, “ I already…
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Ask the Doctor :: Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Ask the Doctor: Question: I am in pain all the time – could I have fibromyalgia? Fibromaylgia is tough: tough to live with and tough to treat. And many doctors have no idea how to diagnosis or treat which makes getting better, a whole new challenge. The best suggestion I have is to find a doctor that you feel comfortable with and trust: Someone who will listen to you and be open to spending the appropriate amount of time with you to get you better. If you have any symptoms below, find that doctor as soon as you can because early treatment will result in a fast recovery. What…
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Ask the Doctor: Natural Remedies for Anxiety
Ask the Doctor: Question: I feel constant state of anxiety and I am worried it may get worse. What can I do? When a parent, we tend to worry, be fearful and nervous with (almost) every move our kids take: from learning to walk to driving a car. To a degree, these are all normal; however, if these feelings become extreme and manifest into physical symptoms, a diagnosis of mild to severe anxiety might happen. Anxiety is a general term when people experience challenges in their lives that cause nervousness and worry. It occurs in acute situations but when people have trouble letting go and become nervous and worried constantly…
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Ask the Doctor: Aspartame and Inflammation
Ask the Doctor: Question: A friend has terrible leg and foot pain and she is wondering if aspartame is a contributing factor. What are your thoughts? Thank you for your question! Aspartame must be eliminated; however, something needs to be replaced otherwise other symptoms may arise (headaches). I suggest to all of my patients to avoid all processed, man-made sugar alternatives as research shows many side effects – one being inflammation – and the long term effects can be much worse. Eating raw honey and maple syrup are perfect alternatives; they are sweet yet packed with nutrients that the body can use. With her bursitis and pain, there are…
