8 Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask About Sun Protection

Jul 13, 2018

A few weeks ago, several friends and I headed out to lounge in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on a hot, sunny afternoon around 5 p.m. Knowing it wouldn’t be too long before the sun started to set, we...

Top Tips for Staying Healthy This Summer

Jul 13, 2018

Summertime is in full bloom, and that means long hot days where you’re hanging by the pool and sipping something cool. It also means lots of parties, where you’re likely to drink lots of beer and...

11 Natural Treatments For Depression: An MD’s Tips For Skipping The Prozac

Jun 5, 2018 • 2 comments

As an MD, I've watched too many of my colleagues yank out anti-depressant samples every time a patient starts to cry. So on behalf of physicians everywhere, let me apologize for our trigger-happy...

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Could baking soda improve cancer treatment?

Jun 1, 2018

Consuming baking soda may help immunotherapy drugs to fight difficult-to-treat tumors. This cheap and simple intervention may eventually improve current cancer treatments. Within tumors, large...

Can chewing gum help you walk faster, burn more calories?

May 29, 2018 • 1 comment

Chewing gum. Whether you munch on it because you're bored or restless, because you simply enjoy the taste, or as a quick fix after a very umami meal, you've probably had a fair share of it in your...

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Type 2 diabetes: Intermittent fasting may raise risk

May 23, 2018

New research suggests that intermittent fasting may raise insulin levels, damage pancreatic cells, and increase the amount of abdominal fat.  Intermittent fasting may be a popular diet, but it may...

Multiple sclerosis

Could baking soda be the key to fighting autoimmune disease?

May 23, 2018 • 2 comments

Although researchers are still in the early stages of testing, a new study holds promise for people with autoimmune disorders. There's the potential that something as simple as a daily dose of...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Which essential oils can help with rheumatoid arthritis?

May 18, 2018

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause chronic inflammation and pain in the joints. Many people use essential oils to relieve these symptoms, but do the oils really work? Essential oils cannot cure this...

Study: Men’s depression could lower chances of pregnancy for couples

May 18, 2018 • 2 comments

Some of the most common causes of infertility include issues with ovulation or the uterus. However, a man’s mental state may also affect a couple’s ability to conceive, according to a new report.  Res...

There's now scientific evidence to suggest that lifting weights can help relieve symptoms of depression

May 16, 2018

New research suggests resistance training could benefit your mind, as well as your physical health.Researchers at the University of Limerick, Ireland conducted a major study into the effects of...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Want To Prevent Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease? Here's Where To Start

May 16, 2018

By Bindiya Gandhi, M.D. In the last four years of my private practice as an integrative medicine doctor, I have personally witnessed the rise of autoimmune conditions. It perplexed me to see so many...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Baking Soda — An Inexpensive Treatment Aid For Autoimmune Diseases Like Arthritis

May 16, 2018 • 1 comment

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate or NaHCO3), popularized by Arm & Hammer more than 150 years ago, is a staple in many homes for baking and cleaning purposes, but this inexpensive ingredient also has a...