Brooklyn Integrative Medicine

11/19/2025

Food -what we eat and what we dont eat- is one of the most essential foundations of health. Just because everyone is eating something, doesnt mean they arent having negative effects from it.

The world’s largest scientific review warns that consumption of UPFs poses a seismic threat to global health and wellbeing

06/15/2024

Here are some of what I think are great ideas for Fathers Day Gifts!

For the Fathers That You Want to Keep Healthy... Whether it’s a birthday, father’s day, gift giving holiday, or just to say I Love You, here are 5 ideas for gifts….

02/28/2023

Erythritol, a sweetener often added to diet products such as Truvia, may contribute to clogged arteries and strokes, a new study suggests.

11/18/2022

Here's a nice explanation about Tuna and Mercury- Bottom line- if you are going to eat it- ideally choose light or skipjack for the least risk of mercury accumulation in the fish and overall the frequency of how often you eat it matters. This wasn't discussed.. but when you eat it, think about including things that can help you safely get rid of any mercury that may otherwise end up affecting/accumulating in you (via foods or supplements)

Tuna is a popular and nutritious saltwater fish, but you may worry about its mercury content. This article reviews mercury in tuna and tells you whether it’s safe to eat this fish.

01/29/2022

With a big snowstorm expected in parts of the US this weekend, I wanted to share an important reminder to be careful when shoveling--especially if you have heart health concerns. One of the major reasons shoveling snow can lead to a heart attack is that people tend to hold their breath on exertion—such as lifting heavy shovelfuls of snow. Breath holding slams the diaphragm right up into the heart, squeezing it and impeding blood flow. This is known as a "Valsalva maneuver." But that's not the only risk. Here's what you need to know & how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3KSb51C

01/05/2022

Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR f...

11/10/2021

Why does stress make smart people do stupid things? See video to find out what research is showing.
https://www.heartmath.com/blog/health-and-wellness/how-stress-affects-the-body/

In the October 2021 American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America” survey, results showed that 32% of adults sometimes are so stressed they struggle to make basic decisions, such as what to wear or what to eat. The survey, conducted by Harris Poll, also found that millennials saw the highest percentage of such stress, at 48%.

11/01/2021

These data indicate that the bioactivity of garlic is multifaceted and includes activation of genes related to immunity, apoptosis, and xenobiotic metabolism in humans and Mono Mac 6 cells. This trial is registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT01293591.

09/23/2021

Long COVID is a debilitating condition in which symptoms persist long after the virus has run its course.

This can be scary because it is hard to understand.

Join Patrick McKeown and long COVID survivor, Vikki, for a FREE deep dive workshop on the research behind long COVID. And learn a proven breathing protocol that will reduce symptoms and support recovery.

There’s no need to register. Just check your time zone and log into Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84388958898

WEDNESDAY, September 29th, 4pm BST.

09/12/2021

Do you feel comfortable taking supplements that are stored at temps up to 155 degrees? The phrase, “hot on Amazon” is taking on new and problematic meanings for the dietary supplement industry this spring.
Beginning on April 15, Amazon began requiring supplement companies that sell on the platform to guarantee that their products can withstand temperatures up to 155 F, and still meet label claims for stability and potency.