Did you know that I grew up in Connecticut? Besides being one of the most difficult states for a child to learn to spell . . . and I remember it being a struggle . . . Connecticut is home to the discovery of Lyme Disease. During my clinical studies, I worked with some amazing…
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A lot of patients come to me and ask me about fatigue and infections, so I want to share some information with you. It may not be what you expect. There are 3 infections I see in my clinic that cause fatigue and not the type of fatigue that makes you skip cleaning your bathroom,…
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Do you know the difference between when you start menstruating and when your body is trying to stop? When you start having periods the world is out to get you. Ask any teenager they’ll tell you. Everyone else is wrong and just not listening. Unfortunately, when our hormones slowdown, in both men and women, we…
Read Full ArticleLive in San Jose or anywhere in the South Bay? Then you know that clean air isn’t always guaranteed, especially during wildfire season. Even when the skies look clear, California’s wildfires leave behind smoke, chemicals, and fine particles in the air. Breathing those in can drain your energy, cloud your focus, and weaken your immune…
Read Full ArticleDo you have an Auto-Immune disorder and are you concerned about cosmetic medicine? Everyone has a right to feel and look great. While you can definitely do both without aesthetic medicine, for many people cosmetic enhancement is the cherry on top of the sundae that makes them feel super confident and awesome. But what if…
Read Full ArticleCan you maintain continued success with weight loss forever? The answer is yes, you can! The key to weight loss is having a long-term plan and keeping accountability. After seeing thousands of patients, I can tell you with certainty that the ones who succeed in losing weight have a plan. I like to think about…
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A lot of people suspect that they have metabolic disease but are not really sure. Metabolic syndrome is not just one thing – it’s a combination of symptoms or risk factors that could increase your chances for stroke and heart disease. There are quite a few of them, but let’s take a look at the…
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SIBO short for “small intestinal bacterial overgrowth,” is a common but little-known condition affecting the small intestine. As its name implies, it simply means that the bacteria in your small intestine have become imbalanced. This can lead to a whole slew of unpleasant, often painful, and sometimes embarrassing symptoms, including: Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Gas Bloating…
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Few things are more frustrating than trying and trying to conceive without success. But even though you might not believe it (when it seems everyone you know is having babies except for you), infertility in women is more common than you might think: in the U.S., an estimated 12% of women of childbearing age have…
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For many of us, it’s the ultimate nightmare: the thought of losing our memories and our ability to function—or watching a loved one slip away—to dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Every year, five hundred thousand Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Because it happens to people as they age, many believe that these cognitive disorders…
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