Until recently, we were doling out calcium supplements for women as if they were candy. The intention was good: calcium builds bones. Bone density declines
Today, a patient said the following: “I just heard in the news that multivitamins are bad for you. Can vitamins hurt me? Should I take
Feel like you are dragging much of the day? Need a nap, all the time? Don’t have the “get up and go” you once did?
By Arielle Levitan M.D. Debbie is a woman in her late 30’s who recently came to see me because she was not feeling herself. She
By Romy Block M.D. and Arielle Levitan M.D. Of course you never thought soda was good for you, but maybe you told yourself it’s really
By Romy Block M.D. and Arielle Levitan M.D. We frequently see women in our practice who come in complaining, “I am turning 40 but I
Busted Trying to Boost Her Thyroid Stephanie recently came into my office with the all-too-common complaints of increasing fatigue and difficulty losing weight. Sound familiar?
Why do we hear so much about why you should take Vitamin A? Vitamin A sounds so compelling. It is one of the vitamins which
About six months ago, I saw a 34-year-old woman in my office, who outwardly was the picture of health. She exercised daily, ate a very
A supplement a day may help keep the doctor away… Not that we have anything against your doctor. However, many people who suffer from migraines
Hair loss in women… Yes, women. You heard us correctly. Hair loss for men is a commonly discussed topic. It is, in fact, a
That is always the question. What supplements are worth taking, not worth taking, and which are safe? Can vitamins make you feel better? When it
