Category Archives: LIFESTYLE

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”

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”

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”

THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – Part 5

If your electronic device (TV, radio, light fixture, etc.) has manual controls, use them. Yes, get up and change the channel, adjust the volume, increase the lumens. It’s an opportunity to move around. The remote control robs you of these options and their health benefits. Use small plates and bowls when you have your meals.Continue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – Part 5”

TRADITIONAL VERSUS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

After completing medical school, I continued my medical education in a three-year Internal Medicine Residency program. Taking and passing the board of Internal Medicine gave me certification as a Doctor of Internal Medicine. The training provided me with an incredible base of knowledge, important skills, and valuable experiences. The results of this specialized education wereContinue reading “TRADITIONAL VERSUS ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE”

TRAVELING BY AIRPLANE

Among the aggravating aspects commonly experienced when traveling by commercial airplane is the boarding and deboarding processes. Everybody hates this. You’re waiting in line for the people ahead to sit down, an annoying delay. What are they doing that is taking so long? They are stowing their carry-on luggage in the overhead compartments. Or theyContinue reading “TRAVELING BY AIRPLANE”

AMAZING HOW QUICKLY THE TIME HAS GONE BY

I keep hearing people say: “Time flies by so quickly.”  The older we get, the more this seems to be happening. After all, as we age, any given length of time represents a shrinkingly smaller percentage of the time we have been alive. Of course, youth does not dwell on the time going by, soContinue reading “AMAZING HOW QUICKLY THE TIME HAS GONE BY”

THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 4

It’s fun relaxing in a comfortable reclining easy chair. If you do decide to buy one, resist those that are electrical and do all the work for you. It may seem insignificant, but even that little extra effort is worth it. After all, you are going to be reclining. So, require yourself to use aContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 4”

THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 3

Do you smoke cigarettes? You know it’s bad for your health. Maybe you should stop, but it isn’t so easy. Smoking helps you relax. Maybe it keeps you focused. Cigarettes help you keep the weight off. You might be addicted to nicotine. There are many reasons that keep people from stopping this habit. If youContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 3”