Do you hear friends discuss their intense boot camp workouts? Maybe they are thinking of starting Crossfit? Those P90X or Insanity infomercials have you motivated? You may want to think twice, especially if you are out of shape. Rhabdomyolysis is also called “death of muscle cells” when a muscle is damaged under stress. It releases […]
I see many kids, tweens and teens. The topic has come up countless times: “What do I do with my kid who is a picky eater, without coming across as the food police?” I thought this would be a good topic to discuss as it important for parents to understand where their child is coming […]
What is a man supposed to do? Many men are trying to be proactive taking supplements to reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer due to aging, their family history, and are becoming more aware of prostate cancer from the data they have read. A multicenter study led by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center […]
In March 2014 I had the opportunity to attend ICED which is the International Conference on Eating Disorders. Out of the many sessions I was planning on attending this session was the one that I was most excited about. This session was presented by Rachel Bryant-Waugh who is one of the key individuals to come […]
As consumers, when we hear about arsenic in rice and baby food we automatically panic and start thinking: What will we feed our babies? I wrote an article in July 2013 and I wanted to write a follow up to that article about arsenic and now its possible effects on baby food. To refresh your […]
I see clients who bring their medicine cabinet in of supplements in review. Individuals either begin taking supplements as the internet/magazine has suggested as a good idea or to take these supplements after their internist’s recommendations. If you are taking supplement (s) this article will discuss the latest findings on the amino acid called L-carnitine. […]
Eating disorders do not discriminate against sex, cause, whether the person is predisposed, or their age. I have observed in my private practice that once an older adult is referred to me for his or her eating disorder they are at a stage of needing significant help. Perhaps the doctor assumes the eating disorder was […]
It is hard to not walk into a grocery store and avoid passing various products made with coconut. Whether it is milk, nondairy cheeses, ice cream, oil or we hear Dr. Oz speak about it I couldn’t help myself want to write about this proclaimed “superfood”. It claims to be a protecting agent against Alzheimer’s, […]
We live in a culture that emphasizes eat “healthfully”, “unprocessed foods,” “whole grains”, perhaps gluten free if one has Celiac Disease or if you are gluten intolerant. We are told to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and yes they should be organic right? What about fat? Can I eat fat or should I avoid fat? […]
A number of months ago there was a big headliner on CNN that taking Fish oil supplements could increase the prostate cancer in men. After this report came out many of my male clients, friends and family members began asking questions regarding this disturbing news. The research began and more information has started to unfold. […]