Medical Snippets

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Almost every patient I ask about sleep habits admits their phone is on the nightstand. My honest answer: it's not the phone's presence that's the…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh With melatonin now sold everywhere, this question comes up constantly. My honest answer: melatonin appears to be safe for most adults when used short-term,…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is a question I wish more patients asked, because the answer surprises people. My honest answer: yes, chronic stress can absolutely make you physically…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is one of the more honest conversations I have with patients. My honest answer: for most healthy adults eating a varied diet, multivitamins…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This question comes up often, usually after a patient looks at a nutrition label and feels a little shocked. My honest answer: most health…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh Patients often ask me this when they're trying to build a consistent vitamin routine. My honest answer: it depends on the vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is one of the most common complaints I hear in my practice. My honest answer: occasional tiredness is normal, but feeling exhausted all…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This comes up a lot with patients who do morning workouts. My honest answer: for most healthy people, exercising on an empty stomach —…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh This is a genuinely divisive topic among patients, and honestly, among doctors too. My honest answer: it depends heavily on how much you eat,…

Answered by Dr Itender Pal Singh I hear this one every winter, usually from a patient bundled up wondering how they still got sick. My honest answer: cold weather itself…