Bath vs Sauna: Which Heat Therapy Packs the Biggest Punch?
I love our hot tub. Our son loves his dry sauna. And many of my patients love their infra-red sauna. Last week I wrote about the benefits of heat therapy related to the heat shock proteins. But I’ve always wondered, is one heat therapy better than another? I just got at least somewhat of an […]
Heat vs. Cold Shock Proteins: A Battle of the Elements
Last week I was in Santa Fe enjoying a soak in a hot spring then alternating with a jump into icy cold water. Our friends were questioning the health benefits of both, and the sanity of the latter, and it got us talking shock proteins. In the quest for better health, sharper focus, faster recovery, […]
A Long-Overdue Victory for Women’s Health
For more than three decades, I’ve worked alongside women navigating the complex and often overlooked terrain of perimenopause and menopause. I’ve witnessed the life-altering improvements that hormone therapy can bring – clearer thinking, better sleep, stronger bones, restored sexual health, and a renewed sense of vitality. But I’ve also watched, with no small measure of […]
The Surprising Power of Activity for Insomnia Relief
Millions of people struggle each night with insomnia – difficulty falling or staying asleep, waking too early, or experiencing poor quality rest. While medications are commonly prescribed, they come with risks like dependency, next-day grogginess, and long-term health concerns. But what if the path to better sleep isn’t in a pill bottle, but on a […]
Busting Weight Loss Myths
Many well-known and long held beliefs regarding weight loss are untrue according to recent scientific research. Despite the popularity of some media and health-provider guidance, it appears much of this weight loss advice is presumptuous and unproven, or worse yet, persistent myths that have been proven wrong. Using Internet searches of popular media and scientific […]
Chronic Pain Therapy with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Here’s a summary of the podcast episode Dolorology (PAIN) with Dr. Rachel Zoffness (from the series Ologies with Alie Ward) featuring pain-psychologist Rachel Zoffness, including its key ideas and implications. In the episode, Dr. Zoffness asks: What is pain? Where does it come from? And how can we hurt less? She explains that pain is […]
Staying Cool In Summer
Summertime in Western Colorado offers some of the best outside adventure in the world, whether it is cycling across desert slick rock or rafting raging rivers, hiking remote trails or golfing groomed links, we are blessed with an abundance of terrain that lures folks of all ages to the great outdoors. But the summer heat […]
Natural Substances to Protect Healthy Cells from Chemotherapy and Radiation (XRT)
These natural agents may help reduce side effects and protect healthy tissue during cancer treatment. Always consult your medical team before using supplements during therapy. Top Natural Substances and Their Effects Substance Mechanism of Action Evidence/Effectiveness Best Use Timing Notes/Cautions Curcumin Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, modulates signaling Protects normal cells, may sensitize tumors Avoid on chemo/XRT days […]
Vitality for the Aging Woman – Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy.
The goal of anti-aging is to slow, stop, or even reverse many of the changes associated with aging. This means staying healthy, active, and vibrant of body and mind, while avoiding the common diseases and infirmities of aging. One cornerstone of anti-aging strategy is to replace the hormones that naturally decline with aging. Bioidentical Hormone […]
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) and Cardiovascular Outcomes
As a physician specializing in testosterone replacement therapy for men with hypogonadism, I am frequently asked whether TRT increases cardiovascular risk. This question has long been debated, and until recently, answers have been clouded by contradictory data and limited randomized trials. Fortunately, two major meta-analyses published in 2024 have brought welcome clarity. These studies provide […]