

Posted April 18, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! What is Co Q 10?Coenzyme Q 10, otherwise known as CoQ10 or ubiquinone is an important nutrient for energy production and is a potent antioxidant that guards against oxidation of lipids. It resides in the membrane of the mitochondria of…
Posted April 11, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Benefits of HoneyIs honey a wonderfood that can be eaten without guilt because of its health benefits? Since so many of my patients have sweet tooths and I am always asked about alternatives to sugar, I decided to do a…
Posted March 29, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Protein Powder RecallThe protein powders you are taking to stay healthy may be making you sick. Whey protein powders manufactured by Vitalabs under various names were voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. This was announced by the FDA…
Posted March 22, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Does Potassium Iodide Protect Against Radiation?Damaged nuclear reactors in Japan have set off worldwide concerns over radiation exposure, especially if you live downwind from surrounding areas or near nuclear plants. Potassium iodide, known to protect against thyroid cancer is now…
Posted March 17, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Many Ways to Lose Weight – HCG DietWant to turn that spare tire into a six -pack? While I am a proponent of the tried and true, natural approach to a slow and steady weight loss using a healthy diet,…
Posted March 10, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Balding and Prostate CancerCould balding be bad for you? A recent study revealed that patients with prostate cancer were twice as likely to have hair loss in their 20’s, due to androgens, that are hormones in the testosterone. While testosterone…
Posted February 28, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Tips To Whittle Your Waist AwayStill struggling with your New Year’s resolution to lose weight? Snowed or iced in and can’t get to the gym? I will share with you tips that require little effort. These are taken from an…
Posted February 21, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Types of Hormone Replacement TherapyIs a trans fat the same as an Omega 3 fat? No, therefore an altered, synthetic hormone is not the same as a bioidentical hormone which is the same chemical structure found in your body. Each…
Posted February 14, 2011 by Dr. Lorraine Maita, MD
30 Days to Revive & Thrive Strategies and Resources to Create a Life You LOVE! Boost Self Esteem with ExerciseIf you are feeling down and unmotivated, get moving! Feeling good is a complex psychological, physical and hormonal balance. Getting your heart pumping blood to your brain releases feel good hormones and along with weight loss,…