Mind-Body Connection

Millions of patients are currently taking beta-blockers for conditions including hypertension, coronary heart disease, and arrhythmias. The most widely prescribed beta-blockers are metoprolol (Toprol, Lopressor) and carvedilol (Coreg). Here's why I don't prescribe either of those.

There is an unfortunate, common side effect that my experience suggests is affecting as many as 10-20% of patients who are taking metoprolol or similar medications to manage hypertension, coronary heart disease, or cardiac arrhythmias.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), though commonly affecting children, also affects over 10 million adults in the US. Adderall is one of the most widely prescribed medications prescribed to treat it. It helps some, but in many, its effect is much less than desired. Many continue to have difficulty focusing; many remain tense.

Diuretics increase the excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys. They are incredibly important medications and are prescribed to tens of millions of Americans. Learn three very interesting and helpful ways to use diuretics that are rarely if ever discussed in the guidelines or suggested by physicians yet are extremely helpful in optimizing the use of diuretics.

Let's explore the profound psychological benefits of emotional repression while delving into the often-overlooked physical toll it can take on our physical well-being.