General health articles to discuss when you’re generally confused about health, in general.
Catch Some Rays this Summer
As summer approaches, so does the concern of sun exposure and its potential health risks. Unfortunately, we are bombarded with…
Medical “Prevention” is a Joke
Over the past couple weeks you’ve probably heard about the heated debate between the “government task force” and the American…
Sun, Vitamin D, Sunscreen, & Shoes
SUN, VITAMIN D, & SUNSCREEN Now is a good time to have your vitamin D levels checked (via a blood…
The 10 Worst Exercise and Dietary Habits to Leave Behind – Part 1
1)Stretching. Yeah, that’s right – stretching. The belief that stretching will prevent or rehabilitate an injury and increase performance continues…
The 10 Worst Exercise and Dietary Habits to Leave Behind – Part 2
6) Multi-Type Supplements: People love to take their “multi-vitamins” even though most contain minerals and a host of other ingredients…
The Power of Sleep
Most people do not sleep nearly as well as they should. They toss n’ turn throughout the night. They wake…
Breathe Better: Understanding Asthma
Asthma, including exercise induced asthma (EIA), is the diagnosis given to more and more people everyday, from kids to athletes…
Taking the Breath Out of Asthma (Understanding Asthma – Part II)
Two years ago I wrote an article for Running Journal titled, “Breathe Better: Understanding Asthma.” That article, as with all…
Inflammation Information (Part I)
Fighting inflammation is a key process not only in performance, but in the overall health of an individual. In regards…
Inflammation Information Part II
In part one I discussed the problems associated with eating hydrogenated (trans) fats. Hydrogenated fats have no place in a…
Enough of the Fluoride Propaganda
There was a news report out recently on the increase of fluorosis in kids. That means they’re getting too much…
Name That Pain
Pain is perhaps one of the biggest fears a person has regarding their health. When there is no pain, there…
Three Simple Steps to Lose Fat
Americans are winning something not worth winning. They’re getting fatter than any other developed nation over the past 30 years.…
Energy Drinks Might Kill You, Unless You Listen to Red Bull & Rockstar Proponents
Energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster won’t just make your kid hyper, but a new study out by the…
Cleaning the Pesticides Out of Your Diet
Fruits and vegetables are typically some of the most nutritious foods you can consume; they’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, and…
Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain, & Sciatica
Many people suffer from hip pain, back pain, piriformis syndrome, and what is thought to be “sciatic pain”, which is…
Don’t Blame the Turkey for Your Thanksgiving Coma
Every year we hear the same thing regarding turkey at Thanksgiving – it makes everybody sleepy because of the high…
Dr. Gangemi’s List of Ten Things I Think You’d Like To Know
Here’s a list of ten questions I often get asked from patients as well as sources I use for certain…
