Natural Treatments for Dry Skin that Actually Work
I did a rotation in medical school with a dermatologist with a sense of humor. We saw a patient one day who had terribly dry and cracked skin, which prompted the dermatologist to ask her: “Do you know what the leading cause of dry skin is?” Confused, the patient said she wasn’t sure…”weather maybe?” No, […]
Stock Up Your Fall Flu and Cold Cabinet With These Natural Remedies
Every year about this time, my office gets flooded with calls from concerned parents about what to do to protect their kids during cold and flu season. Of course, your local pharmacy shelves are brimming with all sorts of over the counter medicines…but you’re more interested in a natural approach, right? If so, my team […]
Allergy Treatment… Naturally
Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and spring is in the air. As beautiful as those blossoms may be… for many people, the changing seasons mean allergy symptoms. And when I say many people, I mean it. There are between forty and fifty million Americans that suffer from allergies. Symptoms may occur seasonally, typically […]
Orange Bottles with White Caps
There’s no denying that modern medicine has made many wonderful advances which have benefitted the world. Numerous lives are saved each year because of medical innovations, and when an emergency situation arises, trained professionals are there to take care of us with the newest technologies. Pharmaceuticals, surgeries, and other medical practices can reduce suffering and […]
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer Vacation
Hooray, it’s almost time to start thinking about summer vacations! What’s on your packing list? Sunglasses, a swimsuit, and a great book probably top the list, but what about your health? Going on vacation could leave you vulnerable to infectious diseases, digestive problems, skin cancer, heat stroke, and sexually transmitted diseases. Any time you’re packing […]
Turmeric and Colon Cancer: More Good News
More good news about turmeric. The last 15 years of scientific research have been very promising when it comes to the benefits of turmeric. Here, I explain some of the news about how turmeric has been studied for the treatment and prevention of colon cancer. -Dr. Joshua Levitt
Can Boswellia Help Curb Inflammatory Pain?
Inflammation is the immune system’s natural reaction to a real or perceived invasion. In the short term, inflammation can protect us from disease. However, if it persists over the long term and becomes chronic, it can lead to a great number of illnesses. Many medications on the market today — both prescription and over-the-counter — […]
