Optimizing Brain Health

Optimizing Brain Health

In the COVID-19 era, many people complain of brain fog even months after recovering from the virus. In order to optimize cognitive function, it is important to understand the factors contributing to the function of the brain.  Our brain's ability to store and access...
Dealing with Anxiety

Dealing with Anxiety

Anxiety is a pervasive symptom in our society. It does not always occur to the degree that it becomes an official diagnosis or disorder but does affect many people. As a physician, I often get asked how to manage anxiety without taking medication. When anxiety occurs,...
10 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

10 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress

The holiday season is easily one of the busiest times of the year for most people. You end up spending more time on others and less time taking care of yourself. Don't let these added stressors get the best of you this year. Here are 10 simple tips to help you reduce...
What is Integrative Medicine?

What is Integrative Medicine?

Integrative medicine’s (IM) whole-person approach -- designed to treat the person, not just the disease, has appeal to a growing audience. IM depends on a partnership between the patient and the doctor, where the goal is to treat the mind, body, and spirit,...
Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones

Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones

Bioidentical Hormones are exact duplicates of hormones the body produces. Generally bioidentical hormones are plant based and have little to no side effects (not related to dosage levels) since they are molecularly identical to substances already in your body. People...