Fatigue: A Functional Medical Doctor Perspective

Fatigue: A Functional Medical Doctor Perspective

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

Embracing Functional Medicine: A Fresh Start!

Embracing Functional Medicine: A Fresh Start!

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

One Woman: A Celebration of Love

One Woman: A Celebration of Love

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

Love in the Times of the Pandemic

Love in the Times of the Pandemic

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

Healing with Herbs & Spices – Part 1

Healing with Herbs & Spices – Part 1

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

The Pandemic: Staying Strong with a Holistic Perspective

The Pandemic: Staying Strong with a Holistic Perspective

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

Southwest Florida Blue Zones Project Certification

Southwest Florida Blue Zones Project Certification

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

Plantar Fasciitis: Preventive Holistic Tips

Plantar Fasciitis: Preventive Holistic Tips

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

Back Pain: Common & LOW

Back Pain: Common & LOW

Question 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 pain READ MORE

SOS for a Throbbing Tooth!

SOS for a Throbbing Tooth!

Question from the website: I have a sharp pain in a tooth of mine! I am allergic to benzocaine, so I can’t use over-the-counter numbing gels. What else can I try? My Opinion: Every toothache merits a visit to the dentist to rule READ MORE

Holistic Solutions to Summertime Skin Concerns

Holistic Solutions to Summertime Skin Concerns

I wanted to highlight some of the common summertime skin concerns and my holistic solutions for some of them. This one seemed suitable as this was a recent question asked on my website: “About a week ago I noticed a big red pimple READ MORE

Holistic Care for Your Tummy in the Summer

Holistic Care for Your Tummy in the Summer

Sensitive stomach is a common summertime malady. People with upset digestive system tend to feel more bloated and have more loose stools in the hotter months of the year. This often has to do with the surge in the serotonin levels as these READ MORE

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