What Your Hair Loss Says About Your Health
Many of us dread the day when we look in the mirror and see too much scalp peeking through the strands of hair. While hair loss is often thought of as a man’s problem, at least a third of women will experience thinning hair at some point in their lives. In fact, one study estimated […]
The Cost of Not Adopting Lifestyle Medicine is Staggering
What does the word “lifestyle” mean to you? Does it bring back memories of Robin Leach’s popular show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? On that show, the term lifestyle was about the tastes, habits, attitudes, standards of living, and general way of life for rich folks. It was fun to watch, but hardly the […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Naturopathic Doctor
We sat down with our own Dr. Joshua Levitt, N.D., and asked him what kind of questions his patients often ask him. Dr. Levitt’s unique approach is backed by an education that includes a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the prestigious Bastyr University, formal residency training in integrative medicine […]
75 Drugs For One Disease
You’ve undoubtedly heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Unfortunately, that wisdom gets ignored or forgotten by both physicians and patients that would rather manage the symptoms of chronic diseases than address the lifestyle and dietary conditions that caused them in the first place.
Is ‘XYZ’ Healthy?
People are paying greater attention to their health than any time I can remember. They are more aware of how dietary choices and lifestyle factors can impact their health. One indication of this trend is a question that my patients frequently ask me, “Is (fill in the blank) healthy?”
Do You Trust Your Doctor to Give You Nutritional Advice?
Mainstream doctors are on the job site… but they do not have the right tools in the toolbox to help them to get the job done. This is a difficult dilemma… let me explain. Patients with chronic illnesses come to doctors as entrusted professionals who have dedicated their lives to the care of the sick. […]
Mismatch Diseases
This article is not for everyone… before you read it, take this simple two question survey to make sure it’s right for you: 1) Do you like ice cream? 2) Do you like sex? If you answered yes to both questions… I suggest you keep reading. I promise, we’ll circle back to sex and ice […]
Sharing Good News
In my office, and in my articles, I talk a lot about medicine that does not come in the form of pills. A healthy diet, an active lifestyle, and getting plenty of sunshine are just three of the many examples of the most common (and effective) natural medicine prescriptions. Another important medicine (no pills involved) […]
The CDC Just Erased One Month from Your Life…
According to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control, life expectancy in America is trending downward for the first time in decades. This is exactly the opposite of what should be happening — and although it is a fairly small drop, it is a very real cause for concern. As for the specifics, […]
Reduce Heart Disease Risk… Even When It’s Genetic
Last week, one of the doctors at my office missed a few days of work for a funeral. A childhood friend of his died of a massive heart attack at age 41. He woke up his wife in the middle of the night and said he couldn’t breathe… then his heart stopped. She called 911 […]
