There is finally light at the end of the tunnel! Or, at least the promise of an end to the pandemic. The Covid19 vaccines are coming and there is a lot to talk about. In the coming weeks, I plan to write a series of articles about COVID19 vaccinations. Today’s introductory message is rather long. […]
Last week, Paula, one of my patients asked a question about “herd immunity” and Covid19. Many of you may have questions about this concept, which has become controversial and is often misunderstood. So, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about it in some detail. Unfortunately, now well into the fall season, the […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition characterized by pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. It can affect people of all ages and worsens over time. Therefore, it is vital to intervene at the earliest and take measures toward controlling this disease In this article: Home Remedies Dietary Tips for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis […]
Read Dr. Lans’ latest article on eMediHealth – Everything You Need to Know About Lupus. Key Points Lupus is an autoimmune disorder wherein the body’s immune system is unable to distinguish self cells from foreign invaders and starts attacking the body tissues, causing inflammation. The reason behind lupus is not yet determined. It is more […]
Read Dr. Lans’ latest article on eMediHealth Sarcoidosis: it’s causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Read it here
I have been urging all of you to continue your treatments despite concerns about the risk of contracting Covid-19. Discontinuation of medication may lead to a flare of your disease, which increases systemic inflammation, stresses the immune system, and increases susceptibility to infection. Many people turn to corticosteroids (prednisone) in this circumstance, but while that […]
As we enter the last week of April, people are getting restless with continued sheltering behavior. The good news is that the numbers of those hospitalized and dying are going down. Our social distancing efforts are working. But at least in the New York region, we are not ready to let down our guard. We […]
Hashimoto’s Disease (autoimmune thyroiditis) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism, occurring in 4-10% of the US population. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland, causing it to become chronically inflamed, leading to malfunction. It is also the most common autoimmune disorder in adults. Those affected have an increased risk of […]
Preventive strategies to achieve optimal health. Is it normal to age and develop disease? According to the Center for Disease Control ( CDC), chronic diseases affect approximately 150 million Americans. Do you realize that 6 in 10 US adults have a chronic disease and 4 in 10 suffer from at least two or more incurable and […]
We often think of estrogen as “the female hormone” but that is not really true. Both men and women make estrogens and depend on them for many physiologic functions. Estrogen receptors are distributed widely throughout our bodies. They have a major impact on the reproductive organs but also influence the brain, immune, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and […]
