During my initial consults with patients, I always spend a large portion of the visit speaking with them about their diet and how it relates to health. One of the big topics I cover is why they should avoid dairy products. Dairy products are things that come from the milk of a cow, goat, or …
The Paleo Mediterranean Diet At a new patient visit, I provide a detailed analysis of a 3-7 day dietary log and point out areas where the patient is doing well and where things could be improved. In general, the following 15 points work well for most people. Of course, if allergic, I recommend they avoid …
Adrenal Fatigue Stressed Out and Burned Out Not infrequently, I see new clients who state that they have a condition known as “adrenal fatigue.” As an internist, I know that conventional medicine does not recognize adrenal fatigue as a disease. Adrenal gland destruction, through an autoimmune attack, is known as Addison’s disease. The symptoms are …
Today, it was revealed that a proposed new drug called “Depomed” failed to achieve the expected results in the treatment of menopausal hot flashes. Depomed is gabapentin, otherwise known as Neurontin, an anti-seizure medicine. Neurontin has it’s uses and I prescribe it on occasion, for things like post herpetic neuralgia, and chronic diabetic neuropathic pain, …
Autoimmune Diseases Putting Out the Fire Many of my patients suffer from some type of autoimmune illness. These are conditions in which the body generates an immune attack directed at our own cells or organs. If the body attacks the thyroid we call it Hashimoto’s or Grave’s Disease; if the joints it is Rheumatoid Arthritis; …
Plastics Are a Health Hazard Be careful and conservative in your approach to using plastics. 1. Always take sniff and taste test first. If there’s a hint of plastic in your water, don’t drink it. Also avoid skin contact with plastics that smell funny. Remember the foul synthetic scent of vinyl shower curtains? Nasty! 2. Remember most …
My office is located in Woburn, MA, 10 miles north of Boston. 300 Trade Center, Suite 4400, Woburn, MA 01801. 781-933-4200. If you are interested in making an appointment, just call my assistants Allison or Phyllis at the above number and they will explain the process. My clinic’s website is: www.optimalwellnessmd.com Dr. Joseph Kaye Joseph …