Author Archives: Fey Ahmad, MD, DABFM

Is Vitamin Supplementation Supported by Medical Evidence? What You Should Actually Know

Is vitamin supplementation supported by medical evidence? What vitamins should I consider taking?

Whether they have completely occupied your medicine box or spilling out of your bathroom cabinet, you’re not alone if you’re one of the millions of people who consume a vitamin or supplement each day. You may be trying vitamin supplementation to treat a deficiency or reduce […]

Smart Ways to Fight Acne: A Physician’s Guide for Melanin-Rich Skin

As we know, every skin is unique and needs specific care. People with darker skin tones (25% of the world population) often share certain structural characteristics and problems that involve their skin and one of these are Acne problems. Having a common understanding of these particular […]

How Social Connections Impact Your Health

Signs of Healthy Relationships for a fresh Lifestyle

The most profound of life’s experiences come from the connections we have with other human beings, considering we are social by nature. Healthy connections (or relationships) nurture mutual respect, love, honesty, trust and effective open […]

Intermittent Fasting: What the Evidence Actually Says

Fasting for Weight Loss: Pros & Cons of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a trendy weight loss approach. The aim of this diet is to restrict the time period in which you eat food. Unlike most other traditional diets, it’s about limiting when you eat rather than what you eat. Intermittent fasting for weight loss works by prolonging[…]

Thinking About Quitting Sugar? Here’s How

Thinking about quitting your sugar addition? Here’s How to quit and the health benefits involved

A Sugar detox – or ‘abstaining from sugar’ is a wise decision for a healthier lifestyle. While it is easier said than done, the outcomes can be quite rewarding-as sugar has been linked to negative outcomes in overall health. According to research, consumption of added sugar […]

How to Manage Overthinking When It Becomes a Problem

female with questio mark symbols over her head, illustrating the concept of overthinking

Have you ever had the feeling that you are overthinking? We all have and its completely fine to feel that way. Our mind works like this. It’s in our psychology to self-reflect, look inward at our own behaviors and responses to the world around us. We can all get in our own musings […]