FOOD ALLERGIES Food allergies are on a rise in the United States.  It is estimated that 1-3% of patients have food allergies, if not more.  Food allergies are slowly being understood by patients and affect the quality of life. Definition and prevalence Food allergy is defined as an adverse health effect arising from a specific… Read More…

Recently in the media, there has been much controversy about the importance of breast cancer screening. Latest research has shown that routine breast cancer screening can lead to more harm than good for patients. The newest recommendations by the United States Preventive Health Task Force show that screening must be individualized depending on the patients… Read More…

What are hormones? Hormones regulate the essential functions of your body like metabolism, growth, reproduction, repair, immunity, libido, mood, mental function, and sleep.  Hormones play such a central role in vitality, longevity, health and well-being. And it’s no wonder that replacing these crucial hormones makes a HUGE difference in how you feel, how you look,… Read More…

Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis affects about 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States. Americans are now suffering from hip and spine fractures which is increasing morbidity and mortality in the hospital, skilled nursing facilities, and home. Osteoporosis is defined as low bone mass and structural deterioration of the… Read More…

Greetings! When asked to write an article on “primary prevention of heart disease” I am eager to give you sounds science and useful tips on how you can stay heart healthy. I hope that you use these tips to have an overall enhancement of your lifestyle. Heart disease is the number one killer in the… Read More…

Skin cancer has been on the rise since the early 1990s. It is thought the increase in skin cancer is due to increased exposure to the sun and depletion of the ozone layer. One out of 6 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point. Skin cancer accounts for 33% of all cancers in the… Read More…