From my perspective, a doctor’s job is to do everything possible to help his/her patients live a more fulfilling, enjoyable life. My purpose is always to help a patient heal quickly and permanently. Recently, I have realized that one of the most important “skills” a doctor should possess and use is the ability to help …
Differences between drugs and natural therapies
Understanding the biochemical pathways involved in nutrient and drug actions is of prime importance when working with patients. Using this information can help the practitioner choose the best treatment while also helping to inform a patient about the processes that occur in their body. In studying these these interactions over the years, I’ve long-noticed a …
Detoxification and the liver
The word “detoxify” has become somewhat of a buzz word in the natural health field. Many patients ask about it, and so I will share some thoughts on it. As you probably suspect, detoxification is a general term that refers to the body breaking down potentially toxic chemicals and eventually excreting them from the body. …
Recovering from adrenal fatigue
Recently I wrote two articles on the topic of (adrenal) stress. Please refer to those articles in order to gain a better understanding of how the adrenal glands and stress play a role in our health. When I think of experts in the field of endocrinology (the study of the hormone-secreting endocrine glands), Janet Lang, …
Don’t (always) take your supplements!
Any time I find out a new (or existing) patient is taking supplements not prescribed by me; I ask that they please bring them in on the next visit. I want to make sure that the supplement(s) are not detrimental to the patient in any way. And ideally, that they are in fact beneficial. A …