by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jul 24, 2011 | Diet, Prevention, Stress, Stress Strategies
Nothing causes stress more than the unknown. We should all be working with our doctors to rule out hidden dangers to our health, especially ones that are easily treated. Iron Horse or Iron Surplus? Too little blood iron can cause fatigue, but too much can also...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jan 19, 2011 | Diet, Prevention, Stress, Stress Strategies
As part of the complete physical exam we do on our patients in the office, we routinely do blood tests. Even in asymptomatic patients we often can find hidden clues to their health (see our post on Stress Alarms). In reviewing our recent patients, we note that a...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jan 12, 2011 | Diet, Prevention, Stress, Stress Strategies
One of the most common complaints I see in the office is that of an elevated cholesterol. Not just in middle aged male executives, but even in otherwise fit twenty and thirty year old men and women. As part of today’s routine medical...