From the Doctor's Desk

Difficulty conceiving is becoming increasingly more common. According to the CDC and Prevention 2002 data, approx. 12% of women between 15 and 44 have impaired fertility. And according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, one in seven couples have difficulty conceiving. Infertility is defined as the following: Definition Women in their 20s- inability to…

In general, a fever is beneficial; it is the body’s way of fighting an infection.  In most cases, you should not suppress a fever with fever-reducing medications. An elevated temperature is not considered a “fever” until it is 100.4 F. The optimal temperature to fight bacteria is between 102-104 F. Bacteria and viruses are essentially…

Coconut is a true super-food. It is not only delicious, but it also has many health benefits. Here are 5 reasons to indulge in the tropical fruit. 1. In the past, coconut has gotten a bad rap due to its saturated fat intake. Saturated fat is most commonly found in animal products. But not all…

We all hear that we are supposed to avoid high fructose corn syrup, but do you know why? There is a great article highlighting the rationale of avoiding the sweet stuff published on the Weston A. Price foundation website. Here are the basics: 1. High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFSC) is a refined carbohydrate devoid of…