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Ka-put / Kä ‘pŏŏt – no longer working, broken down; inoperative. It’s not “all in your head” Women should feel healthy, vibrant and strong throughout their adult lives. If you’ve been told, “It’s all in your head,” or “learn to live with it,” read this patient’s story… She visited The […]

According to a 2021 survey from the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of Americans report that the pandemic has been and still is a significant source of stress.   One of the side effects of that stress may be brain fog.  If you’re feeling more forgetful or distracted than usual, […]

The Environmental Working Group comes through for us again with research on which foods contain the most toxins and which contain the least. This time we’ll be focusing on fish and mercury levels. BEST TYPES (very low mercury, high protein, high omega 3): Wild Salmon, Sardines, Mussels, Rainbow Trout, and […]

It can be hard figuring out what’s healthy and what’s not. There are so many things to consider these days…does it have additives, pesticides, GMOs….the list goes on and on. Luckily, when it comes to fruits and vegetables it’s pretty straightfoward, thanks to something that the Environmental Working Group calls […]

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,” is a famous quote from Hippocrates, the father of medicine, circa 440 BC.  But that famous citation must have been forgotten by the time I reached medical school in the 1970’s, for we had no formal training in nutrition at […]

Did you know that virtually everyone can maintain a healthy sex drive and experience enjoyment at any age? So for this Valentine’s season, let’s see how we can keep that flame going by restoring youthful, sexual vitality for life! Historically one of the most distressing side effects of aging has […]

Haven’t started your New Year’s Resolution yet?  No worries!  This article is for you 😊  First, you’re not alone.  Second, research shows that taking your time can even work to your advantage… When it comes to Behavior Modification, which is ultimately what most people do when they embark upon a […]

“Toxic metals in the environment may increase the risk of atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque in the arteries that can prevent blood and oxygen from reaching major organs. Arsenic and cadmium, metals that can be found in food, water and tobacco, plus titanium, which can come from dental and orthopedic […]

“Just feeling lousy,” a new patient lamented the morning I met her in my office for a consult. She went on to tell me she did not feel like working today, but she had no choice.  She was the owner of the business.   “Already stressed to the max with kids […]

According to a recent peer reviewed research paper in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience by Magdalena Miranda,  “Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) is a key molecule involved in plastic changes related to learning and memory”. In plain words, it is the fertilizer of new brain cells and very active in neurotransmission […]

“Unnecessary?” I wondered as I tried to understand exactly what my patient’s Internist was referring to. “The bioidentical hormones that Dr. Watts prescribed for you are unnecessary for life.” Gloria’s primary care physician had further explained and then questioned, “Why take them?” Now I understood. Most doctors are not taught […]

Brain fog can be a sign that your hormones are out of balance. A 54-year-old woman began to notice difficulty thinking shortly after beginning menopause.  When she was first seen in my office, she stated that she was not hopeful because she was told by other doctors that there was […]