Last month we highlighted food allergies and how they are driven by the microbiota or microbes in the intestines. “Bacteria in intestinal tract are not regulating allergic immune response as effectively as they did in the past, so children are reacting to more potential allergen

The battle rages on about soy. Is it going to kill you? Are you going to get breast cancer? Does it mess with your hormones- especially thyroid and sex hormones? You may be just as tired as I am of discussing soy; but, since new research continues to vindicate this natural legume (oth

A recent Twitter study reviewed the content of postings over a fixed period of time. It revealed that people are less happy than in years past. This is not surprising, but I choose to look at the doughnut, not the hole. There is much to be unhappy about these days of economic turmoil;

The pharmaceutical revolution of the 50’s and 60’s has most certainly helped a lot of people. Prescription drugs will always be a significant tool in doctors’ bags. But, ignoring the inherent problems and limitations this symptomatic approach has is not a good idea.

Neils Bohr, one of the founders of Quantum Physics,[1] stated that “deep truths are negated by deep truths.” He meant that scientific paradigms held as incontrovertible truths eventually are negated or superseded by new science that then is itself held as a “deep tru

At a recent meeting of doctors we discussed community issues that impact people’s health, such as nuclear and solar power, water conservation, denser housing and a tax on sugar sweetened beverages. A handful of physicians agreed that these issues are part of their calling. But,

One of the worst habits Americans have, due to running around too much and getting to bed too late, is skipping breakfast. With time most people develop insulin resistance, which is why their chances of obesity go up by 400% while those who eat breakfast reduce their chances by 40%, e

About half of the stents placed in people’s coronaries are of questionable value and even inappropriate in some cases.[1] Fortunately, more doctors are emphasizing preventive lifestyle changes much earlier in the course of heart disease. If they need to resort to pharmaceuticals