As a functional medicine pediatrician, I have a responsibility to both treat the young patients in front of me as well as advocate for the well-being of children in society. Obviously, there is considerable overlap between these two roles. As I evaluate studies and research findings in order to apply new discoveries in either arena,…
Proverbs 16:22 ESV Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it, but the instruction of fools is folly. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A22&version=ESV] Good teachers are not a dime a dozen, unfortunately. In fact, on inspection, money seems to have irritatingly little to do with teaching quality; certainly the more expensive a university, the…
Cooking and baking for the holiday season is a lot of fun for the whole family, especially when everyone gets to eat and enjoy the treats. Unfortunately, it gets a little harder when there are a lot of dietary restrictions or special diets. The good news is, nowadays it’s so common, there are plenty of…
Babesiosis rates are rising about 9% per year according to the fringe university called Penn State, and once again a mainline university points out what we already know. This parasite travels inside ticks along with other diseases like Lyme, ehrlichia, anaplasma, and others, ultimately infecting red blood cells after a tick bite. Most of the…
Proverbs 16:21 ESV The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A21&version=ESV] I’ve been in an argument or two, in my time. Siblings like them, it turns out, and not just siblings. In those arguments, I generally feel myself to be entirely in the right, and I wonder why…
Soapbox Rant Warning: I am beyond aggravated at the medical world which dismisses the reality of mold toxicity and maligns any provider who attempts to care for those outcast individuals suffering from mold toxicity. Without the details of recent experience, I will just say that the system is rigged against you (if you have mold…
Contrary to common beliefs, individuals with autism do experience complex emotions, but their language of experiencing and expressing them is different. If this Rutgers University researcher is correct, the long-held belief that autistic individuals have very muted emotions may need to be altered. With that change in approach, maybe a better way to think of…
Proverbs 16:20 ESV Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A20&version=ESV] In all the rush and hurry of daily life, Scripture is easily set aside. We know what it says, after all; we’ve got all the doctrine right up here in our heads,…
The liver is one of the most important organs responsible for detoxifying the blood, metabolizing nutrients, and producing essential proteins. In functional medicine, supporting liver health is essential for overall wellness, especially since most of our patients come to us needing to detox from harmful chemicals, environmental pollutants, mold, Lyme, you name it! Supplements and…
As allergic diseases become more common in children, researchers hunt for causes and cures to prevent not only ER visits, but deaths as well. Endless debate between the genetic (nature) and the environmental (nurture) camps has raged- as well as the argument between the hygiene theory adherents and the nay-sayers. This study points towards a…