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…
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is something many of my patients suffer from; Infact, studies have shown that around 30 million Americans are affected by this condition. Often, people don’t realize that the symptoms they’re experiencing are because of an underlying problem like IBS. I like to think of IBS as the ‘PMS of the…
Quite a few people experience hair loss – it can happen at any age. Often patients come to our clinic, distressed about hair loss and looking for a quick fix. However, do keep in mind that hair loss may occur due to one of several problems. Let’s take a look at the most common nutritional…
Eating healthy is a feel-good factor for me and I always try to encourage my little one to eat healthy as well. Just like me, I know that you are also trying to do the same. As parents, the health of our kids is always the #1 priority. But when kids are too fussy about…
What is PMS? Premenstrual Syndrome a.k.a Prepare to Meet Satan. When it comes to PMS, almost every woman has something to say about it. Is it that common? Yes! At least 85 percent of menstruating women have at least 1 PMS symptom as part of their monthly cycle (estimated by The American College of Obstetricians…
Heart Disease has become very common and is a much more complex disease than you think. One in every four deaths in the U.S is due to Heart Disease. Scary! As a Naturopathic Doctor, I keep hearing lots of questions about Heart Disease and I believe this write up will help you clear a few…
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…
If you’re someone who suffers from the poor condition of your health, but you don’t live near Los Gatos, we are happy to provide you with Remote Patient Care right from the comfort of your home! We use our advanced patient care portal to stay in touch with all of our patients from across the…
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…
What does PMS stand for? Ask around, and you may run into a number of tongue-in-cheek definitions. For example: Pass My Shotgun Pimples May Surface Pardon My Sobbing Puffy Mid-Section Psychotic Mood Shift Unfortunately, these are all pretty descriptive of what it feels like to suffer from pre-menstrual syndrome, the real meaning of this acronym.…