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

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

Why did it sell so well in the Wild West, despite slippery opposition from “learned doctors?” Because it had a lot of obvious benefits for people who seldom ate healthy fats. Today, we still see widely publicized articles po-pooing omega oil’s benefits, even though the weight of the e

  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

You don’t need these articles to tell you it won’t hurt to mask up a little longer if you have been following the science on COVID. Too bad those who have not will churlishly continue to scream their constitutional rights are being violated. CDC says vaccinated people should return to

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

Most people my age worry about getting “All-Timer’s Disease.” Forgetting where we place our keys can be deeply troubling. Understandable. But, are we doing enough to prevent cognitive decline? Don’t forget that once we get AD, it cannot be successfully treated. Prevention is the way t

Patients who focus on nutrition and the Microbiome are increasing their chances of a good outcome through the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember, our gut bacteria constitute a big part of our immune system. Hugo Rodier, MD Intestinal bacteria may affect severity of coronavirus By Yaron Stein