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dominic g., MD

chicago, Illinois
"HELLO! My name is Dr. Dominic Gaziano. I am a General Internal Medicine physician in Chicago and BBC World recognized wellness practitioner. With the increase in managed institutional health ca... Full Bio
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Holiday Health Tips by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating They come earlier and earlier every year, toward the end of November now, the holiday tins of cookies, candies, and cakes start coming and keep coming until new years. They are around the office, they are at holiday parties, they are in your dining and living room. Become aware of these things. The classic tin of popcorn. The carmel corn h... Read on »
Arthritis and Diet by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating There is a great deal of advice about diet and nutritional supplements for arthritis and rheumatism in magazines, books, and on the internet. Much of it is confusing. Claims are made for many food supplements and diets, suggesting that they help with arthritis. Some of the advice, particularly on the internet, is given by companies who produce ... Read on »
Fall Flu Shots by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating The flu season is from typically November to April, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, but the vaccine is usually offered right about now. (October). Getting the shot before the flu season is in full force gives the body a chance to build up immunity to, or protection from, the virus. Although you can get a flu sho... Read on »
Feel Good Fall Tips by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating The sweet summer wind has come and gone. Your summer fling has ended and now it’s time to get serious. Well maybe just more focused. There is no reason that the fun has to end. Autumn is a beautiful time of year and should be celebrated as much as summer was.Try getting out on a bike tour. Find a country road or rural bike trail and go fo... Read on »
Warm Up to Fall Cooking and Produce by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating With the fresh fruits of summer now fading into memory and the weather turning cool, a whole new season of produce comes to the fore. COOKING LIGHT published a great piece on PUMPKIN POWER! From grocery stores to CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), there are hard squash and pumpkins aplenty in the fall, harbingers of the winter ahead. Squas... Read on »
Dr. Dominic Gaziano present TEA FOR YOUR HEALTH - Chicago Health & Wellness Seminar by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Galleria UNICO and Dr. Dominic Gaziano present a special event this week, Wednesday, September 10th 6:30 - 10pm In the new Galleria Unico, 44 E. Superior, on the 2nd floor. TEA FOR YOUR HEALTH, BEAUTY & CANCER PREVENTION TREATMENT! Free mini-spa treatments - 6:30-7:30pm Presentation - 7:30-8:15pm More mini-spa tre... Read on »
You May Have GERD or Acid Reflux And May Not Yet Be Aware of It by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating What is GERD (acid reflux)?Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining (cause, cause esophagitis ) of the esophagus although visible signs of inflammation... Read on »
Health and Wellness Benefits of Yoga by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Yoga books tell us that Yoga, as we all know, is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if it is given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga therefore is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your b... Read on »
Diet Debate - Does Any Diet Really Work by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine last week says ," A low-fat diet is not the only safe and effective way to shed pounds, according to a new study that shows low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets also result in weight loss, and appear to also offer other health benefits." Iris Shai , RD, PhD, and researchers ... Read on »
Gym Germs and How To Avoid Them by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating If you belong to a gym--and there are 42.7 million of you! Putting in time at the gym is supposed to make you healthier, but if you aren't careful, it could cause an unexpected illness. If fungi or bacteria wanted to find the ideal place to grow, your gym might offer one of the best sites around. Fungi and bacteria thrive in warm, moist places, ... Read on »
Animals and Stress by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating You've probably noticed that when you pet a soft, warm cat or play fetch with a dog whose tail won't stop wagging, you relax and your heart feels a little warmer. Scientists have noticed the same thing, and they've started to explore the complex way animals affect human emotions and physiology. Study after study has shown that animals ha... Read on »
International Happiness Day July 10th 2008 by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating I've recently learned about an incredible event about which I'm pleased to provide some information... The first ever International Happiness Day on July 10th! The goal: Get 1,000,000 people or more to choose to experience deep inner happiness starting on July 10th! More than 194 countries will be participating.How much happiness and joy are ... Read on »
So You Think You Can Dance?! by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Dancing is so popular! It's all over television these days. And it can be great creative exercise for the people that say they don't have time to exercise! Everyone can find some time dance....dance while you are cleaning the house! Dance forms develop flexibility and coordination.Dance encourages creativity and reduces tension. It stretches a... Read on »
Has Your Skin Had a Physical? by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Summertime...It’s time to show some skin. You should do a general body survey, looking for dark moles that may have changed in color or gotten bigger lately. If you have been a sun worshiper most of your life, then it is time to take a closer look at your skin.Many skin conditions heal themselves all on their own. The skin is a pretty rem... Read on »
Salmonella and Tomatoes by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating The victim count in the tainted tomato outbreak leaped to 550 last week even as U.S health officials announced that the salmonella contaminant did indeed come from farms in Florida and Mexico. The whole scare seems to be over - "The marked increase is not due to new infections, but mainly because some states improved surveillance in respon... Read on »
The Heart of Living Well with Judy Lubin by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating I recently discovered Judy Lubin and her book THE HEART OF LIVING WELL - and her blog, HEART AND STYLE. Judy is founder of Heart and Style, is a women’s health and lifestyle expert, speaker, advocate and author. Judy inspires and empowers women to live a heart-inspired life—a life that embraces wellness and celebrates who we are at ... Read on »
Vaccine May Protect Against Prostate Cancer by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating In the news recently, an experimental vaccine can provide long-term protection against prostate cancer in mice genetically predisposed to the disease, new research indicates. "By early vaccination, we have basically given these mice life-long protection against a disease they were destined to have," senior investigator Dr. W. Martin Ka... Read on »
Rheumatologists, Uric Acid and Gout by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Gout (also called metabolic arthritis ) is a disease created by a buildup of uric acid. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This provokes an inflammatory reaction of these tiss... Read on »
Foods for Anti-Aging and Better Skin by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating General guidelines for anti-aging and better skin say low saturated fat, lots of salmon, lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and low salt and low sugar. In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific foods that have a roll in anti-aging and that you should regularly include in your diet. WATERMELON - Both the flesh and seeds of th... Read on »
Summer Time and Bee Stings by dominic g. Medical Doctor Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Since we spend more time outside in the summer, we are exposed to more insects, like bees and wasps that can sting us. We are also exposed to outdoor allergens. If you are an atopic person (a person with allergies) you should take steps to prevent or treat possible allergic reactions. If you are allergic to bee stings and you have been tol... Read on »