by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum | Jun 3, 2019 | Ayurveda Blog
Patients always ask me if there is a cure for cancer. The answer is that the best cure is preventing it in the first place. Here are some tips to prevent cancer. Don’t ever: Put chemical bug sprays like Deet on your skin. The skin immediately absorbs...
by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum | May 30, 2019 | Ayurveda Blog, Nutrition
I would like to share some gems of nutritional/clinical knowledge based on my experience in treating patients from all stages of life. First, let’s discuss the nutrition and infants. Keep in mind that while doctors do amazing work in the realms of surgery,...
by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum | May 24, 2019 | Ayurveda Blog, Women's Health
When someone presents with a urinary tract infection (UTI) antibiotics are usually given. What may happen in many cases is that the antibiotics will deplete the specific strains of friendly bacteria in the bladder. Since the friendly bacteria prevent...
by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum | May 23, 2019 | Ayurveda Blog
Here are a few simple tips to integrate into your daily life to enjoy optimal brain health well into old age. Always: Eat ghee: it’s the number one most nourishing food for the brain. Do an oil massage to the scalp: the oil sinks in, both nourishing and...
by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum | May 23, 2019 | Ayurveda Blog
The adrenal glands are responsible for our “fight or flight” response to stress. When stress is prolonged and the adrenals are forced to work overtime, they can become exhausted, leading to what is commonly called adrenal fatigue or adrenal weakness. Hans Selye, a...
by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum | May 17, 2019 | Ayurveda Blog, Case History
Uveitis is an inflammation of the eye. In this case, it occurred in the iris, and is therefore called Iritis. Treatment consists of steroid drops to the eyes. However, it is important to always think outside the box, go deeper, and find the underlying cause to prevent...