Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
OTC Pain Relief
You are in pain. Which over-the-counter pain medicine is best for you? Over-the-counter (OTC) products can often help with pain, and no...
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Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
May 11
Bidet vs Toilet
A few years back I had a wonderful vacation in Japan. One of the many things that surprised me was how prevalent bidets were. I saw (and...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Apr 27
Antiperspirants and Deodorants
What’s the difference between antiperspirants and deodorants? Are they safe? We use deodorants and antiperspirants because of moisture...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Mar 28
Menopausal Hormone Therapy
When I first started practicing medicine, it was very common for women who reached menopause to go on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 21
Fun Biology Facts
I feel privileged to work in health care, and one reason is because I find the human body endlessly complex and fascinating. Here are...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Feb 10
Medical Spas
I have, on occasion, seen patients who present with days of diarrhea and vomiting. They literally cannot keep food or fluids down. This...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 27
COVID Update
It will soon be four (long) years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. We have learned a lot since those early days, including what the...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jan 13
Restless Legs Syndrome
Do you feel an overwhelming and uncomfortable urge to move your legs - particularly at night? Does the feeling only get worse when you...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Dec 30, 2023
Chronic Kidney Disease
There have been advances in treatment for chronic kidney disease (CKD). We have, as you likely are aware, two kidneys, which are...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Oct 14, 2023
Muscle cramps
Every day I am asked about muscle cramps; I would imagine that we have all experienced them. What causes them? How can we stop them? Can...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Sep 30, 2023
Smoke Detectors
Catastrophic fires have been in the news, and my heart goes out to those who have suffered loss. Smoke alarms can be a nuisance. Smoke...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Aug 12, 2023
The Moon and Health
Have you ever witnessed odd behavior and attributed it to the full moon? For centuries, the moon and how it affects us has been a focus...
Alan Frischer, MD, MPH
Jul 29, 2023
Lab Grown Meat
Today’s topic may sound like science fiction. Can we include meat (real meat) in our diets without farms and ranches, without killing...
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