Sep 23, 2022Member-only4 Daily Habits That May Not Actually Be HealthyDo you really need to make your bed every day? What about brushing your teeth right after a meal? We all want to find ways to improve our health but are some of the things we think are improving our health a waste of time? Here’s 4 daily things that…Healthy Lifestyle2 min readHealthy Lifestyle2 min read
Mar 6, 2022Member-onlyCan Gummies Cure Diabetes?Lately, there’s been news trending on CBD gummies for reversing diabetes. I’m sorry to disappoint you but chewing gummies –whether or not they have CBD — is not going to cure diabetes. Yet, reversing diabetes, and especially prediabetes may be possible with the right lifestyle changes. This is big news…Diabetes3 min readDiabetes3 min read
Dec 28, 2021Member-onlyI Did Everything I Was Supposed To — and Life Still Sucks.I Did Everything I Was Supposed To — and Life Still Sucks. I’ve been hearing that from people quite a bit over the past couple weeks. As folks start to think about New Year’s Resolutions, there’s a growing sense of “Why bother?” As one patient said to me recently, “I…Dr Phil3 min readDr Phil3 min read
Sep 17, 2021Member-onlyIt’s Time to Take Control of Your Cancer Risk“Well, at least it’s not cancer.” I bet that’s what many of you think when you are diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, or even COVID. A tremendous fear still exists around a cancer diagnosis. Some of this is justified because despite the fact a war on cancer was launched over…Cancer3 min readCancer3 min read
Sep 14, 2021Member-onlyEveryone Need Access to At-Home COVID Tests“Anyone who wants a COVID test can get one.” When that proclamation was made back in May 2020, it wasn’t true. There was a scarcity of testing supplies and limited sites, and it could take weeks to get back the results — making many of them essentially useless in clinical…Covid-193 min readCovid-193 min read
Apr 11, 2021Member-onlyColleges Should Require the COVID-19 Vaccine for Returning StudentsThe end of the spring semester is around the corner, marking the end of a very non-traditional year of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID has changed the way we work — but should it change the way we learn? When it comes to college education, students and parents are…Rutgers3 min readRutgers3 min read
Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyThe Down and Dirty on Digestive Cleanses: Five Tips for Optimal Gut HealthSpring is finally here and I’m sure some of you are already in the “spring cleaning mode.” You are cleaning and organizing your house or apartment, and some of you might be thinking about “cleaning” your body. It’s always this time of year that I get a lot of questions…Detox Diet4 min readDetox Diet4 min read
Mar 19, 2021Member-onlyThinking about Reopening the Office? Work Culture Plays a Big RoleWith COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths decreasing dramatically, along with immunizations increasing, employers are turning their attention to reopening. When it comes to reopening businesses, it can’t be a “one size fits all” approach nor can it be like a light switch “turning back on.” COVID has permanently changed the…Reopenin3 min readReopenin3 min read
Mar 14, 2021Member-onlyIt’s Time to Give Your Parents and Grandparents a HugWe all need a hug right now, don’t we? Guess what? The data shows that for most people, if you been waiting to see someone and hug them, now may be the time. Given the decrease in new COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths — especially in the elderly — the…Reopening2 min readReopening2 min read
Mar 12, 2021Member-onlyWhen you think about risk, going to a movie might be a good idea!When you think about risk, going to a movie might be a good idea! As you decide what to do when businesses start to reopen, it is important to consider risk — the risk of the activity and your underlying health risks. Lots of folks have been talking about going…Movies2 min readMovies2 min read
