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 | 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... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jun 12, 2020 | Fitness, Nutrition
Low inflammation may play a significant role in healthy aging By David Dunaief, M.D. What does it mean to you to “grow old gracefully?” For people I speak with, it means to be independent, mobile, mentally alert, and not burdened by chronic illnesses. In other words,... by Dr. David Dunaief | Jun 4, 2020 | Diseases, Nutrition
By David Dunaief, M.D. By now, we have all likely heard that soda – with 39 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can – is associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Bur did you know that wine has a very low amount of sugar: about 1.2 grams of sugar in a five-ounce serving?...