The subject of Energy in its various expressions has always piqued my interest. As human beings, we are capable of sensing energy being present or absent in our mind-body and environment. I have authored numerous articles and posts about Masaru Emoto’s experiments with READ MORE
Hello, everyone! After nearly 3 years, I’m thrilled to dive back into this blog and reconnect with all of you. For those who don’t know my background, I’m a Board Certified Internist. My medical journey began with earning an M.D. degree from the Sackler READ MORE
Besides marking the beginning of the spring, the month of March also carries a wonderful little holiday on the 8th of the month called ‘International Woman’s Day’. In fact, when I was growing up in the Soviet Union, the country which exists no READ MORE
The month of February always evokes the images of Valentine’s Day celebration. And what better time to ponder the concept of Love if not on Valentine’s? It turns out that there is a better time. And that time is now. Covid pandemic has READ MORE
In the age of prescription medications, holistically oriented folks turn to utilizing common herbs and spice remedies for healing conditions! And with good reason: thousands of years of experience with folk remedies should be noted and revered. So, here is a glimpse of READ MORE
Although novel corona-virus Covid-19 is a rapidly evolving situation, we all been informed of the daily status via TV, internet, and print. As this pandemic unravels, there are two important holistic observations I would like to make: Number one: Panic kills people. There READ MORE
Patient asked: I like to get my nails done around the holidays, but I heard on the news that the UV lamps at nail salons may cause age spots and even skin cancer. Do I really have to worry about this? Dr.Kogan: While READ MORE
When I came upon the Southwest Florida Blue Zones Book and read up on their project, it immediately struck the chord with me and my life philosophy. It was so great to realize that there were like-minded people living right next door to READ MORE
Is it POSSIBLE to travel safely AND stay healthy when you have a gassy stomach? Patient Asked: Every time I fly, I get very gassy. I’ve tried avoiding fiber and gassy foods, but it does not work. Our vacation is coming up. Is READ MORE
A common summer complaint I encounter in my medical practice is the searing foot pain in one heel, especially when people step out of bed. The cause of such pain may be plantar fasciitis, inflammation of the thick band of connective tissue on READ MORE
Question was asked via website: I have read a lot about the dangers of acid reflux medications. Are there any natural and holistic fixes that will help? My opinion: From a holistic perspective, You are right to be leery of proton pump inhibitors READ MORE
Question was asked via my website: Over the past month, I have been experiencing severe lower back pain while lying in bed. I have no idea what’s causing it since I have not done any heavy lifting or unusual activity. Some nights the READ MORE