

Doc Handal, M.D.



Stop Obesity – Whole Food Diet
More than two-thirds of Americans are considered overweight or obese. What directly results is an increase in heart (cardiovascular) disease, diabetes, and cancer. Per the CDC data, more than 2/3 of Americans are considered overweight that being obese. The US spends...



Bathe Everyday?
Doc Handal's new podcast talks about our skin, the largest organ, and special considerations, if like 2/3 of all Americans, you bathe every day. Listen to this podcast to find out more about the ecosystem, the balance, the need for body odor removal, the presence of...


Sleep Added to ‘Life’s Simple 7™?’
The American Heart Association (AHA ) just published updates to 'Life's Simple 7 ', a formula for assessing heart health. They have added sleep, thereby now making it 'Life's Simple 8™?' for those age 2 and up. In this blog, I will recap changes to the previously...


Let’s Talk Summer Skin Issues
July 4th Celebrate Safely Please! Now's a perfect time is now to think about how to safely enjoy summer. The next few blogs will cover care for common summer skin issues. I will share information and the management of Heat rash, Poison Ivy, Insects Stings, Sunburn,...



Interns- Should You Beware on July 1st?
Every July new medical school graduates appear as interns on the floors of hospitals and clinics throughout the US. Interns are considered physicians in training and cannot practice medicine without supervision. Many have had undergraduate training out of the country....