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All Health Articles ,Uncategorized / October 07, 2024

The Primary Care Desert

This article about the shortage of primary care doctors was recently published in the quarterly journal of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society (SFMMS), an organization whose membership represents over 3,000 doctors in the SF Bay Area.

All Health Articles ,Uncategorized / August 10, 2024

August Newsletter

Check out the latest Staying Healthy News from Dr. Haas

All Health Articles / February 20, 2024

Introducing NEW Medicine Solutions

A new program from Dr. Haas showing how to prevent and treat many common illnesses using his signature NEW Medicine approach

All Health Articles / April 20, 2023

10 Tips for Preventing Cancer

The best approach to cancer is prevention.  Cancer is one of the greatest fears of modern societies. It squelches life too early in many cases and is often a difficult demise in later years. Many cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes. Keys are dietary deficiencies, excess fats and chemicals, and cigarette smoking. […]

The Primary Care Desert

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/the-primary-care-desert

This article about the shortage of primary care doctors was recently published in the quarterly journal of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society (SFMMS), an organization whose membership represents over 3,000 doctors in the SF Bay Area.

Introducing NEW Medicine Solutions

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/introducing-new-medicine-solutions

A new program from Dr. Haas showing how to prevent and treat many common illnesses using his signature NEW Medicine approach

10 Simple Tips for Healthy Detoxification

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-simple-tips-for-healthy-detoxification

I have called detox the missing link in Western medicine - here are my 10 Simple Tips for Healthy Detoxification.

Weight Loss Diets & Healthy Eating Habits

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/weight-loss-diets-healthy-eating-habits

Even though our habits and behavior around food, and specifically our relationship to food, is crucial to whether we can actually attain and maintain a healthy weight, there are several diets that can help us lower our weight and improve our health.

The Purification Process: Healing for Modern Times

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/the-purification-process-healing-for-modern-times

This is an article about lifestyle change, detoxification and using common sense in your choices about your health.

Hypertension & Wise Therapy

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/hypertension-wise-therapy

Hypertension & Wise Therapy Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure (HBP), is a common disease in modern cultures, more common in men than women, and in African Americans over Caucasians. Hypertension means ‘too much tension,’ and of course, stress plays a role in this factor/disease that causes many other problems in […]

Depression and Natural Therapies

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/depression-and-natural-therapies

Depression could be described as a mood, a state of being, or energy level that includes lack of motivation, a sense of hopelessness, and often a lower level of physical energy.

10 Tips for Preventing Cancer

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-tips-for-preventing-cancer

The best approach to cancer is prevention.  Cancer is one of the greatest fears of modern societies. It squelches life too early in many cases and is often a difficult demise in later years. Many cancers are preventable with lifestyle changes. Keys are dietary deficiencies, excess fats and chemicals, and cigarette smoking. […]

Male Aging, Hormone Support, and Prostate Health

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/male-aging-hormone-support-and-prostate-health

Healthy aging is a key part of integrative health. Here are some issues men often experience in their later years and ways that I treat them.

Tips for Survival and Disasters

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/tips-for-survival-and-disasters

Several years ago I had to evacuate my home in Sonoma County, California, due to a threatening wildfire. The experience reminded me how importnat it is to have a disaster preparedness plan. Here are some suggestions I follow myself.

Bladder Health For Women

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/bladder-health-for-women

Women are prone to bladder infections, much more so than men. Here are some integrated medicine approaches to treating this common condition.

Resources for Better Sleep

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/resources-for-better-sleep

Good sleep is so important to our overall health and I have created several resources to help you sleep better.

Immune Boosting Foods

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/immune-boosting-foods

Over the last few years we have learned that protecting ourselves against viral infection is a priority. There are many foods that can help to boost our immune health.

10 Tips for a Healthy Spring 2023

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-tips-for-a-healthy-spring-2023

Aligning our lifestyle with the changing seasons has been one of my core health principles for over 40 years. These 10 Tips will help you attune to Spring's energy of renewal.

Spring Cleansing

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/spring-cleansing

Did you ever wonder how you would feel if you took a break for a week – took a vacation from the foods that drain your energy? Spring is the perfect time for a cleanse.

Our Approach to Allergies

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/our-approach-to-allergies

Our clinic gets many referrals from other doctors and pediatricians for our integrated approach allergy testing and treatment. Learn more about how we assess allergies and help to reduce their effects, which can often cause significant discomfort.

10 Fitness Tips from Dr. Haas

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-fitness-tips-from-dr-haas

Nutrition is the first of my 5 Keys to Staying Healthy. Exercise is the second. We have a lot of control over these two essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Here are my 10 Fitness Tips and my own weekly fitness program.

