For most of us, a new year provokes a time of reflection on the past and the possibility of new opportunities for the future, particularly when it comes to our health. How much more stress can my body handle? Is my immune system ever going to be stronger? When will I stop being tired?
Acupuncture is [...]

Each year at holiday time our practice highlights a charity we feel is worth supporting - particularly one that our patients may not have heard of. This year we are featuring the Nick of Time Foundation out of Seattle, WA.
We’ve all heard news reports of otherwise healthy teenaged athletes collapsing on playing fields. Too often the culprit is Sudden [...]

Our goal heading into every flu season is obviously prevention; and the best prevention strategy is to enter flu season at your healthiest and strongest. Stick to the basics of general good health and wellness. Namely, eat well; emphasize protein, fruits, veggies, and whole grains, and drink plenty of water. Avoid processed foods, white sugar, [...]

Several of my patients have asked me to re-post this, so here goes:
Even the best of natural and preventive health programs can do only so much, and it is sometimes necessary to use surgery as a treatment. But, while “going under the knife” may be scary, it does not have to include a total surrendering [...]

Myth #1: Menopause signals a time of declining function.

Menopause is a time of change, not of decline. Hormones don’t “stop,” but rather shift, with progesterone present throughout the cycle as estrogen is lowered, and the adrenal glands and fat tissues take up the slack of hormone production.
To some women, many menopausal symptoms are mere annoyances, [...]

After the extreme winter we just had, it’s hard to believe we’re now all complaining about the persistant high temperatures. But this kind of prolonged heat and humidity poses real dangers, particularly to those of us who need to spend any extended periods outdoors.
Staying hydrated is critical – but that doesn’t mean drinking lots of bottled water! [...]

I can’t believe that someone else shares my opinion of the word “literally.”

Last week  we talked about some simple dietary changes to help improve mood. Related to that is the importance of maintaining steady blood sugar levels throughout the day – too many highs and lows can cause mood swings and sluggishness. Too often, we confine ourselves to three meals a day with no snacks in between. [...]

The first in a series from my colleague, Sarika Arora MD:
Feeling sluggish or irritable? You can feel significantly better through some simple adjustments to your diet and lifestyle. This series of posts will highlight 7 easy ways to improve your energy level, mood, and overall outlook.
First, take a look at your menu plan – transfats (found in margarine, [...]

Here’s a piece I wrote two years ago that’s worth re-posting, given the current weather pattern we’re in.
The sun is peeking out this afternoon, but when I came to work this morning it looked like another drizzly, overcast, damp day. We’ve had a string of them – most of the last 6-7 weeks have been [...]