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Is Mushroom Coffee a Good Coffee Substitute?

Jun 15, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Mushroom coffee does not sound like anything you would want to drink, but is actually a drink that tastes pretty much like regular coffee. The idea behind mushroom coffee is to add the health benefits of mushrooms to the health benefits of coffee. What Is Mushroom Coffee? Mushrooms have been … Read More

Black Coffee Benefits Do Not Stop at Energy: Great for Memory, Heart and More

Jun 15, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

You may be tired of reading that we need more studies before we can say that this supplement or that nutrient is good for certain health benefits. That is not the case with coffee. There have been lots of studies and there is little doubt that coffee is good for … Read More

Can Pain Cause High Blood Pressure?

Jun 11, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain – can raise your blood pressure. Several studies show that people with long-term pain – called chronic pain – may develop long-term high blood pressure called hypertension. In more ways than one, pain can cause high … Read More

What Is Robotic Prostatectomy & The Advantages of Robotic Surgery

Jun 11, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Prostatectomy is the surgical removal of your prostate gland. During an open prostatectomy procedure, your surgeon makes a long incision in your lower belly, stands by your side, and removes your prostate through the incision. During a robotic prostatectomy, your surgeon sits at a computer console and controls tiny surgical … Read More

Can CBD Lower Blood Pressure?

Jun 10, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active ingredient of marijuana, but it is not the same as THC. THC causes the marijuana “high,” which CBD does not do. You may find CBD advertised as a treatment for anxiety, insomnia, or as a pain reliever. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, … Read More

What is a Silent Stroke?

May 24, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

A regular stroke is a 911 emergency. It is an interruption of blood flow to part of your brain. Without blood, brain cells start to die. This stroke causes sudden symptoms like numbness and weakness on one side, loss of speech or the ability to understand speech, dizziness or loss … Read More

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What is Grey Matter? How to Upgrade Your Grey Matter for Better Cognition

May 21, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Grey Matter vs White Matter Grey matter is where your brain neurons are located. Grey matter is found in the outer areas of your brain. Neurons are the key players in brain activities like thinking, remembering, feeling, and doing. All these functions working together are called "cognition". Loss of cognition … Read More

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Side Effects That Might Surprise You

May 20, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain you feel when stomach acid rises out of your stomach and flows up into your esophagus. (more…)

How Does Caffeine Affect The Brain and the Brain’s Grey Matter?

May 12, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. [1] People use caffeine for the effects that it has on nerve cells of the brain. These effects include increased alertness, energy, and concentration. About two-thirds of daily caffeine consumption come from drinking coffee. [2] One eight-ounce … Read More

Arthritis Flare Ups: Why Flares Happen and How Long They Last

May 11, 2021 · Chris Iliades, MD · Nutrition

Arthritis is more than one disease. The three most common types are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout. All types of arthritis cause joint pain, swelling, and tenderness. Symptoms of arthritis tend to come and go. When they get suddenly worse, it is called an arthritis flare up. Sometimes the cause … Read More

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