Author Archives : Dr. Victor Marchione

Forgetting people’s names or where you put your keys? Memory loss is an issue that plagues so many of us as we age. And scientists continue to point out ways to prevent the decline that is seemingly a natural part of aging. You need to keep stress and blood sugars relatively low, and of course, ...click here to read more

Sluggish digestion might not be regular conversation around the dinner table, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t annoying, uncomfortable and downright troublesome. I hear it all too often. Digestive complaints are very common and there are so many ways poor digestion can present itself. Symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and hives could all ...click here to read more

Everyone likes to give you their two cents when it comes to what you should be doing to protect your health. Much like parenting advice, it comes whether you ask for it or not. I’m betting there are all kinds of lifestyle changes and ideas that get pushed on you all the time. It can ...click here to read more

You know public toilets are usually coated in bacteria. Not only that, but every time you step outside of your home you are at risk of being exposed to all kinds of bacteria. At least when you are within your own home you are safe from bacteria and getting sick, right? Well, not really. As ...click here to read more

Good oral hygiene is a habit that can be easily overlooked, but that doesn’t mean it is any less important for you. The twice daily brushing (plus flossing) regimen keeps tooth decay and gum disease at bay. Or so we’d like to believe. But since when did brushing your teeth become dangerous to your health? ...click here to read more

When you’re not getting proper sleep, the side-effects can be less than pleasant, with low energy, low mood and a lowered immune system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has gone so far as to call insufficient sleep a public health epidemic, taking a toll on our health care system. The agency has increased ...click here to read more

Imagine this… a fruit that has been altered to be more nutritious. Would you buy it if you knew it was healthier? How about if you knew that the alteration would make it taste better? Well that theory isn’t too far off. New advancements in gene modification could bring crops like bananas and pears to ...click here to read more

Have you ever found yourself on an energy slump in the afternoon and reaching for a quick fix? Maybe your mind has wandered to the idea of a triple espresso, a Red Bull or a seemingly innocent “energy boosting” health drink. You wouldn’t be the first one in desperate need of a jump start as ...click here to read more