Frischer Medical Group

10/21/2025

It always surprises me when I run across a patient who is lacking a sweet tooth; they are certainly members of a minority. But let’s keep in mind that sugar is not found only in candy and soda; it’s in most processed foods, from pasta sauces to some peanut butters, rice, bread, crackers, yogurt, and much more. When we rely on quick meals and snacks, we find considerable amounts of added sugar.

It always surprises me when I run across a patient who is lacking a sweet tooth; they are certainly members of a minority. But let’s keep in mind that sugar is not found only in candy and soda; it’s in most processed foods, from pasta sauces to some peanut butters, rice, bread, crackers, yogurt,...

07/08/2025

So many factors play a role in determining how long and how well we live, including our personal health habits, where we live, and our genetic make-up. We have control over some of these, and no control over others.

Still, when we understand what is killing us, we can focus on targeted preventive measures. Just what are the current top ten causes of death in the United States?

So many factors play a role in determining how long and how well we live, including our personal health habits, where we live, and our genetic make-up. We have control over some of these, and no control over others. Still, when we understand what is killing us, we can focus on targeted preventive me...

07/08/2025

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are raising alarm among public health experts. In 2024, 285 cases were reported in 31 states. More than 80% of those cases were among those who were unvaccinated (or whose vaccination status was unknown). Why is this happening?

Recent outbreaks of measles in the United States are raising alarm among public health experts. In 2024, 285 cases were reported in 31 states. More than 80% of those cases were among those who were unvaccinated (or whose vaccination status was unknown). Why is this happening? Measles is a highly con...

07/08/2025

We are all aware that the state of our health revolves around diet, exercise, and lifestyle. But consider this: Good health may also require finding moments of joy, humor, and human connectedness. Everyone is familiar with the expression “laughter is the best medicine.” There are so many stressors in our lives; in today’s world this may be especially critical. Is there scientific data to support it?

We are all aware that the state of our health revolves around diet, exercise, and lifestyle. But consider this: Good health may also require finding moments of joy, humor, and human connectedness. Everyone is familiar with the expression “laughter is the best medicine.” There are so many stresso...

06/05/2025

The FDA has redefined the definition of healthy foods. What has changed?

06/05/2025

The variety of uses for CBD is rapidly growing. Is CBD effective? Is it safe?

06/05/2025

You have an urgent need for medical care. Let’s consider your three main options: your primary care doctor, urgent care…or the emergency room.

06/05/2025

Do you reach for the salt shaker without thinking; dine at fast-food restaurants on a regular basis; partake in snack foods, canned foods or frozen foods? If so, salt may be a problem for you.

Is salt really so bad? Sodium is one of the electrolytes necessary for hydration, blood volume, heart rhythm, brain function, and the functioning of our nerves and muscles. It becomes a problem only if we consume too much, and unfortunately, nearly all of us do.

Do you reach for the salt shaker without thinking; dine at fast-food restaurants on a regular basis; partake in snack foods, canned foods or frozen foods? If so, salt may be a problem for you. Is salt really so bad? Sodium is one of the electrolytes necessary for hydration, blood volume, heart rhyth...

06/05/2025

Warts: so common, and so annoying. I see them nearly every day in my practice. At some point, most of us will have one or more.

06/05/2025

We’ve all had an X-ray - on a bone, or a joint, or checking for a cavity in the dentist’s office. Did you know that one of the most common uses of X-rays is for mammograms? A mammogram is the very best way to detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective. When should a woman get her first mammogram, and how are they interpreted?

We’ve all had an X-ray - on a bone, or a joint, or checking for a cavity in the dentist’s office. Did you know that one of the most common uses of X-rays is for mammograms? A mammogram is the very best way to detect breast cancer early, when treatment is most effective. When should a woman get h...

05/19/2025

Today’s column may seem obvious, but let’s go for it anyway. Why is it better to eat fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, seeds and nuts, then, say, a fast-food burger? So many of us continue to ignore well-proven science; is it simply because we love the taste of meat and dairy? Does a plant-based diet require a huge amount of effort and discipline? Have the benefits not been sufficiently proven?

Today’s column may seem obvious, but let’s go for it anyway. Why is it better to eat fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, seeds and nuts, then, say, a fast-food burger? So many of us continue to ignore well-proven science; is it simply because we love the taste of meat and dairy? Does a plant...

05/19/2025

We’ve all been told how important it is to be well-hydrated: Symptoms of dehydration can include fatigue, dizziness, confusion, headache, dry mouth and dry cough, rapid heart rate, low blood pressure, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, constipation, and chills. Many find that it is difficult to hydrate well, so let’s address alternatives to plain water.

We’ve all been told how important it is to be well-hydrated. What are the best things for us to be drinking?