Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

When was the last time you and your partner were intimate? If it’s taking you a while to remember, you’re very much over-do! Regardless of age, sex is an important aspect of your relationship – it creates feelings of togetherness, of being loved and connected. Wouldn’t you want to spark those feelings back up again? ...click here to read more

In my many years of practice, the number of times I’ve advised patients not to hold in their urine is countless. Going to the bathroom when nature calls can be a nuisance when we’re busy or nowhere near the facilities, but it’s important. You’ve likely heard the same advice from a doctor, or even friends ...click here to read more

Bloating, gas, cramps – these can all make your day highly uncomfortable. Worse yet, if you don’t know what’s causing your stomach distress, it can become that much more frustrating. It could be allergies or ulcers, but there are many other reasons why your stomach is crying out for help that you may not have ...click here to read more

Every now and then, a glass of wine or beer is such a pleasure. With dinner, it’s that little something extra to toast with or bring out the flavors of your meal. At a pub, sampling a craft brew is a conversation-starter with friends and family. I’m convinced that an occasional glass of alcohol is ...click here to read more

I’m sure at some point you’ve experience that burning sensation after a meal. It’s uncomfortable and also a nuisance, but you pop an antacid and that burning feeling fades away. You may never have been too concerned about it before, maybe you just enjoyed food that was too spicy or acidic, but such indigestion could ...click here to read more

You may want to fill up on more sweet potatoes, butternut squash and those dark leafy greens. That’s because a lack of vitamin A – usually found in these foods – could be behind type 2 diabetes. A new study by New York’s Weill Cornell Medical College, published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, has ...click here to read more

When it comes to your heart health and reducing your risk of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD), it may be as easy as what you eat. In fact, new research suggests by incorporating whole grains into your diet, you’re highly benefiting your heart. According to research by the Harvard School of Public Health – published in JAMA ...click here to read more

It’s that time of the year when it seems as though winter has overstayed its welcome, and spring and summer are too far from our reach. The temperatures are colder, the wind can be chilling, and there’s not enough sunlight – it can really leave you feeling down. But you don’t have to let winter ...click here to read more