Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

With cold and flu season upon us, it almost seems inevitable that you’ll catch something this time of year. From pesky sniffles to sore throats, to feeling so ill you don’t even want to leave your bed, a virus can really take a toll. You might see your doctor, but antibiotics can’t be prescribed because ...click here to read more

Hard-boiled, scrambled or over-easy, eggs are a great addition to your diet. Not only are they an excellent source of nutrition but you can prepare them to suit even the most finicky people. They’re so versatile! Eggs, however, contain cholesterol. So you may have been told to eat them in strict moderation, because high cholesterol ...click here to read more

Why is it that getting a good night’s sleep gets harder the older we get? Sleep issues are so common with seniors. Some will fall asleep easily, but wake up after only a couple of hours, which is far from ideal. This lack of sleep can become so overwhelming you might find that you can’t ...click here to read more

As a doctor, I am always giving health advice to my patients so they can not only live longer, but live better. It comes with the job, and a lifelong passion for natural medicine. Sometimes, though, even I find it hard to practice what I preach, and this is where I give many thanks to ...click here to read more

Sometimes it might seem like feeling blue or having a low mood is a regular part of your day as the colder weather and shorter days start to close in. Certainly there have been several studies that have shown that there are many lifestyle factors that can impact our mental health, too. But one that ...click here to read more

Your morning routine might look something like this: You roll out of bed, yawning and knowing full well if there is any hope you will start your day off right, you require a cup (or three) of coffee. Well, I don’t hold anything against a great cup of coffee, but there’s mounting evidence that switching ...click here to read more

Diabetes and heart disease are two issues you may not have considered go hand in hand. They do. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diabetes deaths are set to rise by more than 50 percent in the next decade alone. Gaining awareness about this disease and your risk factors has a special importance with ...click here to read more

Strapping a fitness tracker around your wrist or waist may seem a little too high-tech for you. I can understand that. All these new gadgets that your kids and grandkids have such ease with can be a little overwhelming. But just imagine one day sticking a device right to your skin – something that will ...click here to read more