The #1 Question You Should Ask Your Doctor When Taking Prescription Drugs
What do you do if a prescription drug works? Do you stay on it, do you watch for side effects? These are good questions to ask your doctor when you first start taking a drug. However, the first question is the most important… Don’t be afraid to ask… it matters. -Dr. Joshua Levitt
Yes, Some Exposure to Germs Early in Life is Very, Very Good
Dirt, mud, animal hair… all those things that many try to keep their kids away from in early life may actually be a very good thing. According to numerous studies, exposure to these, and other similar germs helps to exercise the immune system and build a strong resistance later in life. It is thought that […]
Anxious Times Indeed
We had a lovely evening at my house last night with the family relaxing in front of the fireplace..it was a pleasant diversion from the anxiety we all can feel in the aftermath of the horrifying events in Paris last week. Now that my kids are upstairs and asleep, I was catching up on some […]
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
Low Back Pain: Do MRI’s Lie?
This is an important video for anyone who has ever had low back pain and been told that their x-ray or MRI findings have uncovered the cause of the pain. In this video, I explain why what you see on the MRI doesn’t always tell the whole story. – Dr. Joshua Levitt
A Touching Moment
I love what I do, and the fact that I get to help people feel their best. Every once in a while, I have a great day. This is a true story about a touching moment between a doctor and a patient. This is the real reason why I love what I do! -Dr.Joshua Levitt
The Real Story of Snake Oil
This story is one of my favorites! Chinese workers came to the U.S. in the mid to late 1800s to help build the transcontinental railroad. They used to have bottles of snake oil in their medicine bags to use as treatment for the injuries, aches, and pains that came along with working on the railroad. […]
When Healthy Foods Make You Sick
Perhaps you have heard of the new FODMAPs diet? FODMAP=Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols. FODMAPs are carbohydrates (sugars) that are found in some foods. FODMAPs are foods that are generally considered healthy and include the following: fructose (fruits, honey, high fructose corn syrup, etc.); lactose (dairy); fructans (wheat, garlic, onion, inulin, etc.); galactans (legumes such […]
Is it Gluten or You?
Do you have a bad relationship with food containing gluten? Perhaps you experience uncomfortable symptoms such as gas, bloating, pain or other gastrointestinal issues. Do you steer clear of gluten or other food groups because of how they make you feel? Surprisingly, it might not be the gluten causing the issues, it might be you. […]
The 10-Minute Tendonitis Fix
This is the story of a patient with shoulder tendinitis who did not get results with conventional therapy. By broadening the focus beyond the inflamed tendon, I was able to help him feel better within minutes. In the video, I use the metaphor of a car with a worn out right front tire… I suggest […]
