by Nasimeh Yazdani, M.D The Omega-3 Index is the sum of 2 prominent long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acids (DHA) in red blood cell membranes and is expressed as a percentage of total erythrocyte fatty acids (FAs). It has...
It’s that time of year again – Open enrollment! Everyone is starting to feel the effects of the Affordable Care Act and the impact it has had on the market. Since it’s inception there have been over 31 million people who have entered the marketplace. While it...
These days, everyone is talking about Meditation. Mindfulness, relaxation, being present, even meditation retreats where all you do for 24 hours is sit and breathe. Meditation moves us in a very profound manner. Why? There are many reasons, one of which relates...
Circumcision a surgical procedure, simple in technique, but extremely complex in context. June is Men’s Health Month- a time to cherish the health of our fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers. On this day, I want to highlight an important, albeit sensitive...
Our Addiction to Smartphones by Nasimeh Yazdani, M.D. As some of you know, I have been away for three weeks visiting family in Iran. I left my iPhone 6 on the plane ride there and never received it back. The shock of loosing my phone left me in a daze for the next...
One of the highlights of the physical examination is the exploration of my patient’s sleep pattern. As a general rule, sleep is extremely unlikely to be organically deranged, but very easily altered by our unhealthy habits. An extra cup of coffee late in the...
