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Welcome to YouTube videos on Insulin Resistance Syndrome by Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, MD, FACE, FACP. Dr. Zaidi is a former Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCLA. He is one of the pioneers in the field of Insulin Resistance Syndrome. Based on his extensive clinical knowledge, he developed his own unique insight into what really […]

Dr. Zaidi’s Relaxing Flute Music is now available at iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon Music, SPOTIFY, and other online music stores. As a stress management expert, Dr. Zaidi explores various channels to calm our mind, relax our body and feed our soul. Dr. Zaidi got drawn to native American flute music after his spontaneous awakening in […]

To make essential oils at home may sound like a complicated process but it is not, if you have the right equipment, knowledge, and instructions. I have been reading about the health benefits of essential oils, which you can use as aromatherapy or on your skin. Scientific studies show that essential oils may help relieve […]

Here is Dr. Zaidi’s relaxing music for stress relief and deep sleep. Since his spontaneous enlightenment, Dr. Zaidi has discovered some hidden talents, instrumental music being one of them. He is drawn to flute music especially native American Flute music, which he finds very relaxing and soothing for the soul. Stress management is one of […]

T4 and T3 are two hormones that your thyroid gland produces on a daily basis. Reverse T3 is a degradation product of T4. It is a biologically inactive compound. In contrast to what many peopel mistakenly think, TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone – is not a thyroid hormone. It simply regulates the production of T4 […]

Thyroid storm is a rare medical condition. Basically it refers to extreme hyperthyroidism. It was first described in 1926. Unfortunately, it still remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for most doctors. It carries a high mortality of about 10%. Symptoms of Thyroid Storm Symptoms include high grade fever, markedly increased sweating, high blood pressure, chest […]

Overactive thyroid in the elderly poses special diagnostic challenge. That’s why you need an experienced endocrinologist to figure out if an older person is suffering from hyperthyroidism or not. Symptoms Of Overactive Thyroid In The Elderly In older adults, symptoms of hyperthyroidism are few and less dramatic than what we see in young individuals. Instead […]

Graves disease is named after an eminent, nineteenth century Irish surgeon, Robert James Graves, who first described the association of eye disease with an enlarged thyroid gland. What is Graves’ Disease? Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disease. Simply put, your immune system goes haywire. Then, it starts to attack your thyroid gland. In addition, it […]

Graves’ eye disease is present in about 25-50% of Graves disease patients. Medically speaking, we call it Graves’ orbitopathy or ophthalmopathy. Eye disease in Graves patients usually develops concurrently with symptoms of hyperthyroidism. However, eye disease may precede or develop after the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of Graves Eye disease Usual Symptoms Of Graves’ Eyes: […]

Low vitamin D is linked to severe COVID as well as high COVID mortality, according to several studies published in the last two years. One such latest study comes from Israel. In this study researchers looked at vitamin D level before a person got COVID. Then, they looked if the risk of severe and critical […]

Treatment of hypothyroidism typically consists of levothyroxine. What is levothyroxine? It is a synthetic form of thyroxin. What is thyroxine? It is one of the two hormones – T4 and T3 – that your thyroid gland produces every day. T4 is the other name for thyroxine. It is called T4 because each molecule of thyroxine […]

We would like you to participate in a study on Vitamin D and COVID . We are investigating if vitamin D supplement may be able to prevent COVID as well as reduce hospitalization rate. Background of the Study: As most of you are aware I have been passionate about "Vitamin D" for over 20 years. [...]

