Low-carb diets like the paleo, Atkins, and ketogenic programs are all the rage. How did they come to be so popular? And are they sustainable in the long run? This is Part I of III in my series on low carb diets and fiber. In this entry I explain the history...
Every day in my practice I treat moms are who giving it their all and falling apart. And it isn’t their fault. . THE UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS WE HAVE OF WOMEN. It seems the odds are against new moms these days. (If you already know what I’m talking about, then feel...
When Obesity isn’t a Choice, and Kale and Crossfit aren’t Enough It’s no secret that Americans are big. We’re the fattest people in the world. …And it’s a legitimate health issue. Obesity is, in and of itself, a disease, according to the World Health Organization...
A recent study reveals that even borderline low testosterone levels can cause depression in men. The study, which was presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in 2015, followed 200 adult men with borderline testosterone levels between the ages of 20...
What was your first food? Have you ever asked your parents? Depending on your age, it might have been banana, sweet potato, oatmeal, or Cheerios. Perhaps it was meat, first chewed in your mother’s mouth, and then placed into yours with her fingers. Or maybe it was...
One of my favorite beverages this time of year is golden milk. Made from tasty, healing Ayurvedic herbs blende d with coconut milk, this drink is delicious served hot or cold. It’s also one of the healthiest drinks on the planet. The “gold” in golden milk comes from...
You know your friend who doesn’t have kids yet? …Or your cousin who’s been married for 5 years to a guy that makes good money, but there’s no bump? …Or your neighbor whose child is already 4 years old and doesn’t have a little brother or sister? What’s up with that?...
Gynecomastia – also known as “Man Boobs” – happens when hormonal imbalances create swelling in the breast tissue. Most males actually begin life with swollen breasts. Parents of baby boys sometimes express concern at the size and texture of their newborn boys’...
There’s a lot of misinformation out there about anal sex and when a condom is necessary. Let’s clear some things up, shall we? I should start this (admittedly risqué) blog post by explaining: my patients are the main inspiration behind my blog posts. When I find...