Studies linking “disparate” health problems appear in medical journals rather frequently. They also appear to confound patients and some doctors. Rather than pursue an integrative view of such results, the latter dismiss them as “controversial.” This is understandable, if we consider
The patients I see in my office are very self-selected. They tend to eat a lot better diet than the general population. I hope you are taking care of yourself “so when thy summons come to join that innumerable caravan that moves to the mysterious realms where each shall take his/her c
Are you thankful when your doctor tells you your cough, sore throat, ear and sinus pain don’t need an antibiotic? You should be. Their side effects go way beyond antibiotic-resistant bacteria—they mess with our microbiome/immune system. The consequences may be far reaching including c
Fad diets come and go. The diet du jour is Intermittent Fasting. It is helpful but in moderation and for no more than 1 or 2 months. (Vide Infra). The only sustainable healthy diet is plant-based, Mediterranean. If you must eat meat, at least get rid of red meat. And above all, stop p
Before being dismissed by corporate medicine on the grounds that I took too long seeing patients, I was told that I was a rebel. I took it as a compliment Hugo Rodier, MD Why healthcare needs rebels BMJ 2021;375:n2559 “Rebels are needed elsewhere across healthcare, to spot what
I am thought to be a communist and anti-social because I don’t have a Facebook account. So be it. I do see the good side of it, but I feel the bad outweighs it. Many studies agree. The latest is found below. Hugo Rodier, MD Social media use may increase depressive symptoms “Healio (11
Big Pharma, while claiming complete objectivity, manipulates data. See the article below. It does so to maximize their profits, already ~30%, the highest ever recorded in any industry, other than outright robbery. We still need some of their products. But, like most institutions that
I highly recommend walking/hiking. We have fantastic trails by the river and up the mountains in SLC. Go with a friend or loved one. If you go by yourself, listen to a good book (classics are free on YouTube) or good music, like Mozart. Rodier, MD Daily steps could lead to longer life
