Last week one of my patients declared they were going to lower their high cholesterol by avoiding seed oils. While I am generally super excited when people start paying attention to their diet, my challenge to them was looking at the bigger picture of what the actual food the seed [...]
I know. It’s hot and it has remained hot. It’s hard to think about much of anything when the heat index is so high. Well, except for one thing… Ice cream! As I was walking down the street to Route 66 Gelato (yes, dangerous it’s so close), I was wondering [...]
There is a new kid on the block in Oklahoma City. When OK Theta Chamber reached out to me to test this, I had no idea what I was walking into! After what I will admit was the oddest treatment, I did a deep dive into the research and was [...]
With all the news coverage about Cyclospora recently and now a salmonella outbreak instead of giving you wise advice like don’t eat food that has been contaminated with feces I thought I would take a step back and review several potential causes for significant loose stools so you can start [...]
I want to lose weight. I am doing everything I can and just can’t lose anything. I have 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 20….. to lose and it won’t budge. I think my hormones are off and that’s why. I think my cortisol is off and that’s why. I don’t eat [...]
After listening to a friends of mine mother’s ongoing medical issues,my friend suggested raising awareness. This cancer is often missed by ob/gyns because it mimics more benign issues so diagnosis is often much later leading to poorer outcomes. This cancer is vulvar cancer and is on the rise in women. [...]
Last week, I received several questions regarding the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network which consists of tissues, organs and vessels which collectively serve as part of your defense system and drainage system. It consists of four main components: Lymph: the actual fluid Lymph vessels: the transport system [...]
Vibration plates for weight loss and bone building have ebbed and flowed for decades. Manufacturers tout improved weight loss, circulation and increased bone density. Sounds good when all you have to do is stand on a vibrating base for 15 minutes several times a week doesn’t it? READ ON to [...]
You have probably heard about the Texas Attorney General investigating Lululemon to see if the company mislead consumers about the safety of their active wear. Lululemon responded that they no longer use the chemicals in question and these were phased out in 2024. This means prior to 2024 there were [...]
Hantavirus is making the news again after an outbreak in 12 people with 3 deaths from a cruise ship which was sailing from Argentina to the Atlantic Islands. Another case in Colorado occurred recently unrelated to the cruise ship and previously Gene Hackman’s wife had died from hantavirus. My father [...]
