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2023 will be a time to think differently about health, wellness, disease and even contagion as our great awakening unfolds. The health of your terrain is a determinant of your vulnerability to illness. Whether it’s cold and flu or autoimmune…read more
Categories:General Medicine
In keeping with an Intelligent Medicine tradition, as the year draws to a close, I offer you a compendium of the worst health news stories of 2022. It’s kind of like the late Mr. Blackwell’s list of the year’s Worst-Dressed Women. These stories…read more
Each year, at holiday time, I compile a list of the year’s top podcast episodes. It’s become an annual Intelligent Medicine tradition. This year, it takes on special significance because our faithful listeners have propelled the Intelligent Medicine podcast across…read more
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I write this article with a bit of trepidation—some may think I’m betraying my “holistic” bona fides. It’s the mainstream medical narrative that cholesterol-lowering drugs are the cornerstone of cardiovascular prevention. I recently listened to a popular podcast that advocated for much more aggressive…read more
Categories:Heart Health Medications
Q: How can I ensure that I’m getting the most nutrition possible from my food? A: The digestion and absorption of the nutrition from your foods depends on the health and well-being of your gastrointestinal tract, microbiota, and any medications…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
December 17 CHD files motion to prevent California from punishing doctors for COVID ‘misinformation’ until lawsuit is settled By The Defender Staff, The Defender December 7, 2022 Ivermectin converts cold tumors hot and synergizes with immune checkpoint blockade for treatment…read more
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Long Covid is a complex disorder that resembles ME/CFS—a real clinical challenge. But because of the pervasiveness of Covid, there are a lot of research dollars committed to unraveling the mysteries of its aftermath. Early in the pandemic, the NIH…read more
Categories:COVID-19
Q: What difference does it make if I’m on a low-fat or low-carb diet for weight loss? Isn’t it all about the calories? Don’t I have to burn more calories than I take in? A: It does make a difference…read more
Categories:Nutrition Controversies
Lately, there’s been a buzz over hydrogen in the media. Hydrogen-powered vehicles appear to be the next big thing after electric vehicles (EVs) inevitably run their course. Unlike EVs, they won’t require charging, nor will they depend on the energy-intensive…read more
Categories:General Nutrition Inflammation
Q: I’ve read about the health benefits of intermittent fasting and want to incorporate it into my routine. But does fasting mean I’ll need to give up my morning coffee? And can intermittent fasting slow my metabolism over time? A:…read more
Categories:General Nutrition
Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for…
Up to 12 percent of Americans have ulcers at some point in life. Peptic ulcers…
Gallbladder disease is a modern illness. An estimated 20 million Americans have gallbladder disease. The…
“Follow the science” they say. But if Covid has awakened us to anything, it’s that…
How close are you to making a change in your lifestyle, behavior, or habits? How…
The recent attempt on candidate Trump’s life merely highlights a long-standing problem: America is in…
Q&A with Leyla, Part 1: Are new weight loss drugs a panacea?
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