Think Like a Surfer
A great number of patients come in to see me with complaints of feeling out of balance in any number of ways. Sometimes it’s a “chemical imbalance” in the brain that is blamed for anxiety or depression. For others, it might be a “hormonal imbalance” with menopausal symptoms or thyroid issues. And many others feel […]
12 Reasons Why Sleep Should be Your “Drug” of Choice
Sleep is essential to life, but far too few of us get enough of it. The Better Sleep Council reports that only 20 percent of Americans believe they are sleeping enough at night. A lack of sleep can have serious health consequences. Find 12 good reasons to get more sleep below. Sleep improves daytime performance […]
Menudo: Boy Band and a Soup Made from a Cow’s Stomach
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band formed in the 1970s and is also a traditional Mexican soup made with beef stomach, also called tripe. When I was a young child, I was fascinated by not only this boy band but also by this strange and somewhat disgusting soup. I wondered how people could eat […]
Lessons Learned from the Blue Zones
Blue zones are areas of the world where a greater number of residents live to be over 100 years of age. In 2004, a study conducted by National Geographic set out to find the areas of the world where people were the healthiest and lived the longest. During the study, the researchers identified commonalities between […]
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors (a story about boundaries)
When you build a fence between your property and your neighbor’s, it is usually a good thing. Both you and your neighbor understand where your property begins and ends, and this allows you freedom within the fence line. However, when we think about boundaries, we often view them as restrictive. As human beings, we tend […]
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. Â 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. Â The last 15 years of scientific research have been very promising when it comes to the benefits of turmeric. Â 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. Â In this video, I explain why what you see on the MRI doesn’t always tell the whole story. – Dr. Joshua Levitt
