Every week thousands of people retire. It is estimated that 33% of the workforce is eligible for retirement this year. Retirement is a wonderful time of life and remaining healthy is very important if you are going to enjoy it. After decades of hard-work, reaping the rewards of a life well lived should include taking […]
Consumer Reports released it’s recommendations for a healthy heart which includes very specific guidelines regarding your diet. The age old advice of low salt and low fat are no longer. Instead follow these practical uncomplicated guidelines to reduce your risk of heart disease by 30% (similar to taking cholesterol lowering drugs). A true heart-healthy diet can […]
Autism is diagnosed based on criteria from a diagnostic manual of mental disorders however, it is increasingly clear that many of these symptoms are medical – not psychological. Because children with autism-spectrum disorder have health issues that are very complex, individualized dietary changes and nutritional supplements can make profound improvements. Specific alternative medical tests can […]
A 16 year old female presented with eczema since the age of 2 months, according to her mother. She had been treated as needed with topical creams which over time would help to resolve the skin rashes however they would always return. At 16 years old, she was dressed fully to cover all but her […]
Mild thyroid failure is a common problem in the US-especially in older women. It is estimated that 8%-9% people in America has it and this statistic increases as women age. Physicians usually test thyroid levels with a Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) test. True thyroid disease needs to be tested thoroughly with a full thyroid panel […]