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One of the most common concerns I hear in my practice is, “I can’t sleep” (and boy have I been there myself!).  Sleep deprivation is a real problem in our country. In fact, the World Health Organization has declared a sleep loss epidemic in industrialized nations. Much of this is due to the fast paced lives that we lead. We rarely give our bodies the necessary time or proper relaxation needed to get sufficient sleep. This can lead to a host of issues ranging from depression and anxiety to weight gain and neurodegenerative disorders.  Sleep deprivation is a real health …

September feels different this year, doesn’t it? Maybe that’s a silly question, because everything feels different this year. We are living in unprecedented times, with so much unknown. For me, September usually brings a celebration of new beginnings – a new school year, fresh crisp air, and an opportunity to reset and make changes in my routine or my environment. While all of that still applies to September 2020, there is a thread of uncertainty that is woven into the pumpkin spice lattes and changing leaves. What will happen with the virus as our kids go back to school? Are …

Vitamin D has always been a bit of a darling in the vitamin world, but lately, the “sunshine vitamin” has gotten even more attention. A recent study examined over 4,000 people who sought out testing for COVID-19 in a Chicago health system.  The study found that the people who tested positive for SARS COV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) were more likely to have had low vitamin D levels that went untreated in the past year. Other studies show connections between low vitamin D and COVID-19 risk, as well. Critics of such studies explain that low vitamin D levels are …