Are you ready for your upcoming surgery? Have you done everything you can to help with your recovery? Or are your habits sabotaging your chances at getting the best results? Hospitals across the country are adopting surgery fitness programs for their surgical patients. The goal? To improve a patient’s health before surgery and minimize… Continue Reading
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A Fabulous Fall Face: Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips
Fall is here, and the change in seasons means changes in your skin that can expose signs of aging. While we can’t stop the clock, we can minimize its impact on our skin. In celebration of November as Healthy Skin Month, we present your guide to a fabulous fall face! THE SEVEN DEADLY SKIN… Continue Reading
7 Ways To Manage GERD Without Drugs
One in ten Americans gets heartburn every day, and 44% have symptoms at least once a month. But while there is no shortage of drugs on the market specifically targeting symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), they can also come with unpleasant or dangerous side effects. What’s a person to do? The “easy” way… Continue Reading
Want Glowing Skin? Don’t Drink White Wine
Like to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail at happy hour or dinner? What if we told you that glass of chardonnay or that margarita might be affecting your skin in a bad way? New research found that women who drank certain types of alcohol – particularly white wine and liquor –… Continue Reading
How Your Favorite Beverage Could be Messing with Your Weight
You avoid sugar sweetened beverages because you know that by drinking them you’ll pack on the pounds. But, did you know that sipping a Skinny Margarita is actually worse for blowing your diet? And, that having a cup of tea is best? That’s because drinking alcohol is associated with the largest increase in daily… Continue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Digestive Health
Digestive problems are among the top health complaints in America today. Diet, travel, stress, illness, aging and the use of antibiotics all contribute to an imbalance or “dysbiosis” of the intestinal tract leading to gastrointestinal upset. By making a few simple lifestyle changes, you can prevent these digestive problems from occurring. For best results,… Continue Reading
Top 10 Tips for Defying Aging
Current research indicates that aging is caused by a combination of genetics and environmental influences, particularly free-radical damage. Aging may be inevitable, but the rate of aging is not. It is never too late to take steps that will keep you healthy and maintain a youthful appearance. For best results, follow these 10 tips… Continue Reading
How to Increase Energy Levels Naturally
Updated May 19, 2022 By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I often feel tired and my energy is drained by mid-day. Is there anything I can do to boost my energy levels naturally without having to resort to drinking a Red Bull every afternoon? As you indicated, energy drinks are not a… Continue Reading
Consistent Sleep Schedule Linked to Lower Body Fat
It’s well-known that not getting enough sleep can contribute to weight gain, but that fact raises a number of questions. How much sleep is enough sleep? How much is too much? Does sleep quality matter? And does when we go to sleep affect us? Fortunately, a new study provides some answers to these long-held… Continue Reading
Overall Health of Americans Needs Improvement
If you get more than 7-8 hours of sleep each night, then you’re like most U.S. adults, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But, if you are overweight or obese and don’t exercise on a regular basis, you’re also in good company. As a division… Continue Reading