The Supplement

About Elo

As a physician, I believe in treating stress, anxiety, and insomnia with a variety of options, not only those in the mainstream of western medicine. While prescription medications can provide effective treatments, many of my patients prefer to explore alternative options. 

Antibiotics have been an integral part of modern medicine for decades, and for good reason. They have saved countless lives by effectively treating bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. However, in recent years, evidence suggests that doctors have been overprescribing antibiotics, leading to a host of negative consequences for individuals and the environment. As a physician, I’m always thinking about the fine line between using drugs when they are not necessary and making sure they’re effective when they are. 

It can be tricky for men trying to maintain their health or reach a specific health goal to know where  they may need added nutritional support. This article covers four good vitamins and supplements to start with.

Last year's record supplement sales show that people are taking ownership of their health and wellness on an unprecedented scale. Yet, the numbers reveal a yawning gap in the market which may well be its next frontier. 

This month Congress will decide whether to formally recognize a supplement as vital to treating COVID-19.

Chronic stress can be a killer. Dr. Andrew Brandeis has 3 natural, research backed nutrient recommendations that bolster immune function and help our bodies manage chronic stress.

Big players in the health & wellness industry are shifting away from unsustainable, single-use plastic and glass bottles to more responsible packaging for their supplement products.

Recognizing the long-term health benefits of a properly managed supplement regimen can be challenging, but the rewards are clear when you know what to look for. Dr. Andrew Brandeis, an expert in effective nutritional supplement use, highlights the benefits of a foundational supplement regimen and outlines how to spot the signposts that indicate it's working.

With new COVID-19 lockdowns being mandated across the nation, and the vaccine is rolled out still in its initial phase, Dr. Andrew Brandeis looks at the often subtle ways eleven months of quarantine may have affected our health — and makes some supplement recommendations to help us battle back.