Health Blogs & Newsletters

Do you suffer from stabbing stomach pains and acute gastric trouble with the frequent need to visit the toilet? If these prevent you from making any long travel plans and cause anxiety and stress, then you could suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It's difficult to live with IBS as it affects your daily life. [...]

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With the first day of Spring behind us, we can now look forward to longer days and warmer weather ahead. Spring is also known as the season for reflection and renewal. What’s on your spring cleaning to-do list? Whether it’s increasing outdoor physical activities or trying out healthier recipes or safely increasing your Vitamin D [...]

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Salt is a misunderstood food ingredient. We’re often told to stay away from salt as it’s bad for our health. But salt is essential for our bodies as it has its health benefits.  We’ll discuss the benefits and dangers of salt consumption, and how to consume it safely, making it easy for you to stay [...]

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Did you know that February is the shortest month of the year? As poet Charmaine J. Forde says, "Though February is short, it is filled with lots of love and sweet surprises." Los Gatos Doc celebrated Valentine’s Day by doing what we do every day, caring for our patients and doing our very best to [...]

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Snacking often gets a bad rap but it is one of the most important meals of the day. Most people have at least one snack if not more per day.  The key to maintaining an optimal weight and health lies in what you snack on. Most people are least mindful of their snack habits when [...]

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If there’s one piece of medical advice I would give to anyone, it would be to visit your doctor regularly. Far too many people avoid prioritizing medical consultations until it’s too late.  Whether it’s consulting your doctor for a serious problem or a routine health check, I’d highly encourage you to take the first step […]

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