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Dr. Samual Benjamin M.D.

Samuel D. Benjamin, M.D.
The Dr. Sam Show brings you a daily dose of health and wellness information. Dr. Sam focuses on using the health care system effectively. He also addresses current health issues, complementary and alternative medicine, prescription drugs, medical research, and other related topics.

In addition to hosting the radio show, Dr. Benjamin is corporate medical director of integrative health strategies for Humana. He is a well-known educator and writer in the area of complementary and alternative medicine.

Read some articles by Dr. Sam on these topics:

  • Weight loss — Two solutions to a common-sense problem
    Don't be fooled by quick fixes. Losing weight, and keeping it off, requires an understanding of the problem, and accountability for your role in it. I'll even tell you how I lost 100 pounds.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Finding the right doctor for back pain
    Both conventional and alternative medicine provide some help for back pain. Here's a guide to choosing the doctor or approach that's right for you.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Learning the mind-body connection: as important as taking medicine
    Learning ways to help your mind relax is as important to healing as taking medications. Mind-body techniques include everything from meditation and massage to prayer and visualization. Even karate can do it for you.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Chocolate: more than just yummy — it's good for you!
    Dark chocolate is your friend — full of antioxidants!
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Dr. Sam Survival Kit for Disaster Planning
    Because of his radio listeners’ interest in disaster planning in the wake of the recent hurricanes along the Gulf, Dr. Sam has compiled a list of survival gear from health and first aid and other emergency supplies, to what to do for your children.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Walking is the perfect exercise
    The most important and immediate benefit from walking is fun! Here are some ideas on making the benefits of walking work for you.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Walking basics
    The basics of walking and walking shoes.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

  • Taking your pulse
    Are you walking fast enough? Here's how to take your pulse to be sure.
    Word document        pdf format        Spanish pdf

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The phone number is 866-504-9500. Of course, you know that Dr. Sam does not provide specific medical advice and cannot reply to individual health questions. However, he tries to address as many questions as possible on the air. It is also important to understand that:

  • As medical information changes so may Dr. Sam's recommendations. Suggestions and information that are valid today can be modified or reversed as new medical science validates or invalidates the content in this site. Be sure to discuss these matters with your physician periodically and check back with this site for updates.
  • Since prescription and non-prescription products (natural or synthetic), services and procedures (both conventional and CAM-related) may have associated adverse effects, adverse interactions and long term effects, Dr. Sam strongly advises you first fully discuss this information with your doctor (MD, DO), Naturopath, Chiropractor, Nutritionist, Acupuncturist, etc.

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Dieting Mediterranean style


The incidence of heart disease and the rate of deaths from heart disease is lower in Mediterranean countries than in the United States. This may be due to a combination of diet and lifestyle factors. While diets in Mediterranean countries vary, most have these features in common:

  • High in fruits, vegetables, bread and other cereals, potatoes, beans, nuts, and seeds
  • Olive oil as an important source of monounsaturated fat (which doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels the way saturated fat does)
  • Low to moderate amounts of wine, dairy products, fish, and poultry; very little red meat