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ERIKA SCHWARTZ, M.D.


MEDICAL HELP WITH ERIKA SCHWARTZ, M.D.


New Year’s Health Resolutions to Lose Weight, Feel Better


It’s January and a lot of our mailbag comes from readers wanting to start the New Year by losing some weight and living a more healthful regimen. We asked Dr. Schwartz for her tried- and-trusted strategies:


Stop eating sugar. Cut back on starches and nuts. Replace with seeds and berries. Increase protein and non-animal fat, sprinkle olive oil on everything you eat, and make sure you eat lots of avocados. Drink lots of water; no matter


how much you drink, it’s probably not enough. Don’t drink soda or any beverages with artifi cial sweeteners. Skip or decrease alcohol intake. Start the year by being more


active. Intentional movement will help your body increase its metabolic rate, which will burn fat a lot faster than a sedentary lifestyle. Get off the couch and park your automobile as far away from your destination as possible. Make sure you get seven to eight


hours of continuous sleep at night. Deal with stress. Address your anxiety by breathing, and becoming honest about what’s bothering you. Take supplements that decrease


infl ammation and improve immune function, and make sure your hormones are in balance with bioidentical hormones. Finally, spend time with positive


people; avoid negativity and criticism. Spend time outside and enjoy nature — you are part of it.


I’m embarrassed by how much I sweat. It happens when I walk into a room full of people or when I’m lying in bed at night. I’m not on any meds and I don’t wear heavy clothes — even in winter. What can I do?


Reginald T., Vancouver, B.C.


Your hormones might be out of balance, you may be anxious, you may be eating foods you are allergic to, or you may be using detergents or other household goods that may make you sweat.


There has recently been a wave of layoff s at my company and I fear for my job. I worry I am taking out my stress on my friends. Please help! Tim C., Coral Gables, Fla.


Meditate, breathe, and do not react. Your friends are your support system and losing them might be a lot worse than losing your job. Make sure you don’t drink too much, and try to eat a well-balanced diet, get enough sleep, and focus on optimizing your life.


I am 28 and I was a first responder during the terrible fire in Paradise, California, last fall. For a while my


About Dr. Schwartz: Erika Schwartz, M.D., is the leading national expert in wellness, disease prevention, and bioidentical hormone therapies. Dr. Schwartz (www.drerika.com) has written four best-selling books, testified before Congress, hosted her own PBS pledge special on bioidentical hormones, and is the author of a new bestseller, The Intimacy Solution.


throat was hoarse and breathing was dif icult from the smoke that hung over our community. Now I’m fully better, but should I worry that being exposed to the bad air might impact my health in later life?


Jay, Chico, Calif.


Worrying won’t do anything. If you’re feeling better that is a good sign. However, make sure you do your best to get fresh air and stay away from toxic fumes. Learn to do breathing exercises that keep your lungs open and improve their capacity.


I’m an hourly-paid worker in the retail business. I was recently told I might need minor surgery. I had to return to the medical of ice on two separate days for follow-up tests. Then I had to come in again for a pre-surgery consult. On visit No. 5, I had the surgery. On several visits the doctor was an hour or more behind schedule. I’m sick at how much money I’ve lost with all these appointments. Were they all necessary?


Janet R., Richmond, Va.


Seriously, I have no idea why the doctor saw you so many times. You might want to take responsibility for your health and ask the doctor what the purpose of the visits and exams is before doing them and then complaining about them.


Note: All information presented in “Medical Help” is for informational purposes only. It is not specific medical advice for any individual. You should take no action solely on the basis of this publication’s contents. Readers are advised to consult a health professional about any issue regarding their health and well-being.


Questions for Dr. Schwartz? Email askschwartz@newsmax.com and write “Ask Dr. Schwartz” in the subject line.


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