10 Tips for Wise Sugar Use

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-tips-for-wise-sugar-use

The wise use of sugar is crucial for everyone's health, children especially.

Self Care and Stress Reduction

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/self-care-and-stress-reduction

Caring for our selves and finding ways to handle our stresses are clearly important practice for assuring our long-term health.

10 Tips for Improving your Immunity

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-tips-for-improving-your-immunity

Even with Covid less of a threat now, we still want to Stay Healthy Here are my 10 Tips for strengthening your immune system. They are based on my book Ultimate Immunity.

Is BEMER Therapy the answer for You?

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/is-bemer-therapy-the-answer-for-you

The BEMER system (Bio Electro Magnetic Energy Regulation) is a revolutionary medical technology that has been shown to stimulate your body’s natural systems to restore your energy, improve your health, and reduce the discomfort of those nagging conditions.

Air Pollution and Clean Air

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/air-pollution-and-clean-air

During this season, with shorter days and cooler, wetter weather, we spend more time inside buildings at home or at work, so the quality of the air we're breathing indoors is even more important than usual.

Staying Healthy Through the Holidays

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/staying-healthy-through-the-holidays

The coming weeks have many celebrations in store which can cause health imbalances., emphasized by the cooler and wetter climate. Dr. Haas offers his tips about STAYING HEALTHY through the HOLIDAYS.

Tips for Winter Health 2023

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/tips-for-winter-health-2023

Even in normal times, it can be difficult to Stay Healthy during the Winter season. This year we have the added challenges of continuing Covid plus a stronger than usual flu season and concerns over RSV in children. I hope these tips will be helpful.

Staying Healthy in Autumn

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/staying-healthy-in-autumn

Writing about the Seasons and their influence on our personal health has been a part of my healing message as an integrative physician for over 40 years. Here's my advice for your Autumn health based on my book Staying Healthy with the Seasons.

Dr. Haas featured in Sebastopol Living Magazine

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/dr-haas-featured-in-sebastopol-living-magazine

After living for the last 25 years near the town of Sebastopol in Sonoma County, California, I was pleased to be featured in the recent issue of Sebastopol Living magazine, both on the cover and in an article titled The People's Doctor.

10 Tips for Staying Healthy in Summer

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-summer

My first book was Staying Healthy with the Seasons in which I presented my ideas on the importance of attuning our lifestyle to the seasonal cycles as a key to getting and staying healthy. Now over 40 years later, I am still a strong proponent these ideas.

Health Education for Children

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/health-education-for-children

This is such an important topic. The earlier we teach our children about basic health concepts the more likely they are to adopt healthy habits. A great gift!

On the Cover of Woman’s World

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/on-the-cover-of-womans-world-this-week

I was featured on the cover of Woman's World recently t. Inside there's a double page article with lots of practical health information.

A Presentation at Ceres Community Project

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/a-presentation-at-ceres-community-project-on-feb-26

As an integrative physician I have always thought of Food as Medicine and the Ceres Community Project takes that to a whole new level. So I am very happy to be working with this wonderful group that provides organic meals to people who are critically ill.

What is Metaphysical Medicine?

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/free-class-coming-up-on-august-22nd

What is Metaphysical Medicine? This is the question Dr. Haas discussed during his FREE class on Saturday, August 22nd. The video of that hour long exploration of this fascinating topic is now available.

What is N.E.W. Medicine?

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/what-is-n-e-w-medicine

Watch the video of the recent FREE Class from Dr. Haas about optimizing your health with N.E.W. Medicine - his innovative integration of Natural, Eastern and Western therapeutic approaches.

The Flu and what you can do

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/the-flu-and-what-you-can-do

In addition to continuing Covid challenges this winter, we are still in the flu season so here are my tips for prevention and treatment. If you start to feel unwell it is best to take action quickly.

10 Tips for a Healthy Autumn

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/10-tips-for-a-healthy-autumn-2022

The seasonal change from Summer to Autumn is often when we face health challenges. The days are getting shorter, the climate is cooling. This is when you can review your lifestyle and make changes to build your immunity.

Dr. Elson’s 10 Health Resolutions for the New Year

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/dr-elsons-10-health-resolutions-for-the-new-year

The New Year is an ideal time to review your lifestyle and reset your intentions. Here are my resolutions.

What To Do for the Winter Blues

https://www.preventivemedicalcenterofmarin.com/blog/what-to-do-for-the-winter-blues

Many people experience mild to moderate depression during the Winter season with its cooler, wetter weather and shorter days. Here are my 10 Tips for preventing and treating the Winter Blues.