Concerns about memory loss and cognitive decline often begin quietly. A missed word.A change in focus.A sense that something feels “off”—but not enough yet to explain. For many individuals and families, these early signs raise difficult questions:Is this normal aging?...
In March of 2025 FDA issued a warning about a rare but severe itching reaction (pruritus) that can occur after stopping long-term use of anti-allergy medications cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal). While this reaction is uncommon, it has significantly...
It seems like everyone I know was sick last month. From friends to family, colds and flu felt like they were everywhere. To top it off, many people experienced lingering symptoms such as congestion and fatigue for weeks after their initial illness. As an integrative...
Why Should You Pay Attention to Memory Problems? Do you or a family member struggle with memory problems? You’re not alone. Memory loss is becoming increasingly common, affecting millions of individuals across the United States. Currently, an estimated 6.7 million...
Supplement and medication use is common. Most of the time, the pills we swallow make it to the stomach uneventfully. Sometimes, however, there can be a problem. Pill-induced esophagitis is a surprisingly common problem that occurs when caustic medications or...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or “IBS” is an increasingly common condition. The integrative and functional medicine approach, which seeks to identify and address the root causes of diseases, is very well suited to dealing with IBS and IBS-like symptoms. This post covers my...
