by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 3, 2019
The number of people with problems sleeping is epidemic. Nearly everyone has some difficulty sleeping at some point in their lives, but seventy million Americans suffer from diagnosed sleep disorders. And what we know is that if that many people have been diagnosed,... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Feb 18, 2019
Turmeric (Cucuma longa) is in the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes ginger (Zingiber oficinalis) and cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum). Humans tend to use the roots of members in this family as spices and for their health benefits. Turmeric has been used for... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Oct 20, 2018
Article at-a-glance: Fifty-five percent of Americans now take at least one drug and almost 12% take five or more prescriptions drugs. Doctors and pharmacists almost never discuss drug-induced nutrient depletions with patients even though the fix is easy–simply... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Sep 13, 2018
Whether it’s a pounding, throbbing pain or pressure that you feel all over, a headache can stop you in your tracks. You might reach for a Tylenol or Advil, which are great at decreasing the pain, and go about your day. But if the headache is severe enough it can cause... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Aug 16, 2018
Article at-a-glance: Hemodialysis patients’ lives are ruled by their treatment schedules and symptoms. Missing just one appointment would be disastrous, resulting in the accumulation of toxins in the blood, hospitalization and possibly death. Hemodialysis reduces the... 
by Dr. John Neustadt | Jul 20, 2018
The use of botanical medicines in women’s healthcare is an ancient practice. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for at least two thousand years and black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) by Native Americans for... 
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