The Annual Men’s Health Physical Exam for men has gone the way of the jockstrap since the Covid-19 Pandemic. Any man under the age of fifty years old likely has never worn or much less seen a jockstrap. This garment from the late 1800s was invented with the specific intent of securing the male anatomy.
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Nonbacterial Prostatitis: How To Relieve Pain And A Little Known Remedy
Nonbacterial Prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome is a common but painful condition. It affects 10 to 15 percent of the U.S. male population. It’s also the most common form of prostatitis and occurs in men of any age group. Nonbacterial Prostatitis is no laughing matter but in the immortal words of Jerry Stiller. In his
Read MoreWhat is An Executive Physical Exam
An Executive Physical Exam is a useful assessment of your health. This comprehensive exam can give you the information you need to make important health decisions from a place of power. An Executive Physical Exam is especially helpful for men because they have higher rates of morbidity and mortality. Men are usually unaware of underlying
Read MoreUnderstanding Dementia
By Dr. Raymond Zakhari Dementia is one of the most common conditions that I deal with in my private practice. I wanted to provide a summary of the most common types of dementia. How to go about reducing the burden on the patient and loved ones. There are many kinds of dementia, but I
Read MoreHome Opioid Detox
Detoxing from opioids is the first step in controlling the chaos caused by addiction. There are many opioid detox options in New York City. One of the lesser-known and most convenient options in Manhattan is the home detox solution. Most opioid detox programs may admit you to an inpatient facility. The inpatient detox comes with
Read MoreHow to reopen in the wake of Covid 19
Since the hospital admissions of COVID 19 declining each day, and the ICU census continues to decline. Hospitals have demonstrated their ability to scale up: I propose the following path to reopening for business: Healthcare going forward and reopening after COVID 19: Just as most healthcare institutions require their healthcare providers to be trained in
Read MorePsychiatric House Calls In NYC
You can accomplish so much by living and working in a fast-paced place like New York City. Unfortunately, it is easy to lose the value of a personal touch in such an environment. When it comes to your healthcare, there is something we can do about it. Dr. Raymond Zakhari of Metro Medical Direct offers
Read MoreProstate Massage: A Taboo Practice With Therapeutic Benefits
Men suffering from a condition called chronic non-bacterial prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome reported therapeutic benefits of prostate massage. Muscle tension and not inflammation of the prostate from bacteria may cause Chronic Prostatitis. Men often internalize their stress and may not realize that they may be clenching their pelvic floor muscles without even knowing it.
Read MoreLuxury Healthcare: Concierge Medical Practices
Imagine calling or texting your doctor and getting a response immediately. Concierge medicine provides luxury healthcare. The $28,000 membership fee allows clients access to an uncommon type of concierge medical practice in Manhattan. This includes evidence-based care, delivered to your home, office, or hotel. Who provides luxury healthcare? The triple board-certified nurse practitioner can address most of your
Read MoreDoes The Man In Your Life Have Depression? Or Is It Something Else?
Run through the symptoms of a Major Depressive Disorder. Before you rule out the chance the man in your life is NOT depressed. Consider the symptoms of atypical depression. Also known as high functioning depression. What are the symptoms of depression? In Major Depression, the symptoms are relatively easy to identify because it looks like
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