So many of us watch what we eat, paying attention to labels and nutritional facts when it comes to our food choices. Yet so many of us ignore the facts about our condiments. Perfect example: my son can use up to a half cup of
Full disclosure: the title above is total sarcasm. There are no big secrets here! The 2018 Harvard study did not uncover lost mysteries of how to stay healthy and live a long life. The study confirmed what we have been told for decades, minus all
A patient who recently started a supplement he had read about online came in with an acute episode of eye pain and vision disturbance. As we talked, I realized the culprit was a combination of a new supplement he began and medications he was already
The former United States Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, when asked about the #1 disease facing our nation, said “
We have all done it: Googled a symptom in search of some medical advice. I’ve done it too, and I also see at least one patient a week come into my office with a print out from Google of all the scary diseases they may
Are your everyday medications making you sad? Many of us take medications on a daily basis—for allergies, for joint and back pain, or for acid reflux. A large study found that over 200 medications that are commonly prescribed are associated with higher rates of depression than
Spring has sprung and I always love to try and shop for in-season produce for my family. If you’re willing to try out new produce—picky eaters too—try some of these healthy swaps and you may be surprised! Watercress This green is full of vitamin K
Activated charcoal seems to be everywhere recently. I’ve seen it advertised as an addition to face masks and whitening toothpastes. It can be sold in tablet, capsule, or powder form. What’s the claim? A growing number of people are hopping on the activated charcoal train with
The American Optometric Association has dubbed March as “Save Your Vision Month,” and I’m thrilled about it! We should be conscious about saving our vision every month, but this is a good reminder to get back to basics. A focus for the month is digital eye
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