We need strong stomach acid, hydrochloric acid (HCl), for optimal digestion. Stomach acid helps with protein breakdown, aids in mineral (e.g., iron, magnesium, chromium, selenium) and Vitamin B12 absorption, and serves as a barrier protecting against various microorganisms that might otherwise colonize the gastrointestinal tract. Strong stomach acid also signals [...]
As a family practice doctor with an aging patient population, I’m frequently in the position of having to assist my patients through difficult times: cancer, other illness, and the death of loved ones, to name a few. Through these experiences, I’ve realized there are three things my patients tend to fear [...]
More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, the CDC reported in 2017. Some of the common diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, slow-healing bruises, numbness in feet and hands, and sudden weight loss. Here are some factors to consider when exercising [...]
If you’re like most of the population, signs of aging may have already set in. You may be seeing early signs of wrinkles around the eyes or dark spots and be wondering, is it too late? The answer is no. It’s not too late—with the advancement in skin care development, [...]
Imagine this: At a neighborhood party, you meet Gabriel, a young man who recently moved into the two-story house just down the street from your home. You welcome him warmly. Two days later, while shopping at Harris Teeter, you run into Gabriel. “Hello,” you begin … but you don’t have any idea [...]
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition plaguing our population. More than 20 million people are suffering from this condition nationwide. So, what exactly is peripheral neuropathy? For some people, it may cause numbness in the hands and feet, making it difficult to maintain balance (increased falls) or to hold onto anything [...]
How many times have you seen an advertisement of a product swearing it will help you burn more calories—only to find out that it was a dud? In their busy lives, people find it very challenging to take time to exercise. But do you know that you can actually [...]
Do you feel dizzy or lightheaded when you turn the lights out, stand up too quickly, or when you bend down to pick something up? Are you worried about losing your independence because these things are impacting your day-to-day life and activities? Although some of these symptoms are common, they [...]
Physical sunscreen or chemical sunscreen—which one is safe? Physical sunscreen that contains titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the active SPF ingredients is what you want to look for. These sunscreens sits on your skin, reflecting the light, and does not absorb into your bloodstream. You want to avoid [...]
As we approach Mother’s Day, many of us think about how different the celebration is now, if Mom is in the middle or late stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Celebrating in new ways. For some of us, Mother’s Day means walking past the greeting card display, feeling a [...]
