Calories and the clock
During the season of Lent, many Catholics had spent 40 days practicing fasting and abstinence. Over the years, others have taken up this increasingly popular discipline during most of the year for weight loss rather…
Eating for two?
When I was pregnant with our eldest child, I developed a type of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy, called gestational diabetes (GDM). This is diabetes that is first diagnosed in pregnancy, and it usually resolves…
The accidental tumor
When patients hear the word “tumor,” it usually causes some apprehension. While “tumor” is a term used to describe any abnormal growth of cells that forms a mass in the body, not all tumors are…
Facts you need to know about your thyroid
As an endocrinologist I treat patients with thyroid disorders. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland just above your collarbone in front of the neck. It makes thyroid hormone, a substance that controls your metabolism.…
The relief of pain and regain of function
While I don’t consider myself athletic, I do exercise. I’ve tried aerobics, Zumba, yoga, Pound, HIIT, online classes, videos, going to the gym… There were times when I would be sore after trying something new,…
Short stuff
As a child I used to eagerly wait for the clock to strike midnight on New Year’s Eve because I ascribed to the belief that enthusiastically jumping up and down at that time would make…
When is leg swelling a concern?
After sitting for a long time, such as during a car or plane ride, one might find that your feet and legs feel heavy or swollen. This usually goes away after walking for a bit…
Sleep for better health
Some years ago, as a new mother, I read somewhere that I should sleep whenever our newborn son would sleep. You would think that I would be well-rested, as babies sleep most of the time. …
The stages of grief
A week ago today, I lost my father… He was 91 years old. As physicians, we diagnose, treat and prescribe medications with the goal to heal and to help prolong life. But one thing we…