Doctor Column
Hypertension — “The Silent Killer”
October 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
People with normal blood pressure generally enjoy a long life. The opposite is true of individuals with chronic, uncontrolled high blood pressure (Hypertension).
Can Five Healthy Habits Add 12-14 Years to Your Life? “Who is Mr. Dawes?”
September 25, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The CIA’s World Factbook lists the United States 43rd in global life expectancy. This unacceptable ranking occurs in spite of the fact that Americans outspend other rich countries by more than two times on health care.
Dry Eyes — What You Need to Know (and Do!)
September 15, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
Dry eye happens when the quantity and/or quality of tears aren’t enough to lubricate the surface of the eye. It’s an undertreated condition that affects millions of Americans particularly above 50 years of age. It’s more common in women and the risk of getting dry eye increases as you get older.
Traveling Abroad with Medications — ‘Tips on How to Avoid the Hassle and Jail Time’
September 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
If you travel abroad with medications, beware! Medications that you don’t give a second thought to may be illegal in other countries.
China’s New Weapon — Medications: Are They Safe? Will They Be Available? China’s Tightening Grip on Big Pharma
August 25, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
What happens if the drug you depend on for dialysis, epilepsy, hypertension or type1 diabetes suddenly becomes unavailable? What happens if the drug you thought was safe turns out to kill you?
Meet and Greet — The 6 “Must Have” Nutrients
August 15, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
If you live to be 75 years or longer, you will have eaten more than 75,000 meals and disposed of more than 55 tons of food! These actions require energy from nutrients at regular intervals, in the right proportions, at the right times for the body to function well.
Water — Seven Reasons Why It’s Called: The “Indispensable Nutrient”
August 11, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
What do puppies, tomatoes and human beings have in common? They all need water to survive. And it doesn’t make any difference if it’s well water, rain water or tap water. Water is life’s remarkable, indispensible nutrient. Animals and plants can’t exist without water.
Five (5) Critical Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Infections That Won’t Go Away – ‘Primary Immune Deficiency Disease’
July 25, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
The immune system protects the body against infections, chemical agents or other harmful substances. Primary immune deficiency diseases (PI or PIDD) are caused by genetic flaws – defects in the immune system passed down from one or both parents.
Five (5) Signposts of a Healthy Diet
July 15, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
If you’re lucky enough to have your grandmother or grandfather still living, ask them about their favorite foods growing up.
“Leaves of Three, Let Them Be!” Poison Ivy and Poison Oak
July 5, 2018
Joseph R. Anticaglia, MD
When springtime and summer come our way, thoughts turn to the outdoors. For some, it’s time to plant seeds and tend to the garden. For others, camping trips are the best way to enjoy nature and relax. For landscapers and outdoor workers, it’s the season to plant trees, cut grass, clear and prune shrubbery. But getting too close to nature can often be an intense itching, blistering experience.
