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Risks of Pill-Popping: Side Effects in the News

By Cathie Dunal, MD, MPH: A few months ago we were astonished to learn that common medications—sleep meds like Sonata and Ambien, anxiety meds like Xanax and Valium, and over-the-counter allergy meds like Benadryl and Chlor-Trimeton—are all associated with increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A five percent increased risk with as little as ninety days of […]

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The Multivitamin Maelstrom

By Cathie Dunal, MD, MPH: The media’s most recent — and unsubstantiated — medical claim comes from the Iowa Health Study in an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine: researchers state that mortality rates increase in older women who take daily multivitamin and mineral supplements. This claim has circled throughout the major media carriers, […]

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“When I first called and spoke with Terri I knew I was on the right track. She treats you as a person, not a number, and is gracious in assisting you in whatever way she can. Nicole and all the nursing staff are highly skilled and most helpful. My medical issues were very challenging, complicated and I had other Drs. who were unable to diagnose me. It was under Dr. Dunal’s extraordinary care that I was finally able to receive an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that helped me recover from my many medical issues. She never made me feel like my medical needs were too much and stayed the course with me through an arduous recovery. I cannot put into words how truly grateful and appreciative I am of her care. She has all the intelligence and wisdom of a great doctor yet possesses a quality that cannot be taught which is a genuine caring towards her clients.”
J.H. 5/11,

“I have had many great doctors in my lifetime, so much so that my expectations have become quite high. I insist that every physician I work with treats me with respect and dignity. I insist that my physicians are up to date with what works in conventional medicine as well as preventative. Dr. Cathie Dunal is a combination of every great doctor I have ever seen. If you want great health, if you want to feel good, this is the doctor to see. If you’re looking for quick fixes that won’t necessarily lead to good health and won’t help you live a long healthy, happy life, she’s not the one for you. I treasure this doctor’s wisdom and knowledge — she can never retire!”

“I have been seeing Dr. Cathie Dunal for several years. My experience with prior physicians usually left me frustrated, and not diagnosed or treated appropriately. She was recommended by another health professional as being the most broadly intelligent doctor they’d come across, especially with unusual symptom experiences. Her personal attention, perception and genuine interest added to that, put her way above the norm. I have found her more knowledgeable and accurate than specialists in multiple areas of medical care, certainly better than any of the endocrinologists I sought help from with thyroid problems. To compliment her is a really wonderful (small) staff. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

“I began seeing Cathie Dunal in 2005 due to not feeling well for many years. Cathie was my 6th doctor. In 2005 I was also diagnosed by an endocrinologist with Hashimoto’s disease. Cathie worked with me in boosting my immune system. I later had my thyroid removed due to cancer. Cathie worked with my endocrinologist and with me through the surgery and after care. Even though my insurance does not cover all of my bill with Cathie, I continue to see her due to her ability to work with the entire body system, to work towards optimal health. Cathie does not treat just symptoms and she is a great listener. Today my health is much improved and I am healthy. I have Cathie and her staff to thank for that.”

Dr. Dunal and her entire office are truly gems. My friend highly recommended her to me and gave me her name as my Dr. was retiring. The office is warm and caring. The staff knows you by name from your first visit. Dr. Dunal goes above and beyond to help with any and all health concerns. I like a natural approach and she was happy to offer some natural options. I must add that she suggested an herb that cleared up migraines that I had been experiencing for years-even though I had worked with a Neurologist. She educates her patients and spends a great deal of time listening and responding. She has helped to get me healthier than I have ever been. I can't imagine a better Dr.
L.A. 2/2014,

I went to see Dr Dunal regarding some joint pain I was having and I was seeking a natural solution. She was extremely thorough in gathering all my medical background. She recommended I do some labs and when they came back I had a host of things that I needed to clean up like high cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar - also my diet that had been bad for years that I didn't want to confront. She really stressed the importance of making the changes for me to feel better and for my joint pain to improve. I took the appropriate steps and implemented all her suggestions and came back with fantastic lab results months later. I am truly grateful for all her time and honest talk. She is direct but she tells it like it is and I have never been happier with any physician I have seen! Thank you Dr Dunal!
1/13/15,

“Dear Doctor, You have been the kindest and most professional Physician I have ever had the pleasure of having treated me. You have a unique way of seeing the problem, rendering the proper diagnosis and prescribing the proper treatment. Your compassion, coupled with your medical insight, provided an atmosphere of putting a patient at ease during some very difficult times. I come from a medical family and you far surpassed the care and treatment I received from my brother-in-laws. Thank you”
J.N. 7/2/12,

“I’ve been looking for a doctor like Cathie Dunal for years. She brings a humanity to her practice that is very much appreciated in a world where everyone is in such a hurry. She gives me ample time during our sessions and makes herself available by phone and web. I’m glad I found her.”

“AMAZING doctor– she and her staff are patient, attentive and extremely caring. I was referred to her by a friend with “unique” health problems and I was blown away by……everything!!! Her initial appointments are between 1 and 1 1/2 hours long and she REALLY gets to know her patients– not only medically, but emotionally as well. She is as close to a friend as one could find in a doctor– unlike most of the medical profession, she actually LISTENS then RESPONDS (and doesn’t make you feel either like an idiot or extremely rushed in the process). I recommend Dr. Dunal to everyone!”

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Heart Dark Chocolate

February 22nd, 2011

By John Robbins: There is a growing body of credible scientific evidence that chocolate contains a host of heart-healthy and mood-enhancing phytochemicals, with benefits to both body and mind.

For one, chocolate is a plentiful source of antioxidants. These are substances that reduce the ongoing cellular and arterial damage caused by oxidative reactions.

You may have heard of a type of antioxidants called polyphenols. These are protective chemicals found in plant foods such as red wine and green tea. Chocolate, it turns out, is particularly rich in polyphenols. According to researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, the same antioxidant properties found in red wine that protect against heart disease are also found in comparable quantities in chocolate.

How does chocolate help to prevent heart disease? Continue reading »

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Dark Chocolate Health Benefits

September 2nd, 2010

By Alexis Wolfer: The New York Times [has] reported that chocolate, in moderation is good for your heart. In fact, women (from Sweden in this study) who ate 1 to 2 servings of dark chocolate (between two-thirds of an ounce and one ounce) each week had almost one-third fewer cases of heart failure than those who avoided the sweet stuff. They say that chocolate may lower blood pressure and that the flavonoids in cocoa may reduce blood vessel inflammation.

2010 was a good year for dark chocolate lovers — the news is full of promising research regarding its effects on heart, stress, brain & liver, not to mention tastebuds! — Dr. Cathie

BeautyBean … New York Times … Telegraph (UK) ... Daily Mail (UK) … Medical News Today

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Named one of Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors, 2010 Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Board Certified: Public Health and General Preventive Medicine

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Cathie Dunal MD, MPH

Family Practice / Preventive Medicine

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