Great article. Dr. McDonald, going against his infamous name, writes about the bottom line in Integrative Medicine. I hope your doctor agrees. Medscape Blogs. June 30, 2021. Alex McDonald, MD “When I meet a new patient, I often take a moment to get to know them, and I tell them about
Modern medicine has helped us considerably, but its contributions pale to the salutary effects of good nutrition, a clean environment and fulfilling relationships. Insulin was a major breakthrough alright, but before it and oral anti-glycemic agents, people were often successfully tre
Articles about strengthening our immune system through the microbiome continue to be published. Below you will find yet another. The researchers conclude that their findings will help the pharmaceutical companies come up with a drug to fight COVID through the Microbiome. Did they thin
The American Journal of Medicine May 2021;134:569 “Massive animal farming for meat production poses major problems in terms of resource use, environmental impact, and biodiversity. Furthermore, excessive meat consumption has been associated with multiple deleterious health consequence
Most of us would like to slow down the aging process. Some turn to drugs, others to supplements but very few do what is most effective: diet, exercise and minimizing toxic environments and relationships. To maintain cellular and telomere health, we would do well to decrease T.O.I.L.—T
As our lives gradually return to normalcy, we will have more opportunities to associate with loved ones. Their health and ours will thus improve. No man or woman is an island, as we are reminded by the article below. Hugo Rodier, MD Loneliness increases cancer risk among middle-aged m
I am not sure if the health care system will ever realize that health, or balance is just that—a deep understanding that all things are linked, including ourselves, with everything around us. Integrative thinking does not come naturally to people, especially to the overly educated in
