Love in the times of pandemic

Love in the times of 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? Well, it turns out that there is a better time. And that time is now. Covid pandemic READ MORE

Eat meals fresh and avoid reheating

Eat meals fresh and avoid   reheating

There is a growing tendency on social media to share recipes for the preservation and consuming of food leftovers, especially after holidays and parties. This particular food fad bothers me as a holistic physician. One of the tenets of living healthy is to READ MORE

Viral Pandemic – a holistic perspective

Viral Pandemic – 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

Can manicure cause age spots or cancer?

Can manicure cause age spots or cancer?

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

Chronic Fatigue Part 2

Chronic Fatigue Part 2

Chronic Fatigue – Part 2 So, how do I, a healthy person become fatigued? Well, first of all, I should ask myself a question: what am I? On one, microscopic level, I am a collection of around 37 trillion cells. Cells are made READ MORE

So you are afraid of public speaking – now what?

So you are afraid of public speaking – now what?

Many of my patients who work as executives and need to speak in front of large crowds, get cold feet right before the event. The symptoms range from pounding heartbeat and breaking into sweat to feeling woozy and unable to focus. Even some READ MORE

Feng Shui – the energy of space

Feng Shui – the energy of space

Everything in your home that takes up space, takes up energy, too. Practitioners of the ancient Chinese art of feng shui believe a person’s environment can impact the health of their body and mind. If you’re feeling sapped or sappy, it might be READ MORE

Intermission: Sex-related Q & A

Intermission: Sex-related Q & A

I often get asked questions about sex issues and concerns by my patients, so here I tried to put together common Q & A which could help with some of your own curiosities or difficulties. Q: Should sex be viewed in a similar READ MORE

Herbal Cough Remedy for common viral cold and cough

Herbal Cough Remedy for common viral cold and cough

        If you are in the beginning stages of an upper respiratory infection, there is no need for early antibiotic intervention. In fact, 80% of the upper respiratory infections are viral in nature, and will resolve on their own. However, READ MORE

Herbal Gargling Solution for sore or painful throat

Herbal Gargling Solution for sore or painful throat

This traditional Eastern European herbal gargling solution has mended millions of sore and painful throats, including tonsillitis or pharyngitis. If pain, redness, or fever persist beyond 2 days, make sure to see your family doctor to get swabbed for a throat culture. But READ MORE

High Cortisol – how to spot and handle it

High Cortisol – how to spot and handle it

          Here is a common “bouquet” of symptoms, associated with excessively elevated cortisol: -I have difficulty falling asleep AND/OR wake up many times during the night. -I can’t handle pressure at home or at work – stress just drives READ MORE

Mercury Toxicity: what is it and how to fight it?

Mercury Toxicity: what is it and how to fight it?

If you are like most New Yorkers, you love to eat sushi. I grew up with Yama and Haru being the staples of my eating out experience. It was not until my first years of practice that I learned about Mercury Toxicity, how READ MORE

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