This is the time of year when long summer days and vacations are only memories. Work and school schedules seem to stretch from dawn to dusk. And holiday planning is looming. For those still on [...]
Tag: October Newsletter 2014
Stay away from steroid injections for joint pain
And a surprising, different kind of “injection” that can work wonders I’ve never been in favor of steroid injections for relief of any type of pain—neck, back, or joints. Under the best of [...]
Drink up: coffee won’t dehydrate you
We’re constantly hearing about how important it is to drink eight or more glasses of water a day. But, like many health recommendations parroted by mainstream medicine and popular science, this [...]
Do “vampire mice” hold the key to human longevity?
As the weather gets chilly, you may have noticed that mice are starting to come indoors. But before you label these critters as pests, consider this: New research suggests some mice may represent [...]
Does my skin make enough Vitamin D?
Q: I have been following your advice on vitamin D, and as a result I took a vitamin D supplement during the winter months. When the summer came I stopped because I’m out in the sun a lot. Then, [...]
Putting out the grease fire over canola oil
Q: I was surprised to see a mention of canola oil in a recent Daily Dispatch. Do you recommend it ? Dr. Micozzi: In a word: No! The passing mention of canola oil that appeared in the Daily [...]