by Shira Miller, M.D. | Oct 6, 2010 | Men, Women
Studies show that when given the opportunity, such as 14 hours of controlled dark nights with no distractions, healthy adults sleep an average of about 8 hours per night. However, optimal sleep time is also individual. A good way to find out if you’re getting...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Sep 28, 2010 | Women
If you haven’t already seen Sex and the City 2, the movie offers more than just fun, laughs, and woman-power–it provokes thought on an important medical issue. In one of the wild storylines, Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall) is going through...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Sep 21, 2010 | Men, Women
You probably already know whether or not you have high cholesterol. Unfortunately, and this is more important than high cholesterol in my opinion, only the most progressive and proactive patients know if they have Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Sep 14, 2010 | Men
Question: I am a 31 year old man and losing the hair at my temples. I have tried using Rogaine for the past 4 years and my hair loss seems to be continuing. I am considering using Propecia but I wonder if there are any natural options I should be considering. I should...
by Shira Miller, M.D. | Aug 27, 2010 | Men, Women
Question: How can a woman in her late 40’s minimize the symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, such as fatigue, forgetfulness, lower ability to handle stress, and hot flashes? The first thing you must ask yourself is: Why am I having these symptoms? The diagnosis...