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    • Oh, Hey ! There might be a treatment for OA!

      Oh, Hey ! There might be a treatment for OA!

      Published January 27, 2026 OA background  Back in medical school I learned a simple but disappointing…

    • When Government Fails: Why Pregnant Women Must Choose Organic

      When Government Fails: Why Pregnant Women Must Choose Organic

      Published November 19, 2025 For years, some dismissed those who advocated for organic food as alarmist…

    • This Has Absolutely Nothing to Do With Your Health…

      This Has Absolutely Nothing to Do With Your Health…

      Published November 13, 2025 When you think about the ocean, what comes to mind? Probably waves,…

    • The Issue Before Us: Protecting Life in Virginia

      The Issue Before Us: Protecting Life in Virginia

      Tomorrow is Voting Day! Published November 3, 2025 I need to write about a sensitive topic…

    • The Blood Test for Cancer:

      The Blood Test for Cancer:

      A Game-Changer May Finally Be Here Published October 22, 2025 “Doctor, is there a blood test…

    • Lithium: Can It Recharge Your Brain?

      Lithium: Can It Recharge Your Brain?

      Published September 25, 2025 Back in April, I shared some intriguing research about lithium’s potential beyond…

    • Folate Receptor Autoantibodies and Autism:

      Folate Receptor Autoantibodies and Autism:

      A New Approach Hidden in Plain Sight Published October 8, 2025 In my last newsletter, we…

    • Acetaminophen and Autism:

      Acetaminophen and Autism:

      A Warning We Can’t Afford to Ignore Published October 1, 2025 This month, the FDA took…

    • Do You Believe in Fat After Fat?

      Do You Believe in Fat After Fat?

      (I really don’t think you’re strong enough … Cher) Published September 1, 2025 Most of us…

    • Making Much Ado About Mucin?

      Making Much Ado About Mucin?

      Published August 7, 2025 Protecting Your Body’s Most Important Barrier We all know that skin is…

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