Everything in the universe follows pattens. Life on earth has a much smaller number of patterns in their biology than the far greater diversity of animals and plants that live on this planet. For example, virtually all animals that breathe oxygen use this molecule for the same purpose. The mechanism of processing oxygen is alsoContinue reading “SLEEP SCHEDULE AND PATTERNS”
Category Archives: 1. Health Insights
THE PROBLEMS WITH CAFFEINE
I listen to my friends, including some doctors, who happily explain they need their morning coffee to get going. They cannot wake up, do what they have to do, even think, before that first cup. Get the caffeine jolt right away, or might as well stay in bed. People love their caffeine. “Let’s meetContinue reading “THE PROBLEMS WITH CAFFEINE”
DR. ZOLDAN’S NEW HEALTH BOOK
There is a hidden, often ignored, disease affecting thousands of people. The most common symptoms of this syndrome are overwhelming fatigue, debilitating cognitive impairment, and intractable pain. Respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological complaints are common. Any of the bodily systems can be affected. Characteristically, physical exams and laboratory tests show normal results. This is frustrating forContinue reading “DR. ZOLDAN’S NEW HEALTH BOOK”
LOCALIZED MUSCLE PAIN
Localized musculoskeletal pain is often caused by spasm of the muscle. Imaging studies may reveal various abnormalities, including arthritis, narrowed joint space (bone on bone), or osteoporosis. In the spine, findings may include spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. None of these findings guarantee that any one or more of them are the cause of your pain. Continue reading “LOCALIZED MUSCLE PAIN”
BEAUTY AND THE YEAST
Call it what you like, but fungus or mold or yeast is a real health problem. Many people discover these organisms growing on their food. It’s disgusting. When the characteristic fuzzy mold appears on refrigerated or other food, we know to discard that. It gets into the walls of buildings and elsewhere in your home.Continue reading “BEAUTY AND THE YEAST“
THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER — Part 6
Snack foods for health: steamed broccoli, baked chips, pretzels, rice cakes, a little jam on bread instead of butter or margarine, Make a shopping list before you go to the grocery store. Plan this field trip. always go food shopping after you’ve eaten, so hunger doesn’t dictate what you buy. Don’t buy anything impulsively. Don’tContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER — Part 6”
ROSH HASHANAH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Parashat Nitzavim begins with a call for ALL the Jewish people to stand together. The men, the women, and the children are all to be a community. We thrive in our community. Our community supports us and we work with others for the betterment of all. We derive many benefits, including education, spiritual strength,Continue reading “ROSH HASHANAH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY”
FINDING HEALTH
There are many things that interfere with our good health. On the other hand, it’s exciting and energizing to recognize that we can choose to address a few of these attackers and work to counteract them. The more you control the little things, the more life’s big things will be controlled. What are we upContinue reading “FINDING HEALTH”
BREAKTHROUGH COVID-19 INFECTION and LONG-COVID
Breakthrough COVID is the reappearance of COVID-19 illness after having overcome an initial infection. Long-COVID is the debilitating symptoms that persists after resolution of the disease. Fatigue, cognitive impairment, and pain are typical complaints associated with these and other “after-illness.” Victims wonder: “How did I get sick? I had my vaccine and booster shots!” ImmunizationContinue reading “BREAKTHROUGH COVID-19 INFECTION and LONG-COVID”
DR. JACK ZOLDAN’S NEW HEALTH BOOK – FREE DOWNLOAD
As a board-certified Doctor of Internal Medicine for 41 years, I observed numerous patient complaints were inadequately addressed by traditional approaches and treatments. Many people sought my advice for their disabling chronic fatigue. These individuals had previously consulted many primary care and specialist physicians. With normal examinations and laboratory results, their diagnoses did not resultContinue reading “DR. JACK ZOLDAN’S NEW HEALTH BOOK – FREE DOWNLOAD”
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 