The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It also includes moderate amounts of fish and poultry, and limited amounts of red meat and dairy. Olive oil is a key component of the diet, and wine is consumed in moderation.

Hormones play a critical role in our overall health and well-being, and it’s important to take steps to support healthy hormone balance. Proper nutrition, regular exercise, stress reduction, and the use of supplements and herbs can all be helpful in achieving hormonal balance.

Twenty years ago, a large-scale, long-term, credible study concluded that men could take a pill that would reduce their chances of getting prostate cancer by a whopping 25 percent. So why aren't more men taking that cheap and freely available drug, called finasteride (the trade name is Proscar), to gain its huge protective factor?

In fact in 1982, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries created the term shinrin-yoku, which translates to “forest bathing” or “absorbing the forest atmosphere.” The term was created to encourage people to simply spend time in nature for the purpose of promoting physical and mental health.

Concierge medicine, also known as boutique or personalized medicine, is a healthcare model that provides patients with a higher level of personalized care and attention. In exchange for an annual fee or retainer, patients receive a range of benefits, including longer appointments, same-day appointments, 24/7 access to their doctor, and more.

In today's world, with our busy lifestyles and fast food culture, it's hard to get all the nutrients we need through our diet alone. Therefore, taking supplements can help ensure we're getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals that our bodies need to function optimally.

WellcomeMD is proud to announce Dr. Gary Klein to our clinic in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Klein is committed to ensuring his patients receive the highest quality of care with an emphasis on compassion and dignity and is currently enrolled in the American Academy of Functional Health.

Generally, more research is needed about  how diet relates to gut health but we know that over time processed and packaged foods can have an inflammatory effect. Sometimes they even lead to the leakage of inflammatory food antigens from the gut can into the bloodstream.