by Dr. David Dunaief | Oct 9, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
By David Dunaief, M.D. A quick trip to the grocery store or a restaurant will confirm what you already know: gluten-free is a “thing.” Pizza, pasta, bread, and even breadcrumb-encrusted products have been reformulated, and everyday products, like frozen vegetables,... by Dr. David Dunaief | Oct 4, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
Use extreme caution when taking supplements By David Dunaief, M.D. Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain and low energy, but diagnosing and treating it can be tricky. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of the neck, and it is responsible for maintaining... by Dr. David Dunaief | Sep 14, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
Medications and lifestyle play important roles By David Dunaief, M.D. Dr. David Dunaief Stroke remains one of the top five causes of mortality and morbidity in the United States (1). While some risk factors are out of our control, like family history and age, many of... by Dr. David Dunaief | Sep 3, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
Nighttime pressure readings may better predict cardiovascular events By David Dunaief, M.D. Roughly 45 percent of adults in the U.S. have hypertension, or high blood pressure. That’s almost one in two adults, or 108 million people, of which 82 million do not have... by Dr. David Dunaief | Aug 8, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition, Stress
Consequences of mild dehydration are subdued mood, decreased concentration, fatigue and headaches By David Dunaief, M.D. With this summer’s hottest days right around the corner, discussing dehydration is timely. Even air conditioning can be dehydrating. Complications... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jul 26, 2020 | Nutrition, Stress, Weight Loss
The right motivators might be as important as dietary changes By David Dunaief, M.D. Excess weight has consequences, including chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases and a host of others. Weight also has an...