Proverbs 16:32 ESV Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A32&version=ESV] “But fear no more! I would not take this thing, if it lay by the highway.” So says Faramir of the One Ring, and in that sentence he…
Some major nutrition buzzwords that have become common household words over the last 10 years are: “Gluten” and “Leaky Gut”. Let’s talk through why these have gained so much traction and how they are connected! What Is Gluten? Gluten is a group of proteins, primarily glutenin and gliadin, found in wheat, barley, and rye.…
Caring for patients with mold toxicity can be a challenging task as we have to not only care for their bodies, but their environment as well. In caring for their bodies and the symptoms they are experiencing, we have to turn down inflammation, remove toxins, restore function that has been lost and more. These steps…
Proverbs 16:31 ESV Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A31&version=ESV] The terror of growing old is familiar to man. Gilgamesh dived deep in search of immortality, Alexander carved his name into cities, and Count of St. Germain simply told everybody he was. Nowadays, we can watch…
Clinicians should take note that long term use of the stimulant medications commonly prescribed for ADHD can increase the risk of cardiomyopathy. While the individual odds only increase slightly for a given child after 10 years on these meds, multiplying this rate over the millions of children placed on these drugs across the nation could…
In medical science, we often know something is wrong before we know what that something actually is. With fibromyalgia, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, the notion that inflammation and our immune systems played a role in this debilitating disease has long been present, at least in those suffering from it. Thankfully, over recent years, more…
Proverbs 16:30 ESV Whoever winks his eyes plans dishonest things; he who purses his lips brings evil to pass. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A30&version=ESV] What’s the difference between paranoid and prudent? Should I cut off my friend for looking suspicious? Should I disregard how that stranger is hiding a dripping red knife behind his back as he approaches? When…
In today’s world of mass food production, the quality of the meat and animal products we consume is more important than ever. Choosing high-quality meat and dairy not only impacts your health but also impacts the environment and local economy. Let’s explore common keywords to look out for when shopping for animal products. A keyword…
(As part of a good medicine series interspersed in our usual blogs, these blogs explain how your provider handles your care with more than just what facts they know.) One of the last things I want to diagnose someone with is mold toxicity- unless they really have it. Just like a brain surgeon who wants…
Proverbs 16:29 ESV A man of violence entices his neighbor and leads him in a way that is not good. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+16%3A29&version=ESV] Violence is a convenient way to solve a problem. Somebody ticking you off? Punch the daylights out of him. Political rival being the absolute worst? Imprison him. Spouse being yappy when you’re tired?…