2013 brought several key pronouncements from respected medical umbrella groups. November brought the sweeping American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines addressing prevention of heart disease through risk determination and aggressive medical and lifestlye treatment. It’s becoming clear that statins like Lipitor and Crestor can slash the chances of a stroke or first or second […]
Affordable Care Act, cholesterol, diet, Exeercise, Heart Disease, lifestyle, Mediterranean, obamacare, Paleo, StatinsThanksgiving messages are a sometimes trite and oh-so-boring encyclopedia, but I’m compelled to write, speak or broadcast them to anyone who wants to read or hear. If you’re so inclined to read what follows-great! If not, I get it, but in lieu of that, why not stop and write, call, text, skype or in some […]
The conventional wisdom on breast cancer prevention was been thrown a curveball by a government panel, and women are wondering what to do. Read on for a common-sense analysis of this important issue: After years of a unified consensus from doctors and expert panels, a group of public prevention health experts are pushing for a […]
breast cancer, health care, mammogram, preventionGallbladder disease: This isn’t your parents’ Rolling Stones! Whether you’re like me or not, the Rolling Stones are iconic, and everyone knows at least one tune they’ve done. The one that reminds me most of patients’ and doctors’ struggles with gallbladder disease is “ (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”. Because even in clear cut cases […]
bile duct, cholesterol, endoscopy, gall bladder disease, gallstones, high fat diet, intestine
To Drink, Or Not To Drink? When it comes to Breast Cancer, you might be surprised to hear the answer. Most of us enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or beer every so often. No doubt too much of a good thing can be bad, affecting the liver, weight, developing baby, or your judgement. However, […]
alcohol, beer, breast cancer, estrogen, heart, liquor, wine
The “green” movement is everywhere today. Retailing, public policy, even pet foods. Read below for some tips to a healthy lifestyle: We all want a healthy and sustainable environment, right? But if we think about it, its the same with our bodies. We want a healthy body that can fight off both externally and internally […]
eating, green, healthy
I’m a hopping-mad Dr. Randy Tobler: An iconic American magazine is hammering vitamins, making broad generalizations that aren’t well founded. The front page shows some vitamin capsules, with a bold header: “The Vitamin Scam.” Inside, the article is entitled: “Vitamin Truths and Lies.” The article concludes, based on a few of the worst examples, that […]
healthy, vitamins
Is an over-achieving culture putting our children at risk? There is some disturbing news about mental health coming from college campuses. Suicide is rearing its ugly head on college campuses all over the United States. In California, the number of students seeking counseling has risen 23% since 2001, 10% say they have contemplated suicide, and […]
college, mental illness, pressure, stress, suicide
Will drinking diet sodas actually cause weight gain? Researchers have found that diet sodas can often cause weight gain, instead of loss. But there are no calories in diet soda, right? How can you gain weight from something with no calories? Well, there may be several factors, but one major one is human psychology. Diet […]
artifical sweeteners, calories, diet, psychology, soda, weight gain, weight loss
Elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 1996 to 2013. What does it take to win the admiration of one’s peers? Intellectual prowess? Strategic surgical skills? A winsome wit? Well, I believe my brother, Dr. Randy Tobler, has all of the above and more. He’s always amazed me as I’ve […]
best doctors in america, peer recognition