One of the things I have spent years trying to help patients understand is that some of the most meaningful health risks are not dramatic or obvious. They do not announce themselves. They accumulate quietly, day after day, through small...
Most people know exercise helps with blood sugar.What’s been less clear is which kind helps most. New research from Virginia Tech suggests that lifting weights may provide greater metabolic protection than endurance exercise, at least in a model that mimics...
Anyone who’s spent time with pop culture knows the rule: werewolves and silver do not mix. One well-placed silver blade or bullet, and that’s the end of the story. While that idea lives firmly in the realm of fiction, silver’s...
Most people have been on alert about BPA for a long time. It’s been removed from baby bottles, flagged on food containers, and discussed as a hormone disruptor for years now. And for good reason. Research has repeatedly linked BPA...
SIBO, short for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is one of those conditions many patients live with for years before they ever hear the name. I know because I diagnose it frequently.People are relieved to hear that they have SIBO because...
Bamboo isn’t just for pandas anymore. A new academic review suggests that eating bamboo, specifically bamboo shoots, may offer real health benefits, including better blood sugar control, reduced inflammation, improved digestion, and antioxidant support. That’s a surprise to many, especially...
When I sit across from someone newly diagnosed with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the first thing I usually notice isn’t their lab results. It’s the look of confusion, often mixed with relief and fear. Relief that there’s finally a...
A new study suggests Crohn’s disease may leave warning signs in the blood years before symptoms ever appear. That’s a big deal for a condition that’s often diagnosed only after significant intestinal damage has already occurred. Researchers at Sinai Health...
Every January, I’m reminded how deeply people want to feel better. They want more energy… fewer aches… better labs. And they want a body that works for them, not against them. That desire to change almost always shows up in...
