Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease: Is There a Link?
Recently, I saw a patient who had white matter lesions on an MRI of her brain. Neurology considered them an incidental finding, but the patient was struggling with cognitive function.
Stay Sharp as a Pepper: The Brain & Blood Sugar Connection
How the Hypothalamus Supports Blood Sugar Regulation The hypothalamus is the brain’s main control center for energy balance. It constantly monitors blood glucose levels through signals in the bloodstream
Tirzepatide and pH Balance: The Alkaline Advantage Explained
Did you know that Tirzepatide can help your body shift toward a more alkaline state? While it's known for supporting blood sugar and weight loss, there's a lesser-known benefit: Tirzepatide
The Rat Race and Chronic Inflammation: How Modern Lifestyles Affect Health
A Patient’s Struggle With Fatigue and Thrombocytosis Recently, I saw a patient in the office who was complaining of fatigue associated with thrombocytosis, an abnormally high platelet count. She had
Medically Induced PTSD: Understanding the Trauma Caused by Healthcare Providers
There are several different types of medically induced PTSD, which range from life-threatening medical emergencies/illnesses to extensive surgeries but also include negative experiences with healthcare providers. It is the last
Meditation and Chronic Illness: A Journey Toward Acceptance and Inner Peace
I don’t know why I started getting sick. I was relatively young—mid-forties—living what most would consider a clean lifestyle: no drugs, no alcohol, a positive attitude, and a daily meditation
COVID-19 Timeline and What We Know
COVID-19 A Look at What We Know: By: Alex Pugliese 04.12.2020 Thanks to the efforts by scientists, public health researchers, and front-line responders, we have learned quite a bit
Obesity-Related Chronic Infections
For the past several years, I have been taking care of a patient who was morbidly obese. Due to the obesity, the patient had severe sleep apnea, mostly due to