October 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
September 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
August 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
July 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
June 2024 Newsletter
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. […]
May 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
April 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
March 2024 Newsletter
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 […]
February 2024 Newsletter
Do You ‘Trust Your Gut’? Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to write about a topic whose importance is becoming increasingly evident – the relationship between your microbiome, more specifically, your gut microbiome, and your health. A growing number of studies and clinical findings are showing that […]
January 2024 Newsletter
Happy and Healthy Hello, this is Dr. Ellen. In this month’s ‘Real Common Sense’ newsletter, I want to talk about the relationship between happiness (and positive emotions in general) and one’s physical and emotional health. Certainly, happiness is its own reward, but it can also benefit one’s health. Conversely, true health can also contribute to […]