Should You Adopt the Mediterranean Diet?
The typical American diet is a diet of convenience. Don’t have enough time to cook? No problem – take the drive-thru at a fast food...
What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)?
CVI is short for Chronic Venous Insufficiency. This is a condition where the one-way valves in the deep veins of the legs begin to fail,...
Which Medications Are Harmful to My Heart?
The beneficial value of a medicine is weighed against its risks, when the FDA considers whether to approve it for use in Americans. There...
Why Do My Calves Hurt When I Walk?
Common question from my patients - "Doc, why do my legs hurt when I walk?". Legs are pretty simple to diagnose - there are essentially...
Can You Die of a Broken Heart?
Our society attributes emotional attachment to the heart. Phrases such as "kind-hearted" or "cold-hearted" or "heartbreak" suggest that...
What is Type 2 Diabetes and How Can I Control It?
Entire textbooks are written about diabetes, and this blog will only scratch the surface of this condition. The goal is to give a simple...
Having Trouble Affording Your Medications?
I get asked this question on a daily basis - what can I do to cut the amount I pay for medicines? This is a common problem patients face,...
Are You Getting Optimal Medical Therapy?
So you got a stent in an artery of your heart......hopefully your doctor talked to you about the changes to your life you will need to...