The leakage in Leaky Gut Syndrome (more technically called “increased intestinal permeability”) may be responsible for a huge variety of health issues, ranging from minor things like bloating, cramps, fatigue, food allergies and sensitivities, gas, and headaches to bigger things like autism, autoimmune conditions, depression and other mood disorders, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple...Continue reading
Category: Nutrition
Best Foods For Brain Health
Green leafy vegetables Green leafy vegetables are rich in folate. Low folate levels have been linked to depression. Good sources of folate include lettuce, spinach, kale, asparagus, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, celery, and cabbage. Other good sources of folate include beets, pinto beans, black beans, navy beans, papaya, strawberries, and bell peppers. Whole grains Eating whole...Continue reading
Do You Have Pancreatitis?
Pancreatitis is a disease that causes the pancreas to become inflamed. It can either be acute or chronic. Acute pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes suddenly inflamed, which only lasts for a few days. Symptoms can be mild, severe, and even life-threatening. With proper treatment, acute pancreatitis can be treated. But if acute pancreatitis is...Continue reading
Stones, Bones, and Groans
It seems there is an endless supply of patients seeking dietary and lifestyle advice on their quest for maximal urologic health. Raising a son, I encounter teachers, tutors, coaches, sports parents, all with stories of stones, cancer, and infections (themselves or friends and relatives). Among my own sports clubs, I field countless queries. I seem...Continue reading
Are Energy Drinks and Health Supplements Good of You?
One of the fastest growing trends in the US market today is energy drinks and supplements. With $9 billion of sales and an increasing number of adults 18-35 years old using them, energy drinks are becoming a part of our culture. However, they have been linked to heart problems and even death. This is worsened with the mix of alcohol...Continue reading
Mediterranean Diet: It May Not Be What You Think
By: Meri Raffetto The Mediterranean Diet continues to make headlines with more and more studies showing a positive effect on heart health not to mention other areas of health and longevity. While the research supports using this diet is good for your health, how do you know what to eat? The sad truth is while you...Continue reading
Make a Difference–Be Part of the Healthy Aging Research Study
If you are between the ages of 45 and 80, please consider volunteering for our Healthy Aging Research Study. This is a collaborative project organized by faculty at Benedictine University & Fairleigh Dickinson University. The goal of our research study is to investigate how an individual’s dietary and lifestyle choices affect wellness, including hormonal/sexual functioning...Continue reading
An Ideal #2 May Not Be a #2, Part One
Let’s face it: if guys are talking about poop, it’s normally the butt of a joke—no pun intended. On a serious note, bowel movements may actually be a key gastrointestinal health indicator, so it’s important to know what’s ideal when it comes to your #2. Luckily, there’s a tool, the Bristol Stool Form Scale, which...Continue reading
Be a man and take a stand: 3 health risks men should start talking about
Crossing the finish line on Drive for Men’s Health Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt and Dr. Sijo Parekattil, Co-Directors of The PUR Clinic (Personalized Urology & Robotics Clinic at South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health) contributed this post to Talking About Men’s Health Men’s Health Month is a time to encourage men to get regular health...Continue reading
To all men: It’s time for a tune-up
Driving for men to drive home the point that men’s health matters Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt and Dr. Sijo Parekattil, Co-Directors of The PUR Clinic (Personalized Urology & Robotics Clinic at South Lake Hospital, in affiliation with Orlando Health) contributed this post to Talking About Men’s Health 10 days, 70 locations, 6,000 miles, and one goal:...Continue reading