Benzene in Hand Sanitizers? That’s my dog Barnaby in the photo and he is very concerned about what hand sanitizer you’re using, as am I! Yes, oh yes… just one more thing to worry about, gang, thanks to unethical companies who don’t put your health first. In all seriousness, take a moment to check what […]
How to prevent GERD is a question a lot of people ask themselves. My friend just asked me this question this morning, which goes to show you how common GERD is. It’s a painful and annoying health issue that can make eating a frustrating process instead of an enjoyable event. It can even affect how […]
Wireless and Health Issues: The Case for Minimizing Wireless Exposure By: Dr. Eeks Read this First: You may have no concerns about wireless exposure and health. That’s okay. I am not saying that anything is definitively proven one way or another. This post is not meant to advise you in any way. It’s meant […]
What we can do to boost our immune system during a pandemic: This is not medical advice. This is information only. By Erin Stair, MD, MPH A lot of the news is about things we can’t do during the pandemic. There are mandates, closings, restrictions and lockdowns all in the name of health. That […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH I get anxious. Do you? A natural way to reduce stress and anxiety is to listen to binaural acoustics that are arrranged in a specific sequence. They are my go-to when I feel anxious or am having difficulty falling or staying asleep. I also use them when I have […]
By Erin Stair MD, MPH Is there an herbal remedy for anxiety? Well, there might be several. Today I want to focus on KAVA, since you often see that marketed for anxiety and stress. Kava Kava ( Piper methysticum) is a plant from the pepper family and native to the South Pacific where it […]
Natural Tips for Controlling Blood Sugar After Eating By: Erin Stair MD, MPH Some of you know about my struggle with bulimia. It started my senior year in high school, continued through my cadet years at West Point, the army, and through much of medical school. In fact, bulimia was a huge reason I […]
Erin Stair, MD, MPH A natural cure for cuts: Unpasteurized Manuka Honey! Yes, It’s proven to enhance the healing process in both humans and animals. Honey, the sweet treat made from bees, has been used for thousands of years as an antibacterial ointment and topical wound healer. It’s a natural cure for cuts, or […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Is there a natural remedy for PTSD? This is an area that is exploding with research and interest as more and more people with PTSD want to find natural forms of therapy. This is especially true for veterans. Many veterans are looking for alternative approaches to help with the symptoms […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH ( follow on Instagram!) Hi guys! So this blog is going to focus on Bacopa, an herb for better memory, but also scroll below for information on what I regularly use for boosting focus and memory. I started growing Bacopa a while ago in my New York City garden, after […]
How to Use a neti pot to avoid brain-eating amoebas, by Erin Stair MD, MPH There is a lot of fear around Neti Pots, because of a widely shared case study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. Feel free to click on the link to read the specifics of the case, but […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH This blog will cover food for a healthy gallbladder, but I’ll start with the basics first. I know a lot of people who struggle with gallbladder issues, and many of them will probably need it removed surgically. This blog is for people who want to know a bit more […]
By: Erin Stair, MD, MPH Sleep therapy for depression, and dietary interventions, might be the best first approach for cases of depression. Sleep and depression, much like the link between sleep with other chronic illnesses, has a Chicken-and-Egg relationship. I’m going to explain below, but thought I’d post one of my favorite Chicken and […]