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As physicians we are surprised at how often people come in to see us thinking they have a medical problem, but after careful consideration, we determine they ultimately suffer from a vitamin deficiency. People often mistake their symptoms for thyroid problems, adrenal problems or other ailments. Real medical problems should not be discounted, however vitaminRead more

The term “Adrenal Fatigue” is all the rage these days. Everyone from holistic doctors to massage therapists to yoga instructors seem to throw it around like crazy. According to many it explains why people feel poorly and can be simply remedied with a dose of either DHEA and/or certain “physiologic steroids” or adrenal supplements. WeRead more

Feel like you are always need to tear off layers of clothing? Have the thermostat turned way down? Finding yourself irritable, sleep deprived and perhaps truly not yourself. These can be typical symptoms of menopause. Many people ask us about the use of vitamins for menopause. Once innocuously referred to as “the change”, this normalRead more

By Dr. Romy Block If some is good, more must be better…. Wrong! This is the case with many good things in life– red wine, sunshine, exercise, some healthy foods, chocolate–  too much of any of them is not only not better for you, but it is in fact bad for you.  This holds trueRead more

In the medical world vitamins are not generally considered a typical part of the treatment or prevention of diabetes but it turns out there is some very compelling research to suggest vitamins can and should be part of the blood sugar conversation. We have found through research and clinical practice that there are vitamins forRead more

Training for a road race or triathlon is a terrific goal, as is any attempt to get in shape, and only by taking good care of yourself during the training period will you be able to show up at the start line feeling prepared and ready. As the intensity of your training increases, you’ll wantRead more

Reset yourself this summer.  Summer is a fun time, a relaxing time, a time for family and friends. But sometimes summer is a hectic and harried time, marked by a frenzy of “fun”. We rush from Barbecue to concert to trip to beach outing. Each event is enjoyable, no doubt. But sometimesRead more

By Drs. Romy Block & Arielle Levitan Do you ever feel that as you get older you feel terrible after drinking alcohol? Do you find you are unable to indulge during a night out and then pop up the next day to go about your business? Or perhaps you pay the price for a fewRead more

We think of spring as a time for new beginnings and a fresh start. However, lately it seems to be more of the same. That is, more of the confusion… Confusion about what vitamins to take, of course. For years patients would come in to see us, asking what they should or should not take.Read more

Judy is a 42 year old woman who came in to see me for her annual checkup. She has little to complain about. Generally feeling great, she leads a fairly healthy lifestyle. She eats a balanced diet that is low in fat, high in fruits and vegetables and she keeps an eye on her carbRead more