Recommended Health Articles

Oprah: Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right For You?
January 15, 2009
This is a transcript from a show that featured information on synthetic vs. bioidentical hormones. Dr. Christiane Northrup is a featured guest.
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The Estrogen Dilemma
April 14, 2010
This NY Times Magazine article is a fascinating exploration of the nuanced world of estrogen replacement therapy. It explores the physiologic effects of estrogen and what the real risks are for women who are suffering through menopause with dramatic body and brain symptoms.
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Your Unstoppable Heart: Understanding Cholesterol and Heart Disease
February 2009
There may be no medical topic as fraught with controversy and misinformation as that of cholesterol and heart disease. Thankfully, much of the misinformation is finally being corrected in the mainstream. This “Men’s Health Magazine” article is a great example of this trend. It details the limitations of standard cholesterol tests and outlines other tests that are more effective at predicting heart attack risk. (Note: the VAP test mentioned at the end of this article is available through my office for $45.)
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An Updated Guide for Low-Carb Dieters
August 13, 2010
The sister topic of “high cholesterol is bad” is “fat is bad.” Science and experience say that this “just ain’t so.” This NY Times article is a brief interview with a physician who is a co-author in the new updated Atkins Diet book. Dr. Westman explains some of the myths and truths about low-carb, high-fat diets and the role of vegetables in weight control.
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Jill Bolte-Taylor’s “Stroke of Insight”
March 13, 2008
This isn’t an actual article, but one of the most gripping and fascinating presentations I’ve ever seen. In just 20 minutes, Bolte-Taylor tells the story of her massive stroke and the life insights that accompanied the complete shut-down of the left half of her brain. Her book, “My Stroke of Insight,” is listed in my recommended books section.
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Early Diagnosis of Gluten Sensitivity: Before the Villi Are Gone
June 2003
Transcript of a lecture by Kenneth Fine, M.D.—a leading research in gluten sensitivity and developer of the most accurate screening tests for gluten available. The article’s a little dense, but well worth the read if you have any relatives with Celiac Disease or if you have a chronic health condition.
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