It is likely you have heard about the Brain-Gut connection. It comes to no surprise to those who have learned to rely on “gut feelings.” But let science be our main guide: articles on this vital topic are found on practically every medical journal. I will never forget the one I read d
Very sad article on the overuse of antibiotics. As you know, some doctors tend to overprescribe them when they sense you will not take NO for an answer to your cough, sore throat, and or upper respiratory infection. But the saddest part of this article is that it doesn’t address the n
Who doesn’t love cheese? And Ice cream? Read the article below and weep. It is one of many pointing out the dark side of dairy. Unfortunately, these types of articles don’t see the light of day often. If they do, they get ridiculed by a powerful dairy lobby. The dairy industry has pla
No, this is not about politics, but I am glad you clicked on the blog. This is about EPIGENETICS, or “above genetics.” We may decrease the risk genetic so-called programming to manifest itself by managing stress, health diets, and exercise. References Patients can overcome genetic ris
“Anti-aging” is an understandable hot topic for baby boomers contemplating the rapid decline we begin to experience in middle age (see below). However, any intervention, diet, or supplement peddled to reverse the process, albeit well intentioned, is bound to eventually fail as we reac
Artificial sweeteners have a bad track record. We do well to replace them with more natural sweeteners like stevia and xylitol. They can also help us to cut back on the ubiquitous high fructose corn syrup. Unfortunately, the latter just got a bad report. See below. Hugo Rodier, MD Sug
11.3% of children have ADD. Some consider ADD to be part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Most of them are treated with pharmaceuticals and nothing else. A plant-based diet and curtailing processed foods do help. Here is an article with other useful suggestions. Neurodivergent Kids Fl
Fifteen percent of adults suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Most of them get a prescription to treat the gas, the pain and the inflammation. Most of them don’t get much better. The question should be asked, what is irritating your intestines? The answer is rooted in common sense:
