As research into the etiology (origin & cause) of mental illness continues and the rate of such illness continues to rise, studies like this one are linking various factors together to explain the growing epidemic. As with many health conditions, more than one trigger is needed to get the symptom train moving. Prior research had…
Proverbs 17:9 ESV Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+17%3A9&version=ESV] Relationships are complicated, it turns out. Take two people, multiply their issues by each other, overlap their peculiarities, interface their schedules, add in their other relationships, and it quickly becomes clear that gears are going…
Why Protein Matters for Women May is Women’s Health Month! I wanted to take this month to highlight a nutrient that I often find female patients deficient in that is so important, especially as we age- Protein! So why is protein so important not only for men, but for women? Here are a few key…
In a world filling with more and more microplastics, research which demonstrates bacterial antibiotic resistance through biofilms on these microplastics should get everyone’s attention. As the world has turned to depending on plastic products for so many aspects of daily life, the tiny debris of these plastics rub off and spread practically everywhere. As these…
Proverbs 17:8 ESV A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+17%3A8&version=ESV] Proverbs is a book about wisdom, and sometimes that means recognizing the facts of life. Bribery may not be pretty, but it is a part of the world around…
News You Can Use: Western Diets, Autism, and ADHD No one should be surprised that the health of a pregnant mom and what she puts in her body can affect the health and development of her developing baby. For decades, medicine has been aware of the effects of smoking, alcohol, various medications, and nutritional deficiencies…
While a few doses of acetaminophen (brand name Tylenol) during pregnancy is not the only risk factor playing a role in ADHD’s rising incidence, knowing about the risk might change your mind on what you take for that next headache. All of us are searching for answers to the epidemic of ADHD and Autism in…
Proverbs 17:7 ESV Fine speech is not becoming to a fool; still less is false speech to a prince. [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=proverbs+17%3A7&version=ESV] I can write real good. I can talk nice too, when I keep my nerve. That’s all well and good, but it’s not enough. If I have all the skill in the world but…
Iron is a one of the most important minerals in our bodies. It is responsible for our body’s energy, oxygen transport, and overall vitality. Yet, iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide. This most often comes with symptoms such as chronic fatigue, paleness, brittle nails, weakness, and even compromises the immune…
Do You Trust AI to Read Your Health Reports? While AI seems to be everywhere and do everything, you should not trust it to fully take over interpreting your lab results in place of an actual medical provider. AI serves ultimately only as a fast, very fancy tool. Tools make work faster and (hopefully) more…