Hardly anyone would be surprised today with a thesis that living a sedentary life—one where you do not take initiative and regularly move around—is very bad for your health. And yet, in the contemporary post-Covid world with many people working from home, sitting READ MORE

Naples is one of THE healthiest cities in the United States. If you look around and pay attention, you will understand exactly why. Just take notice of how many seniors are engaged in some form of exercise: From tennis to golf, yoga to tai chi, retirees are keeping their bodies in READ MORE

1990 was an exciting time to study biology at Cornell University! Our genetics professor announced with great pride that humanity was embarking on an epic quest of identifying ALL of the existing human genes—Project Genome. For the next decade or so, 40-something thousand READ MORE

Fall is upon us, and I would be remiss if I did not talk about 6 types of healthy eating as holistic, preventive medicine for your health. PERSIMMON: A Tasty Treat to Safeguard YOUR Heart’s Holistic Health Research shows that polyphenols, which are READ MORE

Insomnia, which is commonly known as a disorder of normal sleep, affects millions of Americans. In fact, one in four Americans reports having occasional issues with sleep; for the unfortunate 9% of Americans, lack of quality sleep is even a nightly predicament. I READ MORE

Most people are aware that cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands and that it has something to do with the person’s energy level. But did you know that cortisol is also responsible for ALL of these essential body functions? Maintaining READ MORE

In today’s fast-paced world, living a healthy life is a goal that often feels like an uphill battle. We are surrounded by a multitude of chemicals and toxins in our environment, from the air we breathe to the food we eat, and even READ MORE

Living in paradise is definitely a positive thing for our health and longevity in general. Yet even here, people of different ages can come down with hormonal imbalances resulting in various health concerns. In many cases, instead of starting a long-term relationship with READ MORE

Being a holistic medical doctor keeps me excited about things like a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which can be transformative for many people’s lives. My philosophy is that if you want to have a healthy heart and decrease your risk for READ MORE

If you ask your friends and family about their energy levels lately, many will admit to being somewhat or very tired throughout the day. People are shy to admit this to one another, but as a physician, I have observed fatigue to be READ MORE

If you are in the beginning stages of an upper respiratory infection, there is no need for early antibiotic intervention; 80% of the upper respiratory infections are viral in nature, and will resolve on their own. However, taking a natural home-made remedy will READ MORE

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