Review: Suzanne Somers’ Breakthrough Tour
Have you ever seen Suzanne Somers lecture at a medical conference? If you have no idea why you would ever want to see TV's silliest blond talk about medicine, I'll tell you in a minute. First, I want to let you know about Breakthrough Tour. In this cinema event,...
Are You Leading a Sedentary Lifestyle?
Are you leading a sedentary lifestyle? According to Merriam-Webster, a sedentary lifestyle is one which requires much sitting or no physical activity.1 However, from a medical perspective, a sedentary lifestyle is defined as doing anything less strenuous than walking...
Premarin, Provera, and Breast Cancer Risk (Again)
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports that the combined used of synthetic hormones (Premarin + Provera = Prempro) not only increases the risk of breast cancer, but also increases the risk of death from breast cancer.1...
Common Symptoms of Low Testosterone
What are common symptoms of low testosterone? In men, the symptoms of low testosterone range from decreased sexual thoughts, erectile dysfunction, increased body fat, muscle aches and decreased muscle mass to anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, excessive...
Book Review: Solar Power for Optimal Health
Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine Vol. 22, No. 3, 2007 "Solar Power for Optimal Health" Marc Sorenson, EdD 2006 Paperback, 274 pages Book Review by Shira Miller, M.D. Are you a sun-phobe? Does the mere thought of going outside cause you feverishly to protect yourself...
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Studies show that when given the opportunity, such as 14 hours of controlled dark nights with no distractions, healthy adults sleep an average of about 8 hours per night. However, optimal sleep time is also individual. A good way to find out if you're getting enough...
Sex and the City and Bioidentical Hormones
If you haven't already seen Sex and the City 2, the movie offers more than just fun, laughs, and woman-power--it provokes thought on an important medical issue. In one of the wild storylines, Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall) is going through menopause and using...
Get Your Vitamin D Level in 3 Days or Less
You probably already know whether or not you have high cholesterol. Unfortunately, and this is more important than high cholesterol in my opinion, only the most progressive and proactive patients know if they have Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin...
Is There a Natural Treatment For a Receding Hairline?
Question: I am a 31 year old man and losing the hair at my temples. I have tried using Rogaine for the past 4 years and my hair loss seems to be continuing. I am considering using Propecia but I wonder if there are any natural options I should be considering. I should...
How Can a Woman in her Late 40’s Minimize the Symptoms of Hormonal Changes?
Question: How can a woman in her late 40's minimize the symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, such as fatigue, forgetfulness, lower ability to handle stress, and hot flashes? The first thing you must ask yourself is: Why am I having these symptoms? The diagnosis should...