By Mark Gunderson, MD Andropause, the male equivalent of menopause, is real although more subtle than menopause. While estrogen levels decline abruptly after menopause in women, there is a gradual decline in male hormones (androgens) that usually begins in the 40’s. Testosterone (T)–the main male hormone–declines slowly. However, the sex-binding-hormone globulin (SBHG) increases with age, resulting in less free bio-available testosterone. Along with the age-related decline in human … [Read more...]
Simple Solutions for Surviving Seasonal Allergies
By Dr. Thomas S. Lee, NMD, APH The immune system is weakened by excessive stress, and a weak immune system typically has more allergic problems. There are many smart ways to help strengthen your immunity to prevent allergies, or at least make them more bearable. Lowering one’s level of personal stress can be a huge step toward fewer allergy symptoms. What stress management methods are best? That’s an epic question that many of us are working on, so see what works for you. Ever notice that … [Read more...]
Inulin – What’s On the Label & What’s Not
By Lauren Birtwhistle We all know the importance of fiber in our diets. With so many different kinds, it is sometimes difficult to know what fiber is and where exactly you can find it. This month, we want to inform you of a great source of fiber; inulins. Inulins are a group of naturally occurring polysaccharides. They are produced by many plants; usually in the root or rhizomes. This great ingredient can be used in place of sugar, fat and flour. It is particularly advantageous because inulin … [Read more...]
Michael Gerber, MD, HMD
By Sara Piccola Touring the first green re-modeled building in Northern Nevada is how the interview for this month’s provider profile began. This lovely building is home to the Gerber Medical Clinic, one of Reno’s foremost integrative, alternative medicine clinics. Dr. Michael Gerber, MD, HMD, is founder and owner. Dr. Gerber has practiced medicine for 36 years, graduating from Kansas University School of Medicine in 1972. He took his Internal Medicine Internship at Oakland County … [Read more...]
Déjà Vu
Déjà Vu By Lauren Birtwhistle It has happened to us all. You are walking down the street or driving in your car and suddenly you get the feeling that you have already been to this place or experienced the event. This feeling of “I’ve been here before” is known as déjà vu and about 70% of all people report experiencing it at least once. In the past, doctors believed déjà vu to be a symptom of mental abberation, anxiety, schizophrenia, and/or dissociative disorder. Today there are … [Read more...]
Grilled Yucca Tortillas
By Liz Penny This is an outstanding recipe from a great vegan cookbook that I tested at home on my roommates. Easy, unusual, and unusually yummy, it was a great hit. Two weeks later I made it for lunch for 15 non-vegans at a professional Feldenkrais training in Berkeley, CA. I adapted it with a bit of dairy and the resulting golden, warm, garlicky tortillas were a smash hit. I was drafted as the visiting chef for the rest of our training session! [NOTE: You can find yucca root (aka manioc or … [Read more...]
