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Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - June 8, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - June 8, 2009

What makes the story on the 14-point checklist for a healthy heart interesting is that it quotes Ara DerMarderosian, a professor of pharmacognosy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. What is Pharmacognosy?  The American Society of Pharmacognosy defines pharmacognosy as "the... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - June 1, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - June 1, 2009

More and more we are discovering the health benefits of vitamin-D. Most of us tend to stay indoors during the winter months, as I know I certainly do, but lack of exposure to sunlight could mean that you’re not getting enough vitamin D. So taking your lunch outside and soaking up a few ... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - May 26, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - May 26, 2009

We are all beginning to realize that too much salt may be bad for our health. Yet, our bodies need some sodium (better known as salt) to function properly. The body uses sodium, to maintain the right balance of fluids in our bodies. We also need sodium to transmit nerve impulses. In additio... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D - May 18, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D - May 18, 2009

Yoga and the Fear of Falling Anything that can reduce the fear of falling among senior citizens would truly be a valuable contribution to society. Such a fear may not seem like a big deal. But the fact is that, among the elderly, it can have huge repercussions – on both a personal lev... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. May 8, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. May 8, 2009

Living to 100 plus. That's the goal. Live a long time and be healthy along the way. How to do that? We have come a long way in understanding the basics for a long life. It's not a magic bullet, not special vitamins though there is mounting evidence that certain supplements do seem to have the ... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - May 8, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - May 8, 2009

Eating Your Vegetables. Here is another great story on the value of eating broccoli and sprouts. But while we all know that eating fruits and vegetables are good for you, how do we increase input? The original guidelines for fruit and vegetable intake from the US Department of Agriculture was ... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. May 4, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. May 4, 2009

Water, water, everywhere… oceans, river, lakes, rain, snow… but in general, there is simply not enough in our bodies. Overall, the population is dehydrated.We are told that we should be drinking 8 to 10 glasses of H20 a day. But realistically who does that? So part of my agenda ... Read More


Expert Commentary: Dr. Marc Micozzi, MD Ph.D April 29, 2009

Expert Commentary: Dr. Marc Micozzi, MD Ph.D April 29, 2009

Chocolate : How much in enough? Researchers at Northumbria University in Newcastle, Britain, recently presented another set of findings proclaiming the benefits of chocolate. The thrust of the research was to demonstrate that the flavanols in chocolate help aid mental ability and fight fatigue. Read More



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