Wellness

QUESTION: I’d like to start taking natural remedies such as vitamins, minerals and herbs, but I’m taking several prescriptions. Should I be concerned about mixing the natural with the not-so-natural? ANSWER: Yes. That was my shortest answer ever, wasn’t it? It’s nice to have definitive yeses and no’s in life, but that doesn’t...

By Dr. Kimberly Hood, M.D. Decreased libido is a complicated women’s health issue that requires a thorough conversation of social, psychological and physical factors in order to treat it. Libido can be hindered by depression, kids, finances, bad job, perception of intimacy, insomnia, health issues, hormonal alterations, pain, poor body...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect The Microbiome system has been studied over the last decade and is becoming a hot topic. But what is it? Our microbiome is the bacteria that live on and in our body. There are also different types of microbiome systems including our skin, hair, oral (mouth),...

Question: Because of the quarantine for the pandemic, the loss of my job, family stress, and a long list of other stressors in my life, I need help! What can I do naturally to help my stress level? You have given me some natural approaches like exercise, music and...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Wellness Coach Raise your hand if your back is more tight and sore from being quarantined and less active. Let’s get BACK to life or life back in our backs! A healthy back is not hard to obtain if you know what to do and stay...

By Dr. Richard Chern M.D. Many of my patients have been told by their doctor that hormones are bad. I used to respond by calling to inform them of current treatment recommendations. I once had a cardiologist tell me testosterone caused elevated cholesterol, until I had him read an article...

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach As I sat down to compose something profound after what we have been through and are still contending with, I felt I must share something important. Due to the quarantine, we’ve been unable to do the things or the work we have been...

By E. Jennifer Esses, M.D., FACOG I have to admit before this year, I really didn’t give “Earth Day” too much thought. Sure, I love the beach, the outdoors and nature as much as anyone who lives in our area. And I want to continue to enjoy all the beauty...

QUESTION: I am really trying to take better care of myself during this covid-19 pandemic. I have been eating well, getting plenty of rest, minimizing stress and drinking a lot of water. What supplements do you recommend to strengthen my immune system? ANSWER: There are dozens of vitamins, minerals, amino...

Dr. Richard Chern, M.D., communicated with several experts and wrote the following statements to let the community know the latest information on ways to combat COVID-19: • Highest risk individuals are those who have diabetes, high blood pressure (especially on ACE inhibitors), COPD, cardiovascular disease, age over 65 and males....