Is there a link between alcohol and COVID mortality? As a scientist I was curious. Because alcohol is known to harm the immune system. So I decided to investigate if there is any difference in Covid-mortality in various countries with respect to their alcohol consumption. Methods of the Study: I obtained per capita COVID mortality […]

The loss of a loved one is a difficult time for most of us. Is it possible to deal with the loss of your loved one in such a way that does not create a load of stress for you or the soul that has departed? Since my awakening, I have experienced the death of […]

Treatment of COVID at home can be very effective, but only if you know what to do. There is a good chance you don’t know the best way to take care of yourself once you test positive for COVID. Ok, you have put yourself in isolation, but that measure is to protect others. How about […]

So, the number of COVID cases are rising in the US, with an average of 20% increase in the last two weeks. Could this be the beginning of the next surge of COVID? In this article, I take a scientific look at the current data and make some sense out of it. Hot Spots Of […]

If you decide to go on an anti-diabetic medication you should discuss this important question with your physician: Why has the doctor chosen a certain drug and what are its advantages and disadvantages, including all of the possible side-effects? Which Anti-diabetic Medication and Why? In choosing anti-diabetic medications, I focus on treating Insulin Resistance — […]

Exercise for Type 2 diabetes is extremely important as it reduces insulin resistance, the root-cause of Type 2 diabetes. In this way, regular exercise helps to lower blood sugar, triglycerides, and raise HDL, the good cholesterol. Once your insulin resistance comes down, so does your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, dementia, peripheral […]

Looking for diabetic diet plan that works? Here I outline my easy-to-follow diabetic diet which I created many years back. I implemented this diet in my patients with Type 2 diabetes and followed them clinically to see if it works or not. Well, the diabetic diet worked wonderfully. Patients saw their Hemoglobin A1C coming down […]

What steps can you take to prevent Long COVID Syndrome which is also popularly known as Long Haulers? Unfortunately, there is no medical treatment for this poorly understood medical disorder. Therefore, Prevention Is Better than Cure becomes all the more important. The scientific fact is that the COVID virus (SARS-CoV-2) is here to stay and […]

Vitamin D prevents Cold and Flu, according to several scientific studies, as elaborated below. First of all, it is an established fact that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping our immune system healthy.1 Unfortunately, most people are low in vitamin D. The problem worsens during winter months, which may explain a high prevalence of […]

Is there a natural treatment of long COVID? You might wonder  about this if you survived COVID -19, but still have symptoms. You are not alone. Many people who recover from COVID-19 continue to suffer from a variety of symptoms for weeks and months. These symptoms are collectively known as Long Covid or Long-Haulers or […]

Wondering which ulcerative colitis vitamins and herbs to take? Well, here is list of vitamins and herbs that research shows to be beneficial in patients with ulcerative colitis.* Vitamin B12 and Folate Most people with ulcerative colitis develop deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate . Therefore, they should take a supplement that contains B12 and […]

Diet for ulcerative colitis plays such an important role in healing this disease. Unfortunately, most gastroenterologists will tell you to eat whatever. At least, this was the advice my doctor gave me when I had my first episode of ulcerative colitis. Deep down I knew, there has to be a better diet. Being a physician, […]

It is important to manage stress in diabetes on a regular basis. The fact is stress and diabetes are intertwined.  Stress contributes to your diabetes, which makes you more stressed out. In this way, a vicious cycle sets in and you struggle how to get out of it. Many diabetics know their blood sugar gets […]

Magnesium deficiency is known to be associated with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and muscle pains, to name a few. 1 What is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in maintaining our health. In particular, it supports healthy glucose metabolism, blood […]

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s disease is a common medical problem. It can affect any individual at any age, but typically it affects women at the age of of 20-40. Unfortunately, there are so many misconceptions about this disease. Misconceptions about Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis 1. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis means you have hypothyroidism  Not true! It is […]

Interested in recipes for ulcerative colitis? You should be as your food plays a crucial role in healing your ulcerative colitis. As we all know, the best food is what we prepare at home. We know exactly which ingredients are going in the food. In addition, home-made food is free of the preservatives and all […]

Can vitamin D supplement lower COVID risk? Well, it is a medical fact that vitamin D is important for the normal functioning of our immune system. But is there scientific proof that vitamin D may protect against COVID? Before we plunge into that, let me explain how our natural ability to fight off infections works. […]

Coping with stress and anxiety of coronavirus can be quite challenging, especially if you already suffer from fear, worry and anxiety. Here are tips for parents, teenagers, employers, employees, healthcare workers, patients… to rise above the stress arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Root Cause of Stress and Anxiety of Coronavirus We need to dig […]