by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 18, 2020 | Diseases
The lingering effects of Lyme can be debilitating By David Dunaief, M.D. After a spring where we’ve spent more than our fair share of time indoors, summer’s heat is finally here. Many of us are taking advantage of the weather to enjoy day hikes and picnics along the... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 12, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
Even small dietary changes move us closer to being ‘heart attack proof’ By David Dunaief, M.D. We can significantly reduce the occurrence of heart disease, the number one killer in the United States, by making modest lifestyle changes. Heart disease is a term that... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 6, 2020 | Diseases
Early diagnosis is crucial to treatment success By David Dunaief, M.D. Diabetic retinopathy is an umbrella term for microvascular complications of diabetes that can lead to blurred vision and blindness. There are at least three different disorders that comprise it:... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jun 30, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
You may avoid medications by making simple changes By David Dunaief, M.D. Wherever you look there is an advertisement for the treatment of heartburn or indigestion, both of which are related to reflux disease. Reflux typically results in symptoms of heartburn and... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jun 25, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
Does calcium really reduce risk? By David Dunaief, M.D. The prevalence of osteoporosis and low bone mass increase dramatically as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 48 percent of those ages 65 and older in the U.S. are affected by low bone... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jun 16, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
Most treatments focus on managing symptoms of itchiness or redness By David Dunaief, M.D. Referred to more broadly as atopic dermatitis, the cause of eczema is unknown, but it is thought that nature and nurture are both at play (1). Eczema is a chronic inflammatory...