Omicron appears to be less severe than previous variants, yet its high level of contagion leaves many people on edge. Audiences feel compelled to listen for Omicron news. Many individuals find themselves in a constant state of unrest given the increased rate of spread as well as fear of being infected. Additionally, an increased level
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Yes, you and everyone you know knows someone who is down with COVID-19 right now. This is 2021 redux. We’d like to properly inform you about the facts as the data reveals them to be at this time and to reassure you as well as give you guidance on how to cope with this outbreak.
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In previous years, the summer always seemed to have passed too quickly. This year, with the pandemic and the Delta variant, many students are actually glad that summer is over and are excited to get back to in-person schooling. Their socialization drought is now over. And, as it happens, tics in patients with Tourette syndrome
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Yes, summer is officially over, and children and adolescents are returning to school. Many of them haven’t been to school for the past year and a half, as they had to participate in remote learning from home. Now they are returning to the classroom, and although they are excited to be out of the house
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September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in North America so it’s a good time to review the most up to date recommendations for PSA screening for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer continues to remain the most common cancer in men, except for skin cancer. According to the most recent data 13 out of 100 men
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When the pandemic was at its peak, many people were searching for the golden ticket to reduce their risk of contracting COVID-19. Vitamin D became the new “hot” supplement for its potential to ward off infections. Can vitamin D really protect you from getting COVID-19? Maybe. What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat
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Myth #1. BREASTFEEDING JUST COMES NATURALLY TO MOMS. No! While often (but not always) instinctive to babies, breastfeeding is no more instinctive to moms than barbecuing is to dads. It is learned behavior and gets easier with guidance and practice. Myth #2. Everybody HAS pain in the first weeks of breastfeeding. No! Pain is common
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While it is debatable that the eyes are the “window to the soul,” they are most definitely a snapshot of your overall health. One can think of the eye as an intersection of virtually every system in the body, a true microcosm of total human health. In fact, over 300 systemic diseases can be picked
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Psychedelic medicine is everywhere these days from Forbes to Goodhousekeeping Magazine. Ever since Michael Pollan wrote “How to Change Your Mind” in 2018, I have been helping individuals in my practice and my personal life digest and entertain the notion that psychedelic drugs could be the future of mental health treatment. In the past year
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As this season of SOUL Food Salon ends, I wanted to leave you all with some parting thoughts. This past year has been like no other in our lives. There was uncertainty, isolation and fear mixed with random silver linings of more time with family, kids home from college and less work travel. It is
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Sleep. In my opinion, sleep should be a vital sign. Along with heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and pain – sleep is so essential to so many systems in our body, it’s importance cannot be understated. Good sleep can help slow aging, metabolic and heart disease. It can help with weight loss, and youthful skin.
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Pain in the hands is a pretty common complaint that will bring patients to be evaluated. Most times, pain in the hands can be indicative of arthritis, but not always. Sometimes, you can experience pain due to nerve damage such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, trigger fingers, or inflammation. 5 tips to reduce the pain
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Thank you, Dr. Keith Skolnick for sharing your wisdom regarding eye health, and Dr. Jeanne Rosner (of SOUL Food Salon) for the introduction and interview, which you can read below. How often should we see an ophthalmologist? For people aged 65 years and older, the recommendation is every one to two years. For those
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Summer brings tick season and the threat of Lyme disease. Ticks are found particularly in humid climates in woods, weeds, tall grass and shrubs. They can also be carried into the house by dogs. Surveillance One of THE MOST IMPORTANT (and stress reducing) routines parents can establish are end of day “tick checks” at bath
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Our bodies are intelligent mechanisms made up of systems that are in constant communication with one another. When something is out of place or in discordance with the Whole, the body sends signals. Treat these as cues, for example, a sudden shooting pain or flash of overheating. In that moment, stop what you are doing
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