5 Things to Know Before Your First Appointment With a Fertility Specialist

So, you’ve decided to take the initial step on your journey to parenthood? You plan to make an appointment with a fertility specialist, but you are anxious about what to expect.  That’s fine, many people have been in your position. You may feel a bit worried since this is a …

The Power of Regular Facials — What You Need To Know

All of my friends know that I am a proponent of regular facials! Indeed, I encourage everyone to get them. I even recommend that my patients who are going through puberty or suffering from hormonal disorders like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) get regular facials. So, why do I love getting …

What is Fertility Diet? A Definitive Beginner’s Guide

One out of eight couples endures the agony of infertility, often in silence. This April, we are commemorating Infertility Awareness Month and I cannot think of a better time to encourage you to be proactive about your ‘fertility health’. This awareness campaign encourages people to increase dialogue about fertility issues …

Stop Comparing the Novel Coronavirus to the Flu!

In early March, United States of America President Donald Trump tweeted a statistic that stirred confusion amongst the public and it has caused lasting uproar amongst many media personnel, everyday people and within various health sectors. The tweet that generated almost 300,000 retweets was a comparison of the flu (influenza) …

Debunking Myths About COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world at wildfire speed and has effectively crippled economies and changed daily life, as we know it. In conjunction with this rapidly spreading pandemic, we have been overwhelmed with the sudden flood of around the clock news updates, scientific studies, graphs and figures, …

Coronavirus: The Uproar, the Uncertainties, the Anxiety

As of April 6, 2020, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed cases officially reached a staggering total of 1,289,010 with a global death toll of 70,599. Reportedly, it has widely affected over a hundred countries and territories.  The United States, which was only second to Italy with the most number of cases, …

COVID-19 vs. CORONAVIRUS: Why there will not be a Coronavirus Peak on April 3rd?

As of this writing, there are 268,724, confirmed Coronavirus cases in the United States with 6,870 deaths and 11,993 people who have recovered.  With all these numbers, some people are thinking that we are going to reach our peak within a couple of weeks. In the Facebook Live video of …