Recently, Consumer reports came out with a report claiming many brands of dark chocolate tested were high in cadmium and lead. You may have heard about cadmium as it is one of the leading toxins associated with smoking and lead used to be found in paint. Both are very toxic [...]
The majority of patients that come in having had prior B12 testing were told it was “normal”. But is it optimal? Symptoms of B12 deficiency include *Brain fog * Low energy *Word inversions (This is what I call when you are thinking one thing and another thing [...]
I am getting regular calls asking about Ozempic and similar products for weight loss. Before you jump on this band-wagon let’s take a look at these medications and see if they are right for you. READ ON to learn why these work, side-effects to be aware of and who qualifies [...]
One of the Ask the Doc questions submitted was- if I had to choose just four supplements which ones would I recommend. This is a hard question because if you have a certain condition I might include something very specific for that condition. When I am building a protocol for [...]
Post-COVID hair loss is a surprisingly common occurrence and can affect an individual differently is duration and severity. COVID hair loss is generally considered to be in the form of a stress induced hair loss called Telogen Effluvium (TE). Telogen effluvium (TE) is a type of diffuse hair loss that [...]
You will see melatonin in the supplement section to help with sleep but its real fame goes much deeper. For sleep, melatonin may help you fall asleep but while it is useful for mild sleep issues, I have never found it super helpful in more significant sleep issues. I know [...]
Yes. The Sooners were shut out by Texas this weekend. Something that has not happened since 1965 and in all likelihood will happen again at some point. I have always marveled how involved spectators can get with commentary after a sporting event. Advice is freely flowing on what they should [...]
15 years ago someone asked me what was the single most important tip for longevity? My answer was the same then as it is now. They had laughed at my answer then but after they had been diagnosed with cancer years later they made a huge turnaround in lifestyle and [...]
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Chron’s and Ulcerative Colitis affect nearly 1.6 million people in the US. Chron’s can affect the entire gut while Ulcerative Colitis has an affinity for the large intestine. Both cause significant inflammation and can also create issues in the eye, skin as well as joints. [...]
September is Suicide awareness month and this email is very important because you really never know who is dealing with this right at this very moment. When I write about suicide, I write from a personal space. My mother threatened suicide numerous times and ultimately did it many years ago. [...]
