Yes, if you are insulin resistant and/or overweight. So says the JAMA November 4th2009 (“Factors Associated with Death or Hospitalization Due to Pandemic 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Infection in California,” JAMA 2009;302:1896). But, this is nothing new. Dr. Otto Warburg won the Nobel Priz

The Deseret News reported November 5th 2009 that the American Academy of Family Physicians formed an alliance with Coca-Cola, ostensibly to advise the public about soft drinks and health. Coca-Cola will give the Academy hundreds of thousands of dollars on the deal. This is sick. Many

I hear this from a lot from a significant number of patients who feel practically all their symptoms (fatigue, hair falling out being the most common) are due to their thyroid, despite normal serum levels. They frequently add that they have been told or they read on the internet that

When discussing any infectious issue, the emphasis is generally on the virulence of the organism. While this is a legitimate concern, this approach often creates some fear and apprehension in people. At times, patients may even feel totally helpless. At our clinic, we believe that a p

Nocturnes by Kazuo IshiguroI loved it. His writing is so clear and simple. He has amazing benevolent insights into human nature. This book is especially good for music lovers. Ishiguro became well-known with Remains of the Day, which became a movie. That book helped me understand Grea

Many of us suffer daily with intractable pain for one reason or another. Doctors try to help with pain medications. Other medical workers concentrate on physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic adjustments, hypnotherapy, etc. These modalities are successful in many cases;

Recently I saw a patient who was over-treated with pharmaceutical drugs. She was on amphetamines and thyroid hormones to pick her up in the morning (she originally complained of fatigue) and sedatives and sleeping pills to bring her down in the evening. Not surprisingly, this regimen

Utah Senator Bennet came to speak to the Utah Medical Association when doctor delegates like me met in bucolic Midway, a little town outside Park City in September 2009. Before he started his address, delegates were given a chance to voice their opinions about health care reform. Fort