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Increasingly, the American public is dissatisfied with the herding of patients through medical offices with little time to interact with our doctors. People are looking for other solutions. They are no longer comfortable with the promises of pharmaceutical companies and the reassurances of their doctors that the drugs being pushed are safe and effective. And [...]
Are you feeling tired for no reason? Do you need coffee and energy drinks to keep going? Do you have trouble sleeping? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. This condition affects over 80 percent of people at some point in their lives. The lifestyle experienced by [...]
Ask most doctors what a healthy brain is and what you should do to keep your brain healthy and you’ll probably get a vague answer. At the Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine we have answers and we want to teach you about them. Brain health means having a resilient, happy brain. A healthy brain is [...]
Recent news stories have led some people to question if using a compounding pharmacy is safe or not. It is important to know that your compounding pharmacy is perfectly safe. Dr. Sklar recently paid a visit to the compounding pharmacy she uses, Pharmco Pharmacy. Pharmco is owned and operated by Robert P. Nickell who has [...]
It’s Heart Health Month, and we will be making commitments for ourselves and those we love the most. With so much conflicting information out there, Dr. Sklar will set the record straight when it comes to having a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. This month we will learn: What my cardiologist doesn’t know might be [...]
For the past 40 years, conventional medicine has taught that cholesterol causes heart disease and that a diet high in saturated fats causes high cholesterol. Well, guess what? This is completely wrong. Studies have shown that very low cholesterol (less than 160) increases your risk of dying, and high cholesterol (over 240) decreases your risk [...]
Weight is a complicated matter. There are many chemicals in our bodies that influence weight. One of them, cortisol, is on overdrive for many of us. Stress raises cortisol. High cortisol promotes fat storage, especially in the mid-abdomen and increases cravings for starches which are then deposited as fat. High cortisol levels interfere with sleep. [...]
Getting through the holidays can be challenging. Between family obligations, food temptations, and the desire to have everything turn out perfect, we are often stressed. The Sklar Center has suggestions to help you take care of yourself so that you can get the most joy. So, slow down, use our suggestions, and enjoy the season. 1) [...]
Did you know that Starbucks’ Holiday Venti (20 oz) White Chocolate Mocha with 2% milk and whipped cream has more calories than a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese? Alternative: Cappucino with non-fat milk and stevia for sweetening Thinking of having some hot soup on a chilly day? Skip the Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup with as much [...]
At the Sklar Center for Restorative Medicine, we are aware that heart health has traditionally been marketed to men. But, as this article shows, heart health for women is even more important due to the fact that heart attacks are twice as deadly for women (based on a study from the Acute Cardiac Care Congress). [...]
