Melatonin and Pycnogenol both help to lower Myeloperoxidase (MPO), a marker of arterial inflammation that we measure to assess CVD risk www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

New research indicates how the COVID vaccine can result in myocarditis and how genistein might help to blunt this effect (by inhibiting C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 10 (CXCL10) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ), which were identified as the drivers of the inflammation) www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Dietary Supplementation with Six Percent Blueberries Attenuates Neurodegeneration and Motor Deficits in rats with Parkinson's disease jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...

An excellent interview with Integrative Pediatrician, Dr. Pejman Katiraei about Neurodegenerative Disorders in Children youtu.be/SpEB6w7HcpU?...

When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells contaminated with PFAS, the risks of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality substantially increase theconversation.com/pfas-in-preg...

Accumulating evidence indicates that C-Reactive protein (HS-CRP) (inflammation marker) is a more predictive marker for heart disease than LDL cholesterol theconversation.com/how-c-reacti...

Ultraprocessed food intake linked to early onset of precancerous colorectal polyps in women jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

CT examinations performed on 62 million patients in the United States during 2023 are projected to result in approximately 103,000 future cancer cases. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Another interesting discussion about improving gut health with nutritionist Josh Dech: youtu.be/Q3PppjBH50E?...

More than 3/4 of the global population is not getting enough omega 3 www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Consuming blueberry powder reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17...

Potential neuroprotective effects of grape seed and grape skin extracts in patients with Parkinson's disease pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31131731/

Early use of Infant-type Bifidobacteria Probiotic supplements in term infants significantly reduces eczema risk jn.nutrition.org/article/S002...

Polyphenol supplementation has benefits in both preventing and reducing depression. www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14....

Dr. William Davis, author of Super Body and Wheat Belly, discussing How to Lose Visceral Fat with Dr. Ben Weitz youtu.be/X_ZIWB7WbzY?...

Omega 3 fish oil supplements reduce depression and combined with antidepressants they are even more effective pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Abbott reports that millions of FreeStyle Libre sensors may falsely indicate low glucose levels and this has reulted in 7 deaths: www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth...

"Spinal surgery has a role in alleviating radicular pain (pain that radiates down an arm or leg)... but spinal surgery in the management of Low Back Pain is poor and suggests it is ineffective." pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Low dose lithium is assocated with lower risk of suicide and dementia pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Dr. Neil Nathan discusses Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, and Environmental Toxins with Dr. Ben Weitz youtu.be/qM2kSvdg9rU?...

Chromium picolinate supplementation--600 mg--effective for atypical depression in a small study pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12559660/

Magnesium supplementation has a beneficial effect on depression--systemic review and meta-analysis www.frontiersin.org/journals/psy...

Excess copper levels are associated with increased rates of depression and other mental health disorders www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Patients at high risk for ventricular arrhythmias, supplementing with potassium reduces the risk for arrhythmias, heart failure, or for death www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

Folate deficiency is associated with increased rate of depression and folate supplementation reduces rates of depression both by itself and as an adjunct to antidepressant medication: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Supplementation with Vitamin B12 can delay the onset of depression and can improve the effect of anti-depressants when used in conjunction with Vitamin B12 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Using a Functional Medicine approach to treating Hyperthyroidism, you might be able to avoid surgery, radiation, and anti-thyroid medication. Learn from Dr. Eric Osansky youtu.be/zvkYLG4QdjA?...

AI diagnosed pancreatic cancer earlier on CT scans than radiologists and more accurately www.medpagetoday.com/radiology/di...

Higher serum levels of omega 3 fatty acids is associated with lower risk of blood clots ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S000...

Higher intake of lycopene is associated with lower risk of prostate cancer, esp. in men at high risk of cardiovascular disease pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41214650/

Dr. Eric Osansky interviewed me on his Save My Thyroid podcast about my health crisis when I fractured my femur and ended up with a non-union youtu.be/8ysE5ckIUGg?...

Want to learn more about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? Listen to this fascinating discussion on Innovative Solutions for MCAS with Dr. Leonard Weinstock, one of the top experts on this topic: youtu.be/TFDsWLu07AQ?...

A high fiber diet via promoting a healthier microbiome with better butyrate production is associated with better outcome in patients with kidney cancer receiving immunotherapy www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcover...

Higher antioxidant diets are associated with lower risk of prostate cancer www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

A Functional Medicine approach to treating patients with Mood Disorders like Depression and Anxiety with Dr. Peter Bongiorno youtu.be/HGZMcFliwow?...

A patient dies from eating a burger with Alpha Gal syndrome from a tick bite: www.jaci-inpractice.org/article/S221...

Yet another study that links air pollution to increased Alzheimer's disease: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Exposure to light at night significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease--respect your circadian rhythm (my commentary) jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Eating a healthier (DASH) diet improves blood pressure--not a real shocker jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Daily coffee consumption may cut AFIB risk by 39% jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Adults with heart disease prescribed vitamin D in doses tailored to reach blood levels considered optimal for heart health (>40-80 ng/mL) had a reduced risk of heart attack by more than half (52%). newsroom.heart.org/news/heart-a...

Cognitive decline was delayed by an average of seven years in individuals who walked 5,000 to 7,500 steps per day due to less buildup of tau protein www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Learn about Ayurvedic principles of promoting health and longevity from Dr. John Douillard youtu.be/7JkN06z_JJY?...

Low Dose Naltroxen (LDN) is gaining popularity among physicians for helping patients with Fibromylagia www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

There are a large number of medications that work by blocking acetylcholine (anticholinergics) & their use, esp. of stronger anti-cholinergics, incl. urinary antispasmodics, antihistamines, & psychotropic drugs, are associated w/increased risk of dementia alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Generic Lipitor distributed by Ascend but manufactured in India was just recalled because the pills fail to dissolve properly www.pbs.org/newshour/hea...

New recommendations for treating Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD), which is a diet & lifestyle disease involve using medications (Semaglutide and Resmetirom) but no emphasis on diet and lifestyle.https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/treatment-landscape-shifts-masld-mash-care-2025a1000u12

This article recommends not relying on the following lab tests: 1. Serum B12, 2. Serum Iron, 3. Creatinine for kidney function, 4. Total Testosterone, and 5. Total cholesterol or LDL-C www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Here's the video of the last Functional Medicine Discussion Group meeting with Dr. Matthew Budoff delivering the 2nd Annual Dr. Howard Elkin Memorial talk on Preventative Cardiology. I apologize the sound is subpar. youtu.be/neyRxbMxK6A?...

The CORE risk score is more accurate than the FIB-4 Index at predicting severe liver disease (utilizing age, sex, ALT, AST, and GGT) www.bmj.com/content/390/...