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New Year’s Eve is often a time when even the healthiest of us throw caution to the wind and break out the champagne. The best advice is, of course, to avoid a hangover in the first place. And how? Simply by limiting your alcohol, drinking plenty of water, and making sure you eat enough, you […]

If you haven’t heard, birth control pills have become free to insured Americans as of August 1, 2012. Also, pap smears, mammograms, HIV and other STI screenings and counseling, gestational diabetes screenings during pregnancy, lactation support and equipment, and domestic violence screenings all became available the same day. Soon, all Americans (not just those who […]

We all know the importance of sunscreen when it comes to preventing skin damage and protecting skin from cancer, however, did you know that most people use either too little sunscreen or the wrong kind and may end up doing more harm than good? The Environmental Working Group caused a stir a couple of years […]

Why do some people seem to age quicker than others? Is it just a matter of genetics or are there things we can do to slow down the aging process? How much does lifestyle and diet contribute to aging? Don’t we all age? Shouldn’t we just accept it? These are some of the questions my patients ask me. […]

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are most commonly seen as an infection of the urethra and bladder but if left untreated can develop into a more serious infection of the kidneys. They are caused by germs, usually, the bacteria E. Coli from the digestive system, entering the urinary tract through the urethra, and spreading to […]

January 23rd marks the start of the Lunar New Year. In China, in particular, this time is known as the “Spring Festival” and it marks the end of the Winter season. Since the Chinese follow a Lunisolar calendar, the festival begins on the first day of the first Chinese lunar month. A long holiday, spanning […]

Today we move south through the gastrointestinal tract to the other end, which may present some issues as well. Changes in regularity are thought to be caused by a number of factors: Hormones of pregnancy contribute to a relaxation of smooth muscles including those of the large intestine. Some iron supplements can cause constipation as […]

Have you ever wondered why you get cramps, crabby, or dark brown blood with your period? Most of us never got the full story of what our periods are really supposed to be like. A period should be like a finely tuned orchestra. Maybe a little warm-up for about an hour with a bit of […]

With recent research suggesting a link between obesity and the overuse of antibiotics, we thought it might be a fitting time to discuss probiotics.  When we take antibiotics, we alter our community of healthy intestinal bacteria.  It may surprise you to learn that the bacteria in our bodies outnumber our human cells by a ratio […]

There’s nothing fun about back pain, and trying to find its root cause can be equally frustrating. You may have heard that strengthening the core is key, but that takes time. When you’re seeking more immediate relief, there are some simple stretches that can help relieve the tension that builds in the lower back. Legs Up […]