As most of you know, I’m Board-Certified in the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, but my major focus for the past 35+ years has been Pain Management. For many years, increasing emphasis was placed on control of pain with anti-inflammatory medications. This approach made good sense because:

More than thirty years ago, Dr. Karl Folkers, a biochemist at the University of Texas, discovered that Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – a powerful antioxidant that occurs naturally in your body – helps to strengthen the heart muscle and energize the cardiovascular system. Studies reveal that CoQ10 is essential for …

While working on a melatonin experiment for NASA astronauts in 1964, Dr. Russell Reiter, one of the world’s foremost experts on the nutrient, made several breakthrough discoveries. Because of his melatonin trials, we now know a great deal more about this important hormone. Here are a few facts you may find interesting…

With April Fools Day upon us, it is a good time to remember how important it is to have a good sense of humor. Did you know that there are many health benefits to enjoying a good laugh? If you think about it, laughter is akin to an “internal jog” – boosting immunity, reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and even easing pain.