Caloric Restriction Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. For many years, there have been a lot of conversations about ways to lose weight for cosmetic reasons as well as to increase health and lifespan. These conversations have progressively increased over the years as the number of those becoming overweight or obese has continued to increase. There […]
Endometriosis Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s newsletter, I will present an overview of a difficult problem facing many women, endometriosis. It is a problem in which tissue that normally is only found lining the inner part of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. A number of symptoms can arise because of […]
The Prostate Gland Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to write about the prostate gland, some of the problems that may arise, and some of the approaches to helping those with some of those problems. Regarding cancer of the prostate, I will talk about some of the […]
Osteoporosis – Part 2 Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In last month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I wrote about an increasingly prevalent and problematic health issue that affects us, especially as we get older … osteoporosis. The progressive thinning of bone leads to an increasing risk of pathological fracture, which can result in pain in […]
Osteoporosis – Part 1 Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to write about a problem that has become increasingly prevalent as our population ages. Osteoporosis results from a progressive thinning of bone. The major concern of having been diagnosed with osteoporosis is the risk of sustaining a […]
Forever Chemicals Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to touch on the subject of ‘forever chemicals’. They have been and are increasingly discussed in the media because of their pervasive presence and the many adverse effects arising from these toxins. These forever chemicals are found in many […]
Food Allergy, Sensitivity, or Intolerance? Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to describe what food allergies are, and then contrast that with the much more prevalent food sensitivities and food intolerances. The difference is not just a matter of semantics; each is a different type of problem. […]
Casein in Milk Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to look at an issue that concerns conventional cow’s milk and the dairy products made from it. Most people are familiar with a common problem with dairy products, namely lactose intolerance. This is usually caused by a lack […]
An Overview of Vaccines Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to look at the different types of vaccines used today. This topic has become an area of controversy, especially in the polarized political environment in which we find ourselves. But many of my patients have asked me […]
The Impact of Lifestyle on Health Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to briefly look at a topic which I have touched upon in several previous newsletters, the relationship between your lifestyle and your health. There exists an enormous number of studies addressing the importance of maintaining […]
