Stating the obvious, but it's important to drink when you are thirsty, your body normally tells you when you need to drink fluids. Be sure to drink fluids if you are exercising, sweating, … Read More about How much water should I be drinking daily?
Dr Rupie
Your Rx for Essential Wellness
Can I take Ibuprofen before drinking?
While drinking a small amount of alcohol while taking Ibuprofen is usually safe if you don’t have a history of any medical conditions, alcohol can irritate your stomach and intestinal tract, ibuprofen … Read More about Can I take Ibuprofen before drinking?
How Much Sleep do I really Need?
Growing up, I was always told that you needed a full 8 hours a night. But in this age of work emails on your phone and binge watching Netflix (Queer Eye reboot anyone?!), it’s hard to even get 5. On … Read More about How Much Sleep do I really Need?
What Heels Really do to Your Feet
From the girl-boss power look to a night out ensemble, it helps to have a killer heel. But are those heels killer on your body? What does a stiletto really do to your poor feet? Toe Issues We … Read More about What Heels Really do to Your Feet
What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could I have it?
We all know hormones can wreak havoc on our emotions (PMS ice cream and crying session, am I right?), but they can cause even more issues if they stop working the way they’re supposed to. Polycystic … Read More about What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and could I have it?
New Ink, New Stink?
Tattoo taboo? Nah, tattoos are mainstream these days. But is there anything you actually need to worry about if you decide to get inked? Unfortunately, even that cute little butterfly tat on your … Read More about New Ink, New Stink?
Your Rx for Essential Wellness. Health Educator. Patient Advocate. Physician Leader. Just a few of the many roles that Dr. Rupal Gohil has assumed in her career repertoire. A board-certified Internal Medicine specialist with a passion for integrative and lifestyle medicine, she is a practicing physician at several hospitals in Hawaii. In addition to her medical practice, she has served on the medical executive board at a local hospital … Read more about About Dr. Rupie