Hi, I am Dr. Sanober, a Double-Board Certified Dermatologist & I truly believe that living a healthy, happy, and nourished life is an individual birthright and a collective responsibility. Join me as I share the wisdom that I have acquired over the years and that I continue to learn and acquire through this rollercoaster journey called LIFE!
Healthy Aging with Dr. Sanober Doctor: Are you using ChatGPT to Diagnose Yourself?
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Hi Reader
Today marks my last newsletter of 2023— and before we pause to focus on making memories with our family— I couldn't go without expressing my utmost thanks to our family of readers.
You have helped turn my passion for helping families navigate their health into an almost 6403 subscriber base of thriving and like-minded fellow enthusiasts (in just under a year!).
And we aren't done yet… I have a lot of plans for 2024, so look for some exciting updates in the coming months ahead.
From my family to yours— Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! ☃️🎄❄️
I'll see you next year, but before I take your leave, I wanted to share a weird experiment I tried recently.
ChatGPT made quite a splash this year, and I wouldn't have tried this experiment had I not had one of my clients tell me that he resorted to the AI platform for answers to his health query, assuming they would be better than Mr. Google!
So, I asked Mr. ChatGPT to write a short piece on a health topic I know much about, with references!
I wanted to see what it could do.
Truth be told, it came up with a piece that seemed pretty convincing, but it sure had some questionable facts.
But when I looked for the references, I couldn’t find them.
So, I asked Mr. ChatGPT about the references but with better specifics.
Guess what?
I got back names, issue numbers, and dates of articles that did NOT exist!
In other words, the system made them up!
Several times, I’ve written and educated about finding accurate and reliable medical information online.
But I never thought I’d have to tell people that AI would purposely give incorrect information and lie to back it up!
So, how do you find accurate information?
The most important thing is to see who supports the website.
Always check the URL. Those ending with .edu are usually from academic institutions; .gov is from the U.S. government & its equivalence; and .org is generally for patient awareness or advocacy organizations.
When you start looking at .com or .net sites, you need to look at who is paying for that site and who the advertisers are.
For example, if you read anything on www.sanoberpezaddoctor.com, you know it is genuine, non-biased, and based on my years of experience and expertise. 😉
Till then, be careful and protect yourself. At least don't rely on artificial intelligence when it comes to your health.
Please!
I would love to know your thoughts. Just leave a reply in the comments below or reply to the email directly.
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Resources for Patients With Alopecia Areata
What's Happening?
The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) offers support, educational resources, and community to patients and families throughout their journey living with alopecia areata.
Why?
Patients with alopecia areata (AA) face multiple challenges as they come to understand their diagnosis.
I know this since my sister suffered from this condition for a long time.
In addition to learning about the autoimmune disease and treatment options, they may be recognizing the unpredictable and chronic nature of their condition and grappling with the loss of self-identity that comes with hair loss.
Anxiety and depression are more prevalent in patients with AA than in the general population.
While I have been on this journey with countless patients, and we have had success even without the need for strong medications in most cases, I give all the credit to the supportive family members who have helped their loved ones navigate through this journey.
Sweet potatoes may be useful for the treatment of obesity and related diseases.
What's Happening?
Purple sweet potatoes have been getting much attention after they were featured in The Blue Zones. And they should be getting a lot of attention! Purple sweet potatoes contain anthocyanins, a flavonoid that gives certain foods a purple or blue color.
Why?
This study found that anthocyanins in foods like purple sweet potatoes have an antiobesity effect – another reason to love this colorful and delicious food!
Next time you’re at the market, look for some purple sweet potatoes to add to the menu this week.
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🧠 Fun Fact for this Week!
What animal’s liver is toxic to humans?
Like many things, vitamin A can be toxic in high doses. Vitamin A accumulates in fat and polar bears have a high-fat diet, so the amount of Vitamin A in their body is well beyond that of a human. The liver of onepolar bear can contain enough vitamin A to kill a human.
Now, who knew that? 🤓
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Love 💕,
Sanober Pezad Doctor, MBBS (Gold Medalist), Double Board-Certified MD, DNB
Integrative & Holistic Dermatologist/ Health Coach
Founder/Creator-AGEnesis™ & Baby SkinWise™
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