Dr. Rothman’s Personal Mold Story
My Personal Mold Story By Michael Rothman, MDFor much of my life mold has affected my health without my knowing it. Decades passed before I understood that I was genetically susceptible to mold and other biotoxins—and that this was at the root of my chronic struggles. To appreciate the breadth of my health experience, it […]
One on One with Dr. Michael Rothman: Weight-Loss Diets Reviewed – Ketogenic Diets
A similar iteration of the well-known Atkins Diet and Low Carb Diet, the Ketogenic Diet is an extremely low carb program and its purpose is to force your body to burn fat. If you eat saturated fat frequently, the systems in your body upregulate the process of burning fat, either your own body fat or […]
The hottest health trend is a COLD shower!
The benefits of cold therapy (cold showers, cryotherapy, ice baths, etc.) are an increasingly popular health trend. Big name celebrities like Tony Robbins and Joe Rogan, along with a slew of professional athletes swear by the practice. What exactly is cold water therapy? Practitioners of cold water therapy use water 59 °F and under to […]
Live with Dr. Rothman – Food Labels – Friend or Foe?
Dive into food labels with me as I explain how carbs, cholesterol, and fiber affect metabolism and hormones, and help you discover if these labels truly support your health.
Elective Cardiac and Coronary Procedures- A Transformative Service or Just a Band-Aid?
There seems to be a new wave of elective procedures being promoted by hospitals and health groups. Every other radio and television commercial along with advertising mailers are demanding our attention. As Hackensack Meridian puts it “Take a test to check your risk for heart disease with a CT Calcium Scoring scan for just $99!” Only $99 […]
A Dose Of Truth- Correcting The Most Popular “Old Wives’ Tales” About The Cold and Flu
It’s that time of the year, and waiting rooms at the doctor’s office is jam-packed with sick patients. One of my patients just told me she spent a few hours in the waiting room with her sick child. And while everyone was waiting, several parents were discussing reasons why everyone is sick, and swapping at-home […]
Come Shop With Me! Healthy Food Shopping Guide
The most common New Year’s Resolutions people make every year were exercising more (46% said this was one of their resolutions) and improving their diet (45%). With all the marketing traps claiming “All Natural” or “Heart Healthy” foods, it’s hard to navigate the store aisles and make truly healthy choices. In this blog, we are […]
Surviving in the Post COVID World
We have all heard the horror stories of how severely ill people felt after having received the Covid-19 vaccine and/or booster shot. And some prominent individuals like Elon Musk say “I had major side effects from my second booster shot. Felt like I was dying for several days.” So why and how is it that […]
Autophagy: The Real Anti-Aging Secret and The Key to Good Health
Regardless of sex, race, income, religion, or political affiliation, a common denominator of all of us is the desire to look and feel youthful, and remain in good health. The beauty industry, estimating $100 Billion dollars in annual revenue worldwide, sells products promising to reverse the signs of aging. There are countless eating/exercising/mindfulness trends promoting […]
Rapamyacin, Anti-Aging Magic Pill or Hoax?
The United Nations estimates a global life expectancy of 72.9 years as of 2019. Compare to 1900, the global average life expectancy has more than doubled. But with a longer life, comes incidences of age-related and chronic diseases. In my previous blog I reviewed the process of senescence or “aging” in your body: what happens […]
How To Get A Healthy Body
Have you ever heard the phrase, “life is a balancing act?” It’s the idea of achieving a healthy mental-physical state with a good blend of work, play and other activities. The health of your body at the biochemical level is also a balancing act involving many metabolic pathways communicating and interacting with each other within the cells […]
How to Slow Down the Aging Process
Nobody likes to look or feel older than they are, but for some of us, our lifestyle choices can age us before our time. Think of it like a brand new car. How does your car get old? Over time, two major processes occur, garbage and residue accumulate on all of the internal and external […